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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. Both had a very similar appearance.
The '''Kawasaki F21M "Green Streak''' was a 238cc [[off-road motorcycle]] manufactured by [[Kawasaki]] in 1967 through 1971 which competed in 250cc events. It accompanied its smaller, 100cc brother, the [[Kawasaki G31M]] as Kawasaki's available racers. Both had a very similar appearance.


The '''F21M''' was Kawasaki's first attempt at building a flat track or off-road 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''' was Kawasaki's first attempt at building a flat track or off-road 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 Kawasaki F21M currently can participate in [[AHRMA]] sponsored events in the '''Sportsman 250''' which 1974 and earlier machines up to 250cc, including like-design models.<ref>[http://www.ahrma.org/rulebook/sec14.htm AHRMA rules book]</ref>  
The '''Kawasaki F21M''' currently can participate in [[AHRMA]] sponsored events in the '''Sportsman 250''' which 1974 and earlier machines up to 250cc, including like-design models.<ref>[http://www.ahrma.org/rulebook/sec14.htm AHRMA rules book]</ref>  


The F21M was replaced by the 250cc [[Kawasaki F81M]].
The '''F21M''' was replaced by the 250cc [[Kawasaki F81M]].
==Specifications==
==Specifications==
*238cc
*238cc
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