Kawasaki G3

The Kawasaki G3 was a series of street motorcycle manufactured by Kawasaki from 1969 through 1970. The G3 came in many different models for different uses between 1969 and 1975, however the G3SS was soley meant for street. The 90cc rotary valve engine produced 10 horsepower at 7500 rpm and featured a rotary 5-speed gearbox with disc valve induction and stainless steel fenders.

G3SSEdit

1969-1970Edit

Kawasaki G3SS

90cc
2-Stroke, 1 Cylinder
Rotary Disc Valve
5-Speed Return Shift
Maximum Horsepower: 10 HP @7,500 rpm
Spark Plug: NGK B7HS
Tire Size
- Front: 2.75-18 4PR
- Rear: 2.75-18 4PR
Color
- Fuel Tank: Pastel Blue, Candy Blue
- Front Fender: Stainless steel
Engine No.: GAE 000000
Frame No.: GA-000000
Parts Catalog No.: 99995- 130
Shop Manual No.: 99995-201 (SM-I)
Remarks: Similar in appearance to the GA2.

1971 G3SSAEdit

1971 Kawasaki G3SSA

Color
- Fuel Tank: Light Yellow, Bright: Orange
- Front Fender: Stainless steel
Engine No.: GAE268738-
Frame No. : GA-268327-
Parts Catalog No.: 99995-174S
Owner's Manual No.: 99995-312
Shop Manual No.: 99995-201(SM-1)
Major Changes: Color, marking, fuel tank, and side covers.

1972 G3SSBEdit

1972 Kawasaki G3SSB

Color
- Fuel Tank: Pearl Candy Red
- Front Fender: Stainless steel
Engine No.: GAE280935-
Frame No.: GA-306826-
Parts Catalog No.: 99997-51 I S
Owner's Manual No.: 99997-548
Shop Manual No.: 99995-207 (SM-1)
Major Changes: Color, marking, and fuel tank.

1973 G3SSCEdit

1973 Kawasaki G3SSC

Color
- Fuel Tank: Candy Orange
- Front Fender: Stainless steel
Engine No.: GAE292961-
Frame No.: GA-329103-
Parts Catalog No. : 99997-552S
Owner's Manual No.: 99997-548
Shop Manual No.: 99995-201 (SM-1)
Major Changes: Color, marking, air cleaner, and seat. Spark plug changed to NGK B8HS.

1974 G3SSDEdit

1974 Kawasaki G3SSD

Color
- Fuel Tank: Candy Lime
- Front Fender: Stainless steel
Engine No.: G8E507550-
Frame No.: GA-355001-
Parts Catalog No. : 99997-61 7
Owner's Manual No.: 99997-822
Shop Manual No.: 99995-201 (SM-1)
Major Changes: Color, marking, fuel tank, side covers, and rear fender. Brake lining wear indicator added. Front tire size changed to 2.50-18 4PR.

1975 G3SSEEdit

1975 Kawasaki G3SSE

100cc
2-Stroke, 1 Cylinder
Rotary Disc Valve
5-Speed Return Shift
Maximum Horsepower: 10.5 HP @7,500 rpm
Spark Plug: NGK B8HS
Tire Size
- Front: 2.50-18 4PR
- Rear: 2.75-18 4PR
Color
- Fuel Tank: Candy Halibut Red
- Front Fender: Stainless steel
Engine No.: G7E518987-
Frame No.: GA-361514-
Parts Catalog No. : 99997-617-50S
Owner's Manual No.: 99997-845
Shop Manual No.: 99995-210(SM-1)
Remarks: Bored up (2.5 mm) G3SS. Horsepower upgraded and color, marking changed. Kill switch and front brake switch added. From late '75 model, tires changed to 2.75-18 4PR front, and 3.00-18 4PR rear.