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The '''Kawasaki F12MX''' was an off-road and [[motocross]] motorcycle manufactured by [[Kawasaki]] only for 1973. This was the largest displacement motorcycle in the [[Kawasaki F-series]] and had a downswept muffler and CDI ignition system. The F12MX lead directly to the 1974 manufacture of the [[Kawasaki KX450]], another motocross bike.
The '''Kawasaki F12MX''' was an off-road and [[motocross]] motorcycle manufactured by [[Kawasaki]] only for 1973. This was the largest displacement motorcycle in the [[Kawasaki F-series]] and had a downswept muffler and CDI ignition system. The F12MX lead directly to the 1974 manufacture of the [[Kawasaki KX450]], another motocross bike.
The Kawasaki F12MX currently can participate in [[AHRMA]] sponsored events in the '''Sportsman 600''' which are 1974 and earlier machines manufactured as 251-600cc, including like-design models.  <ref>[http://www.ahrma.org/rulebook/sec14.htm AHRMA rules book]</ref> Kawasaki manufactured a road racing version of this bike known as the [[Kawasaki A1R]].
==F12MX==
==F12MX==
[[Image:1973-kawasaki-f12mx.jpg|left|thumb|270px|1973 Kawasaki F12MX]]
[[Image:1973-kawasaki-f12mx.jpg|left|thumb|270px|1973 Kawasaki F12MX]]
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*Parts Catalog No. : 99997-6 12
*Parts Catalog No. : 99997-6 12
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==References==
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[[Category:Kawasaki motorcycles|F12MX]]
[[Category:Kawasaki motorcycles|F12MX]]
[[Category:1970s motorcycles]]
[[Category:1970s motorcycles]]

Revision as of 15:29, 10 March 2008

The Kawasaki F12MX was an off-road and motocross motorcycle manufactured by Kawasaki only for 1973. This was the largest displacement motorcycle in the Kawasaki F-series and had a downswept muffler and CDI ignition system. The F12MX lead directly to the 1974 manufacture of the Kawasaki KX450, another motocross bike.

The Kawasaki F12MX currently can participate in AHRMA sponsored events in the Sportsman 600 which are 1974 and earlier machines manufactured as 251-600cc, including like-design models. [1] Kawasaki manufactured a road racing version of this bike known as the Kawasaki A1R.

F12MX

1973 Kawasaki F12MX


Specifications

  • 450cc
  • 2-Stroke, 1 Cylinder
  • Piston Inlet Port
  • 5-Speed Return Shift
  • Maximum Horsepower: 38 HP 8,500 rpm
  • Spark Plug: NGK B9HS
  • Tire Size
  • Front: 3.00-21 4PR
  • Rear: 4.0-18 4PR
  • Color
    • Fuel Tank: Lime Green
    • Front Fender: Black
  • Engine No.: 90001-
  • Frame No.: 90001-
  • Parts Catalog No. : 99997-6 12


References