Kawasaki G3SS: history, specs, pictures
| Manufacturer | Kawasaki |
|---|---|
| Production | 1972 |
| Engine | single cylinder, two-stroke |
| Bore / Stroke | 47.0mm x 51.8mm |
| Top speed | 65 mph (104 km/h) |
| Horse Power | 10.33 HP (7.7 KW) @ 8000RPM |
| Torque | 0.74 ft/lbs (1.0 Nm) @ 7000RPM |
| Fuel system | carburettor. mikuni vm19sc |
| Ignition type | points |
| Battery | 7.0:1 |
| Transmission | Gear box: 5-speed Final Drive: chain |
| Suspension | Front: standard froks Rear: 2 shocks |
| Brakes | Front: expanding brake (drum brake) Rear: expanding brake (drum brake) |
| Front Tire | 2.75-18 |
| Rear Tire | 2.75-18 |
| Wheelbase | 45.28 inches (1150 mm) |
| Seat height | 30.31 inches (770 mm) |
| Weight | 182.98 pounds (83.0 Kg) |
| Fuel capacity | 2.27 Gallon (8.60 Liters) |
| Manuals | Service Manual |
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The Kawasaki G3SS was a single cylinder, two-stroke standard produced by Kawasaki in 1972. It could reach a top speed of 65 mph (104 km/h). Max torque was 0.74 ft/lbs (1.0 Nm) @ 7000 RPM. Claimed horsepower was 10.33 HP (7.7 KW) @ 8000 RPM.
Engine
A 47.0mm bore x 51.8mm stroke result in a displacement of just 89.0 cubic centimeters. Fuel was supplied via a rotary valves.
Drive
The bike has a 5-speed transmission. Power was moderated via the wet plate 5.
Chassis
It came with a 2.75-18 front tire and a 2.75-18 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via expanding brake (drum brake) in the front and a expanding brake (drum brake) in the rear. The front suspension was a standard froks while the rear was equipped with a 2 shocks. The G3SS was fitted with a 2.27 Gallon (8.60 Liters) fuel tank. The bike weighed just 182.98 pounds (83.0 Kg). The wheelbase was 45.28 inches (1150 mm) long.