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The '''Kawasaki F81M "Green Streak"''' was a 250cc, [[Two stroke|2-stroke]], [[off-road motorcycle]] manufactured by [[Kawasaki]] only for the production year of 1971 as part of the successful [[Kawasaki F-series]] which began with the [[Kawasaki F4|Kawasaki F4 238cc]] in 1969. | The '''Kawasaki F81M "Green Streak"''' was a 250cc, [[Two stroke|2-stroke]], [[off-road motorcycle]] manufactured by [[Kawasaki]] only for the production year of 1971 as part of the successful [[Kawasaki F-series]] which began with the [[Kawasaki F4|Kawasaki F4 238cc]] in 1969. | ||
The F81M was the racing version of the [[Kawasaki F8]] and had raised fenders, an [[expansion chamber]], and used a [[bean oil]]-fuel mixture as opposed to oil injection into the [[combustion chamber]]. The F81M | The F81M was the racing version of the [[Kawasaki F8]] and had raised fenders, an [[expansion chamber]], and used a [[bean oil]]-fuel mixture as opposed to oil injection into the [[combustion chamber]]. The F81M | ||
shared the early 1970s racing stage with the [[Kawasaki G31M|Kawasaki G31M "Centurian"]] 100cc [[Flat Track]] -[[Tourist Trophy]]-[[motocross]] motorcycle. The F81M was replaced in 1974 with the [[Kawasaki KX250]], a true motocross bike. | shared the early 1970s racing stage with the [[Kawasaki G31M|Kawasaki G31M "Centurian"]] 100cc [[Flat Track]] -[[Tourist Trophy]]-[[motocross]] motorcycle. The F81M was replaced in 1974 with the [[Kawasaki KX250]], a true motocross bike. | ||
Image available at: http://bikes.Ujack.us/F81M/ | |||
==Specifications== | ==Specifications== |
Revision as of 20:52, 7 September 2012
The Kawasaki F81M "Green Streak" was a 250cc, 2-stroke, off-road motorcycle manufactured by Kawasaki only for the production year of 1971 as part of the successful Kawasaki F-series which began with the Kawasaki F4 238cc in 1969.
The F81M was the racing version of the Kawasaki F8 and had raised fenders, an expansion chamber, and used a bean oil-fuel mixture as opposed to oil injection into the combustion chamber. The F81M shared the early 1970s racing stage with the Kawasaki G31M "Centurian" 100cc Flat Track -Tourist Trophy-motocross motorcycle. The F81M was replaced in 1974 with the Kawasaki KX250, a true motocross bike.
Image available at: http://bikes.Ujack.us/F81M/
Specifications
- 247cc
- 2-stroke, 1 cylinder
- Rotary Disc Valve
- 5-Speed Return Shift
- Maximum horsepower: 30 hp at 7000 RPM
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