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The '''Kawasaki F21 "Green Streak''' was an off-road motorcycle manufactured by [[Kawasaki]] in 1968 through 1970. It accompanied its smaller, 100cc brother, the [[Kawasaki G31M]] as Kawasaki's available racers.
The '''Kawasaki F21M "Green Streak''' was an off-road motorcycle manufactured by [[Kawasaki]] in 1967 through 1971. It accompanied its smaller, 100cc brother, the [[Kawasaki G31M]] as Kawasaki's available racers.


The F21M was Kawasaki's first attempt at building a racing bike from the ground up and based on the [[Kawasaki F4]]. The F21M was advertized as the "Greenstreak 238" Scrambler. It was marketed mainly as a TT scrambles Flat track motorcycle. Kawasaki dropped the 238 in favor of bikes that would sell to motocross riders.
The F21M was Kawasaki's first attempt at building a racing bike from the ground up and based on the [[Kawasaki F4]]. The F21M was advertised as the "Greenstreak 238" Scrambler. It was marketed mainly as a [[Tourist Trophy]] (TT) scrambles and [[Flat Track]] motorcycle. Kawasaki dropped the 238 in favor of bikes that would sell to motocross riders.


The F21M would be replaced by the 250cc [[Kawasaki F81M]].
The F21M would be replaced by the 250cc [[Kawasaki F81M]].
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==References==
==References==
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[http://www.thumpertalk.com/forum/archive/index.php/t-406447.html Thumper Talk forum: F21]
*[http://www.thumpertalk.com/forum/archive/index.php/t-406447.html Thumper Talk forum: F21]
*Years manufactured based on available parts listings.
[[Category:Kawasaki motorcycles|F21M]]
[[Category:Kawasaki motorcycles|F21M]]
[[Category:1960s motorcycles]]
[[Category:1960s motorcycles]]

Revision as of 16:06, 29 February 2008

The Kawasaki F21M "Green Streak was an off-road motorcycle manufactured by Kawasaki in 1967 through 1971. It accompanied its smaller, 100cc brother, the Kawasaki G31M as Kawasaki's available racers.

The F21M was Kawasaki's first attempt at building a racing bike from the ground up and based on the Kawasaki F4. The F21M was advertised as the "Greenstreak 238" Scrambler. It was marketed mainly as a Tourist Trophy (TT) scrambles and Flat Track motorcycle. Kawasaki dropped the 238 in favor of bikes that would sell to motocross riders.

The F21M would be replaced by the 250cc Kawasaki F81M.

Specifications

  • 238cc
  • 2-stroke 1-cyclinder
  • Color: Lime green with chrome fenders

References