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[[Image:1971-Kawasaki-F8-Orange-3217-0.jpg|right|thumb|260px|1971 Kawasaki F8 in Orange]]
The '''Kawasaki F8 Bison''' was a 250cc dual-purpose motorcycle manufactured by [[Kawasaki]] from 1971 through 1972 as part of the successful F-series which began with the [[Kawasaki F4|Kawasaki F4 250cc]] in 1969. The F8 Bison shared its first year of sales with its off-road brother, the 1971 [[Kawasaki F81M|Kawasaki F81 Green Streak]], a motocross forerunner.
The '''Kawasaki F8 Bison''' was a 250cc [[dual-purpose motorcycle]] manufactured by [[Kawasaki]] from 1971 through 1972 as part of the successful F-series which began with the [[Kawasaki F4|Kawasaki F4 250cc]] in 1969. The F8 Bison shared its first year of sales with its off-road brother, the 1971 [[Kawasaki F81M|Kawasaki F81 Green Streak]], a motocross forerunner.
 
It was the smaller brother of the [[Kawasaki F4|Kawasaki F4 350cc]] and had the general overall appearance of the [[Kawasaki F4]] and [[Kawasaki F5]]. It was a very good [[Enduro]] motorcycle with its higher [[horsepower]] for its class, an enclosed [[carburetor]] to keep out water and dirt, and sufficient ground clearance. The F8 was also one of the few Kawasakis to utilize the unique [[Hatta fork]]s.
 
Also see: [[Kawasaki F-series]]
==Major competitors==
*[[Honda]]
*[[Suzuki]]
*[[Yamaha]]
==Specifications==
==Specifications==
*247[[cc]]
*247[[cc]]
*[[Two stroke|2-stroke]], 1 cylinder
*[[Two stroke|2-stroke]], 1 cylinder
*[[Rotary Disc Valve]]
*[[Rotary Disc Valve]]
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*Maximum horsepower: 23.5 hp at 6,800 RPM
*Maximum horsepower: 23.5 hp at 6,800 RPM
==1971==
==1971==
[[Image:1971-Kawasaki-F8-Orange-3217-0.jpg|left|thumb|1971 Kawasaki F8 in Orange]]
[[Image:1971-Kawasaki-F8-Orange-3217-0.jpg|left|thumb|1971 Kawasaki F8 in Orange]][[Image:1971-Kawasaki-F8-Orange-3217-1.jpg|left|thumb|1971 Kawasaki F8 in Orange]][[Image:1971-Kawasaki-F8-Orange-3217-2.jpg|left|thumb|1971 Kawasaki F8 in Orange]]
[[Image:1971-Kawasaki-F8-Orange-3217-1.jpg|left|thumb|1971 Kawasaki F8 in Orange]]
[[Image:1971-Kawasaki-F8-Orange-3217-2.jpg|left|thumb|1971 Kawasaki F8 in Orange]]
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==1972==
==1972==
[[Image:1972-Kawasaki-F8-Orange-3182-0.jpg|left|thumb|1972 Kawasaki F8 in Orange]]
[[Image:1972-Kawasaki-F8-Orange-3182-0.jpg|left|thumb|1972 Kawasaki F8 in Orange]][[Image:1972-Kawasaki-F8-Orange-3182-1.jpg|left|thumb|1972 Kawasaki F8 in Orange]][[Image:1972-Kawasaki-F8-Orange-3182-2.jpg|left|thumb|1972 Kawasaki F8 in Orange]][[Image:1972-Kawasaki-F8-Orange-3182-3.jpg|left|thumb|1972 Kawasaki F8 in Orange]]
[[Image:1972-Kawasaki-F8-Orange-3182-1.jpg|left|thumb|1972 Kawasaki F8 in Orange]]
[[Image:1972-Kawasaki-F8-Orange-3182-2.jpg|left|thumb|1972 Kawasaki F8 in Orange]]
[[Image:1972-Kawasaki-F8-Orange-3182-3.jpg|left|thumb|1972 Kawasaki F8 in Orange]]
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==References==
==References==
[http://motorbikearchives.com/Bike-Tests/Trail/Kawasaki-250F8-1972.html Motorbike Archives 250 F8]
[http://motorbikearchives.com/Bike-Tests/Trail/Kawasaki-250F8-1972.html Motorbike Archives 250 F8]
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[[Category:Kawasaki motorcycles|F8 SERIES /F81M]]
[[Category:Kawasaki motorcycles|F8 SERIES /F81M]]
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[[Category:250cc displacement motorcycles]]
[[Category:250cc displacement motorcycles]]
[[Category:250cc 2-stroke motorcycles]]
[[Category:250cc 2-stroke motorcycles]]
[[Category:250cc Single cylinder motorcycles]]
[[Category:Single cylinder motorcycles]]
[[Category:Single cylinder motorcycles]]
[[Category:Single cylinder 2-stroke motorcycles]]
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[[Category:Rotary Disc Valve motorcycles]]
[[Category:Rotary Disc Valve motorcycles]]
[[Category:Enduro-style motorcycles]]
[[Category:Enduro-style motorcycles]]
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