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| [[Image:1971_kawasaki_g4tr_1.JPG|right|260px|thumb|1971 Kawasaki G4TR]]
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| The '''Kawasaki G4TR Trail Boss''' was a 100[[cc]], [[single cylinder]], [[dual-purpose motorcycle]] manufactured by [[Kawasaki]] from 1970 through 1978.
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| This was a true trail bike for the expanding trail bike market in the USA featuring a unique quick-change gearing system which could change into a high/low ratio enabling it to have 10 speeds. The G4TR had raised fenders front and rear, very good front fork travel, adequate ground clearance, raised exhaust, a skid plate making this motorcycle superb for [[enduro]] use.
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| ==Main competitors==
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| *[[Honda SL100]]
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| *[[Yamaha]]
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| *Suzuki
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| ==1970== | | ==1970== |
| [[Image:1970-kawasaki-g4tr.jpg|left|thumb|1970 Kawasaki G4TR]] | | [[Image:1970-kawasaki-g4tr.jpg|left|thumb|1970 Kawasaki G4TR]] |
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| *100[[cc]] | | *100 cc |
| *[[Two stroke|2-Stroke]], 1 Cylinder | | *2-Stroke, 1 Cylinder |
| *[[Rotary Disc Valve]] | | *Rotary Disc Valve |
| *5-Speed Return Shift | | *5-Speed Return Shift |
| *Maximum Horsepower: 11 HP @7,500 rpm | | *Maximum Horsepower: 11 HP @7,500 rpm |
| *Spark Plug: NGK [[NGK B7HS|B7HS]] | | *Spark Plug: NGK B7HS |
| *Tire Size | | *Tire Size |
| **Front: 3.00-18 4PR | | **Front: 3.00-18 4PR |
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| *Engine No.: G4E000001- | | *Engine No.: G4E000001- |
| *Frame No.: G4-000001- | | *Frame No.: G4-000001- |
| *Parts Catalog No.: 99995-1 14 | | *Parts Catalogue No.: 99995-1 14 |
| *ShopManualNo.: 99995-201 (SM-1) | | *ShopManualNo.: 99995-201 (SM-1) |
| *Remarks: On and off-road model with knobby tires. Has quick change gearing mechanism that enables 10-speed. Tubular double cradle frame and skid plate. | | *Remarks: On and off-road model with knobby tires. Has quick change gearing mechanism that enables 10-speed. Tubular double cradle frame and skid plate. |
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| ==1971== | | ==1971== |
| [[Image:1971_kawasaki_g4tr_1.JPG|left|thumb|1971 Kawasaki G4TR]] | | [[Image:1971_kawasaki_g4tr_1.JPG|left|thumb|1971 Kawasaki G4TR]][[Image:1971_kawasaki_g4tr_2.JPG|left|thumb|1971 Kawasaki G4TR]][[Image:1971_kawasaki_g4tr_3.JPG|left|thumb|1971 Kawasaki G4TR]][[Image:1971_kawasaki_g4tr_4.JPG|left|thumb|1971 Kawasaki G4TR]][[Image:1971_kawasaki_g4tr_5.JPG|left|thumb|1971 Kawasaki G4TR]] |
| [[Image:1971_kawasaki_g4tr_2.JPG|left|thumb|1971 Kawasaki G4TR]] | |
| [[Image:1971_kawasaki_g4tr_3.JPG|left|thumb|1971 Kawasaki G4TR]] | |
| [[Image:1971_kawasaki_g4tr_4.JPG|left|thumb|1971 Kawasaki G4TR]] | |
| [[Image:1971_kawasaki_g4tr_5.JPG|left|thumb|1971 Kawasaki G4TR]] | |
| [[Image:1971-kawasaki-g4tra.jpg|left|thumb|1971 Kawasaki G4TRA]]
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| [[Image:1971-Kawasaki-G4TRA-Red-0.jpg|left|thumb|1971 Kawasaki G4TRA "TRAIL BOSS" in Red]]
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| [[Image:1971-Kawasaki-G4TRA-Red-1.jpg|left|thumb|1971 Kawasaki G4TRA "TRAIL BOSS" in Red]]
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| [[Image:1971-Kawasaki-G4TRA-Red-2.jpg|left|thumb|1971 Kawasaki G4TRA "TRAIL BOSS" in Red]]
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| [[Image:1971-Kawasaki-G4TRA-Red-3.jpg|left|thumb|1971 Kawasaki G4TRA "TRAIL BOSS" in Red]]
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| [[Image:1971-Kawasaki-G4TRA-Red-4.jpg|left|thumb|1971 Kawasaki G4TRA "TRAIL BOSS" in Red]]
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| [[Image:1971-Kawasaki-G4TRA-Red-5.jpg|left|thumb|1971 Kawasaki G4TRA "TRAIL BOSS" in Red]]
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| [[Image:1971-Kawasaki-G4TRA-Red-6.jpg|left|thumb|1971 Kawasaki G4TRA "TRAIL BOSS" in Red]]
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| [[Image:1971-Kawasaki-G4TRA-Red-7.jpg|left|thumb|1971 Kawasaki G4TRA "TRAIL BOSS" in Red]]
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| [[Image:1971-Kawasaki-G4TRA-Red-8.jpg|left|thumb|1971 Kawasaki G4TRA "TRAIL BOSS" in Red]]
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| Technically called the G4TRA this year.
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| *Color
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| **Fuel Tank: Pearl Candy Red
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| **Front Fender: Stainless steel
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| *Engine No.: G4E014462-
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| *Frame No.: G4-014460-
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| *Parts Catalog No. : 99995- 176S
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| *Owner's Manual No.: 99995-213
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| *Shop Manual No.: 99995-201 (SM-1)
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| *Major Changes: Color and marking. Chrome plated muffler cover.
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| ==1972==
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| [[Image:1972-kawasaki-g4trb.jpg|left|thumb|1972 Kawasaki G4TRB]]
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| *Color
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| **Fuel Tank: Pearl Candy Orange
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| **Front Fender: Chrome
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| *Engine No.: G4E029960-
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| *Frame No.: G4-036049-
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| *Parts Catalog No. : 99997-524s
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| *Owner's Manual No.: 99997-530
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| *Shop Manual No.: 99995-201(SM-1)
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| *Major Changes: Color and marking. Quick change mechanism lever shifted to right handlebar.
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| ==1973==
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| [[Image:1973-kawasaki-g4trc.jpg|left|thumb|1973 Kawasaki G4TRC]]
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| *Color
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| **Fuel Tank: Candy Red
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| **Front Fender: Chrome
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| *Engine No.: G4E046102-
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| *Frame No.: G4-052153-
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| *Parts Catalog No. : 99997-558s
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| *Owner's Manual No.: 99997-544
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| *Shop Manual No.: 99995-201 ISM-1)
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| *Major Changes: Color and marking. Black cylinder and cylinder head. Turn signal lights and steering lock as standard equipment.
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| ==1974==
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| [[Image:1974-kawasaki-g4trd.jpg|left|thumb|1974 Kawasaki G4TRD]]
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| [[Image:1974-Kawasaki-G4TRD-Red-461-0.jpg|left|thumb|1974 Kawasaki G4TR in Red]]
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| [[Image:1974-Kawasaki-G4TRD-Red-461-1.jpg|left|thumb|1974 Kawasaki G4TR in Red]]
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| [[Image:1974-Kawasaki-G4TRD-Red-461-2.jpg|left|thumb|1974 Kawasaki G4TR in Red]]
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| [[Image:1974-Kawasaki-G4TRD-Red-461-3.jpg|left|thumb|1974 Kawasaki G4TR in Red]]
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| [[Image:1974-Kawasaki-G4TRD-Red-461-4.jpg|left|thumb|1974 Kawasaki G4TR in Red]]
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| [[Image:1974-Kawasaki-G4TRD-Red-461-5.jpg|left|thumb|1974 Kawasaki G4TR in Red]]
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| [[Image:1974-Kawasaki-G4TRD-Red-461-6.jpg|left|thumb|1974 Kawasaki G4TR in Red]]
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| [[Image:1974-Kawasaki-G4TRD-Red-461-7.jpg|left|thumb|1974 Kawasaki G4TR in Red]]
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| [[Image:1974-Kawasaki-G4TRD-Red-461-8.jpg|left|thumb|1974 Kawasaki G4TR in Red]]
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| [[Image:1974-Kawasaki-G4TR-Red-1858-0.jpg|left|thumb|1974 Kawasaki G4TR in Red]]
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| [[Image:1974-Kawasaki-G4TR-Red-1858-1.jpg|left|thumb|1974 Kawasaki G4TR in Red]]
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| [[Image:1974-Kawasaki-G4TR-Red-1858-2.jpg|left|thumb|1974 Kawasaki G4TR in Red]]
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| [[Image:1974-Kawasaki-G4TR-Red-1858-3.jpg|left|thumb|1974 Kawasaki G4TR in Red]]
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| [[Image:1974-Kawasaki-G4TR-Red-1858-4.jpg|left|thumb|1974 Kawasaki G4TR in Red]]
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| [[Image:1974-Kawasaki-G4TR-Red-1858-5.jpg|left|thumb|1974 Kawasaki G4TR in Red]]
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| [[Image:1974-Kawasaki-G4TR-Red-1858-6.jpg|left|thumb|1974 Kawasaki G4TR in Red]]
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| [[Image:1974-Kawasaki-G4TR-Red-1858-7.jpg|left|thumb|1974 Kawasaki G4TR in Red]]
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| [[Image:1974-Kawasaki-G4TR-Red-1858-8.jpg|left|thumb|1974 Kawasaki G4TR in Red]]
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| [[Image:1974-Kawasaki-G4TR-Red-1858-9.jpg|left|thumb|1974 Kawasaki G4TR in Red]]
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| *Color
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| **Fuel Tank: Candy Super Red
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| **Front Fender: Chrome
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| *Engine No.: G4E064001-
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| *Frame No.: G4-070001-
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| *Parts Catalog No.: 99997-619
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| *Owner's Manual No.: 99997-819
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| *Shop Manual No.: 99995-201 (SM-1)
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| *Major Changes: Color, marking, fuel tank, and chain case. A "100" emblem affixed to the muffler.
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| ==1975==
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| [[Image:1975-kawasaki-g4tre.jpg|left|thumb|1975 Kawasaki G4TRE]]
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| *Color
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| **Fuel Tank: Vivid Yellow
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| **Front Fender: Vivid Yellow
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| *Engine No.: G4E077300-
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| *Frame No. : G4-083000-
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| *Parts Catalog No.: 99997-6 19-50s
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| *Owner's Manual No.: 99997-837
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| *Shop Manual No.: 99995-201 (SM-1)
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| *Major Changes: Color and marking.
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| ==1976==
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| [[Image:1976-kawasaki-kv100.jpg|left|thumb|1976 Kawasaki KV100-A7]]
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| *Maximum Horsepower: 11 HP @7,500 rpm
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| **Australian: 9.5 HP @7,000 rpm
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| *Color
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| **Fuel Tank: Candy Super Red
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| **Front Fender: Chrome
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| *Engine No.: G4E086000-
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| *Frame No.: G4-091700-
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| *Parts Catalog No.: 99997-619-52S
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| **General Export 99997-619-54S
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| *Owner's Manual No.: 99997-866-00
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| *Shop Manual No.: 99995-201 ISM-I )
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| *Major Changes: Model code change for the G4TR. Color, marking, speedometer position, grips, and seat. Tires on U.S. model changed to trial.
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| ==1977==
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| [[Image:1977-kawasaki-kv100.jpg|left|thumb|1977 Kawasaki KV100-A8]]
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| *Color
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| **Fuel Tank: Sunlight Yellow
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| **Front Fender: Chrome
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| *Engine No.: G4E092601-
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| *Frame No.: G4-098201-
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| *Parts Catalog No.: 99997-619-55S
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| *Owner's Manual No.: 99997-895-00
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| *ShopManualNo.: 99995-201 (SM-1)
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| *Major Changes: Color and marking. Bleed valve added to oil pump. Rotary disc material changed to steel.
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| ==1978 KV100==
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| [[Image:1978-kawasaki-kv100.jpg|left|thumb|1978 Kawasaki KV100-A9]]
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| *Color
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| **Fuel Tank: Sunlight Yellow
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| **Front Fender: Chrome
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| *Engine No.: G4E096101-
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| *Frame No.: G4-101701-
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| *Parts Catalog No.: @ 99997-6 19-57s
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| *Owner's Manual No. : 99922-1 005-00
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| *Shop Manual No.: 99995-201 (SM-1)
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| *Major Changes: Gear shift pattern and left engine cover.
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