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{{Motorcycle
The '''Kawasaki F5 Bighorn''' was a 350cc [[dual-purpose motorcycle]] manufactured by [[Kawasaki]] in 1970 and known as the big brother to the [[Kawasaki F4|Kawasaki F4 Sidewinder]], the Bighorn used a newly designed 350cc engine with a 5-speed gearbox and produced 33 hp @ 6,500.  New for this model was a 3-way axle adjustable Hatta front fork.
|name            = Kawasaki F5
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|aka              = 350, Big Horn
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The '''Kawasaki F5''' is a [[motorcycle]] produced by [[Kawasaki]] from 1970 to 1971.
 
[[Image:1970-kawasaki-f5.jpg|right|thumb|280px|1970 Kawasaki F5]]
The '''Kawasaki F5 Bighorn''' was a 350cc, [[Two stroke|2-stroke]], [[dual-purpose motorcycle]] manufactured by [[Kawasaki]] in from 1970 through 1971 and known as the big brother to the [[Kawasaki F4|Kawasaki F4 Sidewinder]], the Bighorn used a newly designed 350cc engine with a 5-speed gearbox and produced 33 hp @ 6,500.  The F5 had an enclosed [[carburetor]] to keep out water and dirt, and sufficient ground clearance. The F5 was also one of the few Kawasakis to utilize the unique [[Hatta fork]]s.
 
The Kawasaki F5 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>


The '''F5 Bighorn''' was succeeded by the [[Kawasaki F9]], a redesigned 350cc Enduro style.  
The '''F5 Bighorn''' was succeeded by the [[Kawasaki F9]], a redesigned 350cc Enduro style.  


Also see: [[Kawasaki F-series]]
==Major competitors==
*[[Honda]]
*[[Suzuki]]
*[[Yamaha]]
==1970 F5 (Bighorn) specifications==
==1970 F5 (Bighorn) specifications==
[[Image:1970-kawasaki-f5.jpg|left|thumb|1970 Kawasaki F5]]
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*350[[cc]]
*350[[cc]]
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*Parts Catalog No.: 99997-512
*Parts Catalog No.: 99997-512
*Shop Manual No.: 99995-201(SM-1)
*Shop Manual No.: 99995-201(SM-1)
*Remarks: Hatta front fork and muffler cover provide positive identification. Has CDI ignition system, [[diaphragm]] fuel tap, aluminum alloy rims and sprocket.
*Remarks: Hatta front fork and muffler cover provide positive identification. Has CDI ignition system, diaphragm fuel tap, aluminum alloy rims and sprocket.


==1971 F5A==
==1971 F5A==
<gallery mode='packed-hover'>
[[Image:1971-kawasaki-f5a.jpg|left|thumb|1971 Kawasaki F5A]]
File:1971-kawasaki-350-f5-big-horn-0.jpg|1971 Kawasaki 350 F5 Big Horn
<br style="clear: left"/>
File:1971-kawasaki-350-f5-big-horn-1.jpg|1971 Kawasaki 350 F5 Big Horn
File:1971-kawasaki-350-f5-big-horn-2.jpg|1971 Kawasaki 350 F5 Big Horn
File:1971-kawasaki-350-f5-big-horn-3.jpg|1971 Kawasaki 350 F5 Big Horn
File:1971-kawasaki-f5a.jpg|left|thumb|1971 Kawasaki F5A
</gallery>
 
==Changes in model==
==Changes in model==
*Color
*Color
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*Major Changes: Color and marking.
*Major Changes: Color and marking.


== References ==
{{reflist}}
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{{Kawasaki}}


[[Category:Kawasaki motorcycles|F5]]
[[Category:Kawasaki motorcycles|F5]]
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[[Category:350cc displacement motorcycles]]
[[Category:350cc displacement motorcycles]]
[[Category:350cc 2-stroke motorcycles]]
[[Category:350cc 2-stroke motorcycles]]
[[Category:350cc Single cylinder motorcycles]]
[[Category:Single cylinder motorcycles]]
[[Category:Single cylinder motorcycles]]
[[Category:Single cylinder 2-stroke motorcycles]]
[[Category:Single cylinder 2-stroke motorcycles]]
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[[Category:Enduro-style motorcycles]]
[[Category:Enduro-style motorcycles]]
[[Category:Rotary Disc Valve motorcycles]]
[[Category:Rotary Disc Valve motorcycles]]
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