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[[Image:1971_kawasaki_g4tr_1.JPG|right|260px|thumb|1971 Kawasaki G4TR]] | |||
The '''Kawasaki G4TR Trail Boss''' was a 100[[cc]], [[single cylinder]], [[dual-purpose motorcycle]] manufactured by [[Kawasaki]] from 1970 through 1978. | |||
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. | |||
==Main competitors== | |||
*[[Honda SL100]] | |||
*[[Yamaha]] | |||
*Suzuki | |||
==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]] | ||
*2-Stroke, 1 Cylinder | *[[Two stroke|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 B7HS | *Spark Plug: NGK [[NGK B7HS|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 | *Parts Catalog 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_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]] | [[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-g4tra.jpg|left|thumb|1971 Kawasaki G4TRA]] | |||
[[Image:1971-Kawasaki-G4TRA-Red-0.jpg|left|thumb|1971 Kawasaki G4TRA "TRAIL BOSS" in Red]] | |||
[[Image:1971-Kawasaki-G4TRA-Red-1.jpg|left|thumb|1971 Kawasaki G4TRA "TRAIL BOSS" in Red]] | |||
[[Image:1971-Kawasaki-G4TRA-Red-2.jpg|left|thumb|1971 Kawasaki G4TRA "TRAIL BOSS" in Red]] | |||
[[Image:1971-Kawasaki-G4TRA-Red-3.jpg|left|thumb|1971 Kawasaki G4TRA "TRAIL BOSS" in Red]] | |||
[[Image:1971-Kawasaki-G4TRA-Red-4.jpg|left|thumb|1971 Kawasaki G4TRA "TRAIL BOSS" in Red]] | |||
[[Image:1971-Kawasaki-G4TRA-Red-5.jpg|left|thumb|1971 Kawasaki G4TRA "TRAIL BOSS" in Red]] | |||
[[Image:1971-Kawasaki-G4TRA-Red-6.jpg|left|thumb|1971 Kawasaki G4TRA "TRAIL BOSS" in Red]] | |||
[[Image:1971-Kawasaki-G4TRA-Red-7.jpg|left|thumb|1971 Kawasaki G4TRA "TRAIL BOSS" in Red]] | |||
[[Image:1971-Kawasaki-G4TRA-Red-8.jpg|left|thumb|1971 Kawasaki G4TRA "TRAIL BOSS" in Red]] | |||
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*Engine No.: G4E014462- | *Engine No.: G4E014462- | ||
*Frame No.: G4-014460- | *Frame No.: G4-014460- | ||
*Parts | *Parts Catalog No. : 99995- 176S | ||
*Owner's Manual No.: 99995-213 | *Owner's Manual No.: 99995-213 | ||
*Shop Manual No.: 99995-201 (SM-1) | *Shop Manual No.: 99995-201 (SM-1) | ||
*Major Changes: Color and marking. Chrome plated muffler cover. | *Major Changes: Color and marking. Chrome plated muffler cover. | ||
==1972== | ==1972== | ||
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*Engine No.: G4E029960- | *Engine No.: G4E029960- | ||
*Frame No.: G4-036049- | *Frame No.: G4-036049- | ||
*Parts | *Parts Catalog No. : 99997-524s | ||
*Owner's Manual No.: 99997-530 | *Owner's Manual No.: 99997-530 | ||
*Shop Manual No.: 99995-201(SM-1) | *Shop Manual No.: 99995-201(SM-1) | ||
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*Engine No.: G4E046102- | *Engine No.: G4E046102- | ||
*Frame No.: G4-052153- | *Frame No.: G4-052153- | ||
*Parts | *Parts Catalog No. : 99997-558s | ||
*Owner's Manual No.: 99997-544 | *Owner's Manual No.: 99997-544 | ||
*Shop Manual No.: 99995-201 ISM-1) | *Shop Manual No.: 99995-201 ISM-1) | ||
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==1974== | ==1974== | ||
[[Image:1974-kawasaki-g4trd.jpg|left|thumb|1974 Kawasaki G4TRD]] | [[Image:1974-kawasaki-g4trd.jpg|left|thumb|1974 Kawasaki G4TRD]] | ||
[[Image:1974-Kawasaki-G4TRD-Red-461-0.jpg|left|thumb|1974 Kawasaki G4TR in Red]] | |||
[[Image:1974-Kawasaki-G4TRD-Red-461-1.jpg|left|thumb|1974 Kawasaki G4TR in Red]] | |||
[[Image:1974-Kawasaki-G4TRD-Red-461-2.jpg|left|thumb|1974 Kawasaki G4TR in Red]] | |||
[[Image:1974-Kawasaki-G4TRD-Red-461-3.jpg|left|thumb|1974 Kawasaki G4TR in Red]] | |||
[[Image:1974-Kawasaki-G4TRD-Red-461-4.jpg|left|thumb|1974 Kawasaki G4TR in Red]] | |||
[[Image:1974-Kawasaki-G4TRD-Red-461-5.jpg|left|thumb|1974 Kawasaki G4TR in Red]] | |||
[[Image:1974-Kawasaki-G4TRD-Red-461-6.jpg|left|thumb|1974 Kawasaki G4TR in Red]] | |||
[[Image:1974-Kawasaki-G4TRD-Red-461-7.jpg|left|thumb|1974 Kawasaki G4TR in Red]] | |||
[[Image:1974-Kawasaki-G4TRD-Red-461-8.jpg|left|thumb|1974 Kawasaki G4TR in Red]] | |||
[[Image:1974-Kawasaki-G4TR-Red-1858-0.jpg|left|thumb|1974 Kawasaki G4TR in Red]] | |||
[[Image:1974-Kawasaki-G4TR-Red-1858-1.jpg|left|thumb|1974 Kawasaki G4TR in Red]] | |||
[[Image:1974-Kawasaki-G4TR-Red-1858-2.jpg|left|thumb|1974 Kawasaki G4TR in Red]] | |||
[[Image:1974-Kawasaki-G4TR-Red-1858-3.jpg|left|thumb|1974 Kawasaki G4TR in Red]] | |||
[[Image:1974-Kawasaki-G4TR-Red-1858-4.jpg|left|thumb|1974 Kawasaki G4TR in Red]] | |||
[[Image:1974-Kawasaki-G4TR-Red-1858-5.jpg|left|thumb|1974 Kawasaki G4TR in Red]] | |||
[[Image:1974-Kawasaki-G4TR-Red-1858-6.jpg|left|thumb|1974 Kawasaki G4TR in Red]] | |||
[[Image:1974-Kawasaki-G4TR-Red-1858-7.jpg|left|thumb|1974 Kawasaki G4TR in Red]] | |||
[[Image:1974-Kawasaki-G4TR-Red-1858-8.jpg|left|thumb|1974 Kawasaki G4TR in Red]] | |||
[[Image:1974-Kawasaki-G4TR-Red-1858-9.jpg|left|thumb|1974 Kawasaki G4TR in Red]] | |||
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*Engine No.: G4E064001- | *Engine No.: G4E064001- | ||
*Frame No.: G4-070001- | *Frame No.: G4-070001- | ||
*Parts | *Parts Catalog No.: 99997-619 | ||
*Owner's Manual No.: 99997-819 | *Owner's Manual No.: 99997-819 | ||
*Shop Manual No.: 99995-201 (SM-1) | *Shop Manual No.: 99995-201 (SM-1) | ||
*Major Changes: Color, marking, fuel tank, and chain case. A "100" emblem affixed to the muffler. | *Major Changes: Color, marking, fuel tank, and chain case. A "100" emblem affixed to the muffler. | ||
==1975== | ==1975== | ||
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*Engine No.: G4E077300- | *Engine No.: G4E077300- | ||
*Frame No. : G4-083000- | *Frame No. : G4-083000- | ||
*Parts | *Parts Catalog No.: 99997-6 19-50s | ||
*Owner's Manual No.: 99997-837 | *Owner's Manual No.: 99997-837 | ||
*Shop Manual No.: 99995-201 (SM-1) | *Shop Manual No.: 99995-201 (SM-1) | ||
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*Engine No.: G4E086000- | *Engine No.: G4E086000- | ||
*Frame No.: G4-091700- | *Frame No.: G4-091700- | ||
*Parts | *Parts Catalog No.: 99997-619-52S | ||
**General Export 99997-619-54S | **General Export 99997-619-54S | ||
*Owner's Manual No.: 99997-866-00 | *Owner's Manual No.: 99997-866-00 | ||
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*Engine No.: G4E092601- | *Engine No.: G4E092601- | ||
*Frame No.: G4-098201- | *Frame No.: G4-098201- | ||
*Parts | *Parts Catalog No.: 99997-619-55S | ||
*Owner's Manual No.: 99997-895-00 | *Owner's Manual No.: 99997-895-00 | ||
*ShopManualNo.: 99995-201 (SM-1) | *ShopManualNo.: 99995-201 (SM-1) | ||
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==1978== | ==1978 KV100== | ||
[[Image:1978-kawasaki-kv100.jpg|left|thumb|1978 Kawasaki KV100-A9]] | [[Image:1978-kawasaki-kv100.jpg|left|thumb|1978 Kawasaki KV100-A9]] | ||
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*Engine No.: G4E096101- | *Engine No.: G4E096101- | ||
*Frame No.: G4-101701- | *Frame No.: G4-101701- | ||
*Parts | *Parts Catalog No.: @ 99997-6 19-57s | ||
*Owner's Manual No. : 99922-1 005-00 | *Owner's Manual No. : 99922-1 005-00 | ||
*Shop Manual No.: 99995-201 (SM-1) | *Shop Manual No.: 99995-201 (SM-1) | ||
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Latest revision as of 00:21, 31 July 2019
The Kawasaki G4TR Trail Boss was a 100cc, single cylinder, dual-purpose motorcycle manufactured by Kawasaki from 1970 through 1978.
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.
Main competitors[edit | edit source]
- Honda SL100
- Yamaha
- Suzuki
1970[edit | edit source]
- 100cc
- 2-Stroke, 1 Cylinder
- Rotary Disc Valve
- 5-Speed Return Shift
- Maximum Horsepower: 11 HP @7,500 rpm
- Spark Plug: NGK B7HS
- Tire Size
- Front: 3.00-18 4PR
- Rear: 3.00-18 4PR
- Color
- Fuel Tank: Candy Red
- Front Fender: Stainless steel
- Engine No.: G4E000001-
- Frame No.: G4-000001-
- Parts Catalog No.: 99995-1 14
- 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.
1971[edit | edit source]
Technically called the G4TRA this year.
- Color
- Fuel Tank: Pearl Candy Red
- Front Fender: Stainless steel
- Engine No.: G4E014462-
- Frame No.: G4-014460-
- Parts Catalog No. : 99995- 176S
- Owner's Manual No.: 99995-213
- Shop Manual No.: 99995-201 (SM-1)
- Major Changes: Color and marking. Chrome plated muffler cover.
1972[edit | edit source]
- Color
- Fuel Tank: Pearl Candy Orange
- Front Fender: Chrome
- Engine No.: G4E029960-
- Frame No.: G4-036049-
- Parts Catalog No. : 99997-524s
- Owner's Manual No.: 99997-530
- Shop Manual No.: 99995-201(SM-1)
- Major Changes: Color and marking. Quick change mechanism lever shifted to right handlebar.
1973[edit | edit source]
- Color
- Fuel Tank: Candy Red
- Front Fender: Chrome
- Engine No.: G4E046102-
- Frame No.: G4-052153-
- Parts Catalog No. : 99997-558s
- Owner's Manual No.: 99997-544
- Shop Manual No.: 99995-201 ISM-1)
- Major Changes: Color and marking. Black cylinder and cylinder head. Turn signal lights and steering lock as standard equipment.
1974[edit | edit source]
- Color
- Fuel Tank: Candy Super Red
- Front Fender: Chrome
- Engine No.: G4E064001-
- Frame No.: G4-070001-
- Parts Catalog No.: 99997-619
- Owner's Manual No.: 99997-819
- Shop Manual No.: 99995-201 (SM-1)
- Major Changes: Color, marking, fuel tank, and chain case. A "100" emblem affixed to the muffler.
1975[edit | edit source]
- Color
- Fuel Tank: Vivid Yellow
- Front Fender: Vivid Yellow
- Engine No.: G4E077300-
- Frame No. : G4-083000-
- Parts Catalog No.: 99997-6 19-50s
- Owner's Manual No.: 99997-837
- Shop Manual No.: 99995-201 (SM-1)
- Major Changes: Color and marking.
1976[edit | edit source]
- Maximum Horsepower: 11 HP @7,500 rpm
- Australian: 9.5 HP @7,000 rpm
- Color
- Fuel Tank: Candy Super Red
- Front Fender: Chrome
- Engine No.: G4E086000-
- Frame No.: G4-091700-
- Parts Catalog No.: 99997-619-52S
- General Export 99997-619-54S
- Owner's Manual No.: 99997-866-00
- Shop Manual No.: 99995-201 ISM-I )
- Major Changes: Model code change for the G4TR. Color, marking, speedometer position, grips, and seat. Tires on U.S. model changed to trial.
1977[edit | edit source]
- Color
- Fuel Tank: Sunlight Yellow
- Front Fender: Chrome
- Engine No.: G4E092601-
- Frame No.: G4-098201-
- Parts Catalog No.: 99997-619-55S
- Owner's Manual No.: 99997-895-00
- ShopManualNo.: 99995-201 (SM-1)
- Major Changes: Color and marking. Bleed valve added to oil pump. Rotary disc material changed to steel.
1978 KV100[edit | edit source]
- Color
- Fuel Tank: Sunlight Yellow
- Front Fender: Chrome
- Engine No.: G4E096101-
- Frame No.: G4-101701-
- Parts Catalog No.: @ 99997-6 19-57s
- Owner's Manual No. : 99922-1 005-00
- Shop Manual No.: 99995-201 (SM-1)
- Major Changes: Gear shift pattern and left engine cover.
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