Difference between revisions of "Kawasaki F6"

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[[Image:1971 Kawasaki F6 125cc.jpg|thumb|250px|right|1971 Kawasaki F6 Enduro]]
[[Image:1971 Kawasaki F6 125cc.jpg|thumb|260px|right|1971 Kawasaki F6 Enduro]]
The '''Kawasaki F6''' was a 125cc [[dual-purpose motorcycle]] manufactured by [[Kawasaki]] from 1971 through 1974 with the general overall look of the [[Kawasaki F4]] and [[Kawasaki F5]]. It was a very good [[Enduro]] motorcycle with it's higher [[horsepower]] for its class, enclosed [[carburetor]], and ground clearance.  
The '''Kawasaki F6''' was a 125cc [[dual-purpose motorcycle]] manufactured by [[Kawasaki]] from 1971 through 1974 with the general overall look of the [[Kawasaki F4]] and [[Kawasaki F5]]. It was a very good [[Enduro]] motorcycle with it's higher [[horsepower]] for its class, enclosed [[carburetor]], and ground clearance.  


Basically the F6 was a twin of the 175cc [[Kawasaki F7]] in that they shared the same frame and lower end of engine. The 125cc had a cast iron head and lacked the Hatta front forks.
The '''Kawasaki F6''' was a twin of the [[Kawasaki F7|Kawasaki F7 175]]. The outstanding differences were: (a) The lack of the [[Hatta fork]]. (b) The red matrix design tank decal and "125" oil reservoir decal. (c) A black cast iron cylinder head.  
==Main competitors==
==Main competitors==
*[[Honda SL125]]
*[[Honda SL125]]
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*Major Changes: Color, marking, fuel tank, and seat. Turn signal lights as standard equipment.
*Major Changes: Color, marking, fuel tank, and seat. Turn signal lights as standard equipment.


<center><big>'''Preceded by: [[Kawasaki F3]]  Succeeded by: [[Kawasaki KS125]]'''</big></center>
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==1974==
==1974==
In 1974 the F6 was replaced with the [[Kawasaki KS125]].
In 1974 the F6 was replaced with the [[Kawasaki KS125]].
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