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[[Image:1971 Kawasaki F7.jpg|thumb|right|250px|1971 Kawasaki F7]]
{{Motorcycle
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|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]], and ground clearance.  
|name            = Kawasaki F7
|photo= 1971 Kawasaki F7.jpg
|aka              =
|manufacturer    = [[Kawasaki]]
|parent_company  =
|production      =
|model_year      =
|predecessor      = [[Kawasaki F3]]
|successor        = [[Kawasaki KE175B]]
|class            =
|engine          = 175[[cc]] [[Two stroke|2-Stroke]], [[Single Cylinder]]
|bore_stroke      =
|compression      =
|top_speed        =
|power            = 21 HP @7,500 rpm
|torque          =
|fuel_system   =
|ignition        =
|spark_plug      =
|battery          =
|transmission    = 5-Speed [[Return Shift]]
|frame            =
|suspension      =
|brakes          =
|front_tire      = {{tire|3.00-19}} 4P8
|rear_tire        = {{tire|3.50-18}} 4PR
|rake_trail      =
|wheelbase        =
|length          =
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|dry_weight      =
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|turning_radius  =
|related          = [[Kawasaki F6]]
|competition      = [[Honda SL175]] <br /> [[Suzuki TS185]]<br />[[Yamaha CT1]]/[[Yamaha CT2|CT2]]/[[Yamaha DT175|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|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 fork|Hatta adjustable fork]].
 
*21 horsepower @ 7,500 rpm.
 


Basically the F7 was a twin of the 125cc [[Kawasaki F6]] in that they shared the same frame, seat, and lower end of engine. It differed from the F6 in displacement and the inclusion of Hatta front forks and lower front fender flap.
==1971==
==1971==
[[Image:1971-kawasaki-f7.jpg|left|thumb|1971 Kawasaki F7]]
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File:1971-kawasaki-f7-0.jpg|1971 Kawasaki F7
*175[[cc]]
File:1971-kawasaki-f7-1.jpg|1971 Kawasaki F7
*[[Two stroke|2-Stroke]], 1 Cylinder
File:1971-kawasaki-f7-2.jpg|1971 Kawasaki F7
File:1971-kawasaki-f7.jpg|left|thumb|1971 Kawasaki F7
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*[[Rotary Disc Valve]]
*[[Rotary Disc Valve]]
*5-Speed Return Shift
*Maximum Horsepower:
*18 HP @7,500 rpm
*Spark Plug: NGK BUH
*Spark Plug: NGK BUH
*Tire Size
*Front: 3.00-19 4P8
*Rear: 3.50-18 4PR
*Color
*Color
**Fuel Tank: Deep Yellow
**Fuel Tank: Deep Yellow
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==1972==
==1972==
[[Image:1972-kawasaki-f7a.jpg|left|thumb|1972 Kawasaki F7A]][[Image:1972-Kawasaki-F7-175-Red-7934-0.jpg|left|thumb|1972 Kawasaki F7 175 in Red]][[Image:1972-Kawasaki-F7-175-Red-7934-1.jpg|left|thumb|1972 Kawasaki F7 175 in Red]][[Image:1972-Kawasaki-F7-175-Red-7934-2.jpg|left|thumb|1972 Kawasaki F7 175 in Red]][[Image:1972-Kawasaki-F7-Red-3763-0.jpg|left|thumb|1972 Kawasaki F7 in Red]][[Image:1972-Kawasaki-F7-Red-3763-1.jpg|left|thumb|1972 Kawasaki F7 in Red]][[Image:1972-Kawasaki-F7-Red-3763-2.jpg|left|thumb|1972 Kawasaki F7 in Red]][[Image:1972-Kawasaki-F7-Red-3763-3.jpg|left|thumb|1972 Kawasaki F7 in Red]][[Image:1972-Kawasaki-F7-Red-3763-4.jpg|left|thumb|1972 Kawasaki F7 in Red]]
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File:1972-kawasaki-f7a.jpg|left|thumb|1972 Kawasaki F7A
File:1972-Kawasaki-F7-175-Red-7934-0.jpg|left|thumb|1972 Kawasaki F7 175 in Red
File:1972-Kawasaki-F7-175-Red-7934-1.jpg|left|thumb|1972 Kawasaki F7 175 in Red
File:1972-Kawasaki-F7-175-Red-7934-2.jpg|left|thumb|1972 Kawasaki F7 175 in Red
File:1972-Kawasaki-F7-Red-3763-0.jpg|left|thumb|1972 Kawasaki F7 in Red
File:1972-Kawasaki-F7-Red-3763-1.jpg|left|thumb|1972 Kawasaki F7 in Red
File:1972-Kawasaki-F7-Red-3763-2.jpg|left|thumb|1972 Kawasaki F7 in Red
File:1972-Kawasaki-F7-Red-3763-3.jpg|left|thumb|1972 Kawasaki F7 in Red
File:1972-Kawasaki-F7-Red-3763-4.jpg|left|thumb|1972 Kawasaki F7 in Red
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==1974==
==1974==
[[Image:1974-kawasaki-f7c.jpg|left|thumb|1974 Kawasaki F7C]][[Image:1974-Kawasaki-F7C-Blue-7876-0.jpg|left|thumb|1974 Kawasaki F7C in Blue]][[Image:1974-Kawasaki-F7C-Blue-7876-1.jpg|left|thumb|1974 Kawasaki F7C in Blue]][[Image:1974-Kawasaki-F7C-Blue-7876-2.jpg|left|thumb|1974 Kawasaki F7C in Blue]][[Image:1974-Kawasaki-F7C-Blue-7876-3.jpg|left|thumb|1974 Kawasaki F7C in Blue]][[Image:1974-Kawasaki-F7C-Blue-7876-4.jpg|left|thumb|1974 Kawasaki F7C in Blue]][[Image:1974-Kawasaki-F7C-Blue-7876-5.jpg|left|thumb|1974 Kawasaki F7C in Blue]][[Image:1974-Kawasaki-F7C-Blue-7876-6.jpg|left|thumb|1974 Kawasaki F7C in Blue]]
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File:1974-kawasaki-f7c.jpg|left|thumb|1974 Kawasaki F7C
File:1974-Kawasaki-F7C-Blue-7876-0.jpg|left|thumb|1974 Kawasaki F7C in Blue
File:1974-Kawasaki-F7C-Blue-7876-1.jpg|left|thumb|1974 Kawasaki F7C in Blue
File:1974-Kawasaki-F7C-Blue-7876-2.jpg|left|thumb|1974 Kawasaki F7C in Blue
File:1974-Kawasaki-F7C-Blue-7876-3.jpg|left|thumb|1974 Kawasaki F7C in Blue
File:1974-Kawasaki-F7C-Blue-7876-4.jpg|left|thumb|1974 Kawasaki F7C in Blue
File:1974-Kawasaki-F7C-Blue-7876-5.jpg|left|thumb|1974 Kawasaki F7C in Blue
File:1974-Kawasaki-F7C-Blue-7876-6.jpg|left|thumb|1974 Kawasaki F7C in Blue
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==1975==
==1975==
[[Image:1975-kawasaki-f7d.jpg|left|thumb|1975 Kawasaki F7D]]
[[Image:1975-kawasaki-f7d.jpg|right|270px|thumb|1975 Kawasaki F7D]]
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<center><big>'''Preceded by: [[Kawasaki F3]]  Succeeded by: [[Kawasaki KE175-B|Kawasaki KE175]]'''</big></center>
<center><big>'''Preceded by: [[Kawasaki F3]]  Succeeded by: [[Kawasaki KE175-B|Kawasaki KE175]]'''</big></center>
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[[Category:Kawasaki motorcycles|F7]]
[[Category:Kawasaki motorcycles|F7]]
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[[Category:175cc displacement motorcycles]]
[[Category:175cc displacement motorcycles]]
[[Category:175cc 2-stroke motorcycles]]
[[Category:175cc 2-stroke motorcycles]]
[[Category:175cc 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:Rotary Disc Valve motorcycles]]
[[Category:Rotary Disc Valve motorcycles]]
[[Category:Enduro-style motorcycles]]
[[Category:Enduro-style motorcycles]]
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