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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 twin of the 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

1971 F6 specifications

1971 Kawasaki F6

125cc
2-stroke, 1 Cylinder
Rotary Disc Valve
5-speed Return Shift
Maximum Horsepower: 14.5 HP @7,500 rpm
Spark Plug: NGK B8HS
Tire Size
Front: 3.00-18 4PR
Rear: 3.25-18 4PR
Color
- Fuel Tank: Deep Yellow
- Front Fender: Deep Yellow
Engine No.: F6E00001-
Frame No.: F6F-00001-
Parts Catalog No. : 99995-124
Shop Manual No.: 99995-201 (SM-1)
Remarks: Engine mounted on the same frame as the 175 cc F7 model.

1972 F6A

1972 Kawasaki F6A

Color
- Fuel Tank: Orange
- Front Fender: Orange
Engine No.: F6Et2341-
Frame No.: F6F-18361-
Parts Catalog No. : 99997-510S
Owner's Manual No.: 99995-324
Shop Manual No.: 99995-201 (SM-1)
Major Changes: Color and marking. A "125" emblem affixed to the oil tank.

1973 F6B

1973 Kawasaki F6B

1973 Kawasaki F6 in Red

Color
- Fuel Tank: Red
- Front Fender: Red
Engine No.: F6E24447-
Frame No.: F6F-30402-
Parts Catalog No. : 99997-554S,(Europe) 99997-614s
Owner's Manual No.: 99997-545
Shop Manual No.: 99995-201 (SM-1)
Major Changes: Color, marking, fuel tank, and seat. Turn signal lights as standard equipment.

Preceded by: Kawasaki F3 Succeeded by: Kawasaki KS125

1974

In 1974 the F6 was replaced with the Kawasaki KS125.

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-[[Image:1971 Kawasaki F6 125cc.jpg|thumb|250px|right|1971 Kawasaki F6 Enduro]]
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 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==
 *[[Honda SL125]]
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 *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==
 In 1974 the F6 was replaced with the [[Kawasaki KS125]].