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==1971==
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Revision as of 00:38, 3 September 2019

1971 Kawasaki F7.jpg
Kawasaki F7
Manufacturer
[[Kawasaki]]
Predecessor Kawasaki F3
Successor Kawasaki KE175B
Engine
Horsepower 21 HP @7,500 rpm
Transmission 5-Speed Return Shift
Front Tire 3.00-19 4P8
Rear Tire 3.50-18 4PR
Weight
Related Kawasaki F6
Competition Honda SL175
Suzuki TS185
Yamaha CT1/CT2/DT175
Manuals

The Kawasaki F7 was a 175cc dual-purpose motorcycle manufactured by Kawasaki from 1971 through 1975. It was the larger brother of the Kawasaki F6 125cc and had the general overall appearance of the Kawasaki F4 and Kawasaki F5. It was a very good Enduro motorcycle with its higher horsepower for its class, enclosed carburetor to keep out dirt and water and sufficient ground clearance.

The noticeable changes from the Kawasaki F6 were: (a) A blue matrix fuel tank decal and "175" decal on the oil reservoir. (b) Aluminum cylinder head. (c) CDI ignition system. (d) Hatta adjustable fork.

  • 21 horsepower @ 7,500 rpm.


1971


  • Rotary Disc Valve
  • Spark Plug: NGK BUH
  • Color
    • Fuel Tank: Deep Yellow
    • Front Fender: Deep Yellow
  • Engine No.: F7E00001-
  • Frame No.: F7F-00001-
  • Parts Catalog No. : 99995-1 25
  • ShopManualNo.: 99995-201ISM-1)

1972



  • Color
    • Fuel Tank: Red
    • Front Fender: Red
  • Engine No.: F7E 19268-
  • Frame No.: F7-25706-
  • Parts Catalog No. : 99995-509s
  • Owner's Manual No.: 99995-324
  • Shop Manual Nd.: 99995-201 (SM-1)
  • Major Changes: Color and marking. A "175" emblem affixed to the oil tank.

1973

1973 Kawasaki F7B



  • Color
    • Fuel Tank: Bright Orange, Candy Blue
    • Front Fender: Same as fuel tank
  • Engine No.: F7E44158-
  • Frame No.: F7-50556-
  • Parts Catalog No.: 99997-555S
  • Owner's Manual No.: 99997-545
  • Shop Manual No.: 99995-201(SM-1)
  • Major Changes: Color, marking, fuel tank, and seat. Spark plug changed to NGK B9HS. Turn signal lights as standard equipment.

1974


  • Color
    • Fuel Tank: Metallic Silver, Candy Blue
    • Front Fender: Same as fuel tank
  • Engine No.: F7E67001-
  • Frame No.: f7-73001-
  • PartsCatalog No.: 99997-618
  • Owner's Manual No.: 99997-816
  • Shop Manual No.: 99995-201 (SM-1)
  • Major Changes: Color, marking, fuel tank, seat, and taillight. Muffler tail piece added.

1975

1975 Kawasaki F7D



  • Color
    • Fuel Tank: Candy Green, Candy Brown
    • Front Fender: Metallic Silver
  • Engine No.: F7E90600-
  • Frame No.: F7-96287-
  • Parts Catalog No.: 99997-618-505
  • Owner's Manual No.: 99997-840
  • ShopManualNo.: 99995-201(SM-1)
  • Major Changes: Color and marking.


Preceded by: Kawasaki F3 Succeeded by: Kawasaki KE175