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[[Image:1971 Kawasaki F7.jpg|thumb|right|250px|1971 Kawasaki F7]]
{{Motorcycle
|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        =55 mph
|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          =
|width            =
|height          =
|seat_height      =
|dry_weight      =
|wet_weight      =
|fuel_capacity    =
|oil_capacity    =
|recommended_oil= K-tech 10W-40
|fuel_consumption =
|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 '''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.  


Basically the F7 was a twin of the 125cc [[Kawasaki F6]] in that they shared the same frame, lighting, instruments, seat, fenders, and engine case. It differed from the F6 in displacement and had an aluminum cylinder head and the inclusion of [[Hatta fork]]s and lower front fender flap.
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]].  
==Major competitors==
 
*[[Honda SL125]]
*21 horsepower @ 7,500 rpm.
*[[Suzuki]]
 
*[[Yamaha]]
 
==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
</gallery>
 
 
*[[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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*ShopManualNo.: 99995-201ISM-1)
*ShopManualNo.: 99995-201ISM-1)


==1972==
==1972 F7A==
[[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
</gallery>
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*Major Changes: Color and marking. A "175" emblem affixed to the oil tank.
*Major Changes: Color and marking. A "175" emblem affixed to the oil tank.


==1973==
==1973 F7B==
[[Image:1973-kawasaki-f7b.jpg|left|thumb|1973 Kawasaki F7B]]
[[Image:1973-kawasaki-f7b.jpg|left|thumb|1973 Kawasaki F7B]]
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*Major Changes: Color, marking, fuel tank, and seat. Spark plug changed to NGK [[NGK B9HS|B9HS]]. Turn signal lights as standard equipment.
*Major Changes: Color, marking, fuel tank, and seat. Spark plug changed to NGK [[NGK B9HS|B9HS]]. Turn signal lights as standard equipment.


==1974==
==1974 F7C==
[[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]]
<gallery mode='packed-hover'>
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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