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{{Motorcycle
|name            = Kawasaki G5
|photo= 1975-Kawasaki-G5C-Yellow-2492-0.jpg
|aka              =
|manufacturer    = Kawasaki
|parent_company  =
|production      =
|model_year      =
|predecessor      =
|successor        = [[Kawasaki KE100A]]
|class            =
|engine          = 100[[cc]] [[Two stroke|2-Stroke]], [[Single Cylinder]], [[Rotary Disc Valve]]
|bore_stroke      =
|compression      =
|top_speed        =55 mph
|power            = 11 HP @ 7,500 rpm
|torque          =
|ignition        =
|spark_plug      = {{Sparkplug|NGK B8HS}}
|battery          =
|transmission    = 5-Speed Return Shift
|frame            =
|suspension      =
|brakes          =
|front_tire = {{tire|2.75-18}}
|rear_tire = {{tire|3.00-18}}
|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          =
|competition      =
|manuals          =
}}
The '''Kawasaki G5''' was a [[dual-purpose motorcycle]] manufactured by [[Kawasaki]] from 1972 through 1975 sharing the Kawasaki 100cc stable with the [[Kawasaki G4TR/KV100|Kawasaki G4TR]]. A very decent trail or off-road bike, the G5 had sufficient power and torque. In many ways, it filled the 100cc gap in the [[Kawasaki F-series|F-series]]. The G5 was replaced by the [[Kawasaki KE100]] in 1976.
The '''Kawasaki G5''' was a [[dual-purpose motorcycle]] manufactured by [[Kawasaki]] from 1972 through 1975 sharing the Kawasaki 100cc stable with the [[Kawasaki G4TR/KV100|Kawasaki G4TR]]. A very decent trail or off-road bike, the G5 had sufficient power and torque. In many ways, it filled the 100cc gap in the [[Kawasaki F-series|F-series]]. The G5 was replaced by the [[Kawasaki KE100]] in 1976.


Also see: [[Kawasaki G-series]]
Also see: [[Kawasaki G-series]]
==1972==
==1972==
==Specifications==
==Info==
*100[[cc]]
*[[Two stroke|2-Stroke]], 1 Cylinder
*[[Rotary Disc Valve]]
*5-Speed Return Shift
*Maximum Horsepower: 11 HP 07,500 rpm
*Spark Plug: NGK [[NGK B8HS|B8HS]]
*Tire Size
**Front: 2.75-4 8 4PR
**Rear: 3.00-18 4PR
*Color
*Color
**Fuel Tank: Yellow
**Fuel Tank: Yellow
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*Remarks: On and off-road model. Features rear fender cover and trial universal tires.
*Remarks: On and off-road model. Features rear fender cover and trial universal tires.
===Photo gallery===
===Photo gallery===
[[Image:1972-Kawasaki-G5-Yellow-2997-0.jpg|left|thumb|1972 Kawasaki G5 in Yellow]]
<gallery mode="packed-hover">
[[Image:1972-Kawasaki-G5-Yellow-2997-1.jpg|left|thumb|1972 Kawasaki G5 in Yellow]]
Image:1972-Kawasaki-G5-Yellow-2997-0.jpg|1972 Kawasaki G5 in Yellow
[[Image:1972-Kawasaki-G5-Yellow-2997-2.jpg|left|thumb|1972 Kawasaki G5 in Yellow]]
Image:1972-Kawasaki-G5-Yellow-2997-1.jpg|1972 Kawasaki G5 in Yellow
[[Image:1972-Kawasaki-G5-Yellow-2997-3.jpg|left|thumb|1972 Kawasaki G5 in Yellow]]
Image:1972-Kawasaki-G5-Yellow-2997-2.jpg|1972 Kawasaki G5 in Yellow
[[Image:1972-Kawasaki-G5-Yellow-2997-4.jpg|left|thumb|1972 Kawasaki G5 in Yellow]]
Image:1972-Kawasaki-G5-Yellow-2997-3.jpg|1972 Kawasaki G5 in Yellow
[[Image:1972-Kawasaki-G5-Yellow-2997-5.jpg|left|thumb|1972 Kawasaki G5 in Yellow]]
Image:1972-Kawasaki-G5-Yellow-2997-4.jpg|1972 Kawasaki G5 in Yellow
[[Image:1972-Kawasaki-G5-Yellow-2997-6.jpg|left|thumb|1972 Kawasaki G5 in Yellow]]
Image:1972-Kawasaki-G5-Yellow-2997-5.jpg|1972 Kawasaki G5 in Yellow
[[Image:1972-Kawasaki-G5-Yellow-2997-7.jpg|left|thumb|1972 Kawasaki G5 in Yellow]]
Image:1972-Kawasaki-G5-Yellow-2997-6.jpg|1972 Kawasaki G5 in Yellow
[[Image:1972-Kawasaki-G5-Yellow-2997-8.jpg|left|thumb|1972 Kawasaki G5 in Yellow]]
 
[[Image:1972-Kawasaki-G5-Yellow-2997-9.jpg|left|thumb|1972 Kawasaki G5 in Yellow]]
Image:1972-Kawasaki-G5-Yellow-2997-8.jpg|1972 Kawasaki G5 in Yellow
[[Image:1972-Kawasaki-G5-Yellow-2997-9.jpg|left|thumb|1972 Kawasaki G5 in Yellow]]
 
[[Image:Bikepics-2016477-800.jpg|left|thumb|1972 Kawasaki G5 restored by user Tonyd]]
Image:Bikepics-2016477-800.jpg|1972 Kawasaki G5 restored by user Tonyd
[[Image:Picture 090.jpg|left|thumb|1972 Kawasaki G5 restored by user Tonyd]]
Image:Picture 090.jpg|1972 Kawasaki G5 restored by user Tonyd
</gallery>
 
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==1973==
==1973==
[[Image:1973-kawasaki-g5a.jpg|left|thumb|1973 Kawasaki G5A]]
[[Image:1973-kawasaki-g5a.jpg|left|thumb|1973 Kawasaki G5A]]
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==1974==
==1974==
<gallery mode='packed-hover'>
File:1974_kawasaki_G5_blueblack.JPG|left|thumb|1974 Kawasaki G5 in blue/black
File:1974-kawasaki-g5b.jpg|left|thumb|1974 Kawasaki G5B
File:1974-Kawasaki-G5-Orange-3718-0.jpg|left|thumb|1974 Kawasaki G5 in Orange
File:1974-Kawasaki-G5-Orange-3718-1.jpg|left|thumb|1974 Kawasaki G5 in Orange
File:1974-Kawasaki-G5-Orange-3718-2.jpg|left|thumb|1974 Kawasaki G5 in Orange
File:1974-Kawasaki-G5-Orange-3718-3.jpg|left|thumb|1974 Kawasaki G5 in Orange
File:1974-Kawasaki-G5-Orange-3718-4.jpg|left|thumb|1974 Kawasaki G5 in Orange
</gallery>
In 1974, major changes for the G5 were color and marking and turn signal lights as standard equipment. Front tire size changed to 2.75-19 4PR.
In 1974, major changes for the G5 were color and marking and turn signal lights as standard equipment. Front tire size changed to 2.75-19 4PR.
[[Image:1974_kawasaki_G5_blueblack.JPG|left|thumb|1974 Kawasaki G5 in blue/black]][[Image:1974-kawasaki-g5b.jpg|left|thumb|1974 Kawasaki G5B]][[Image:1974-Kawasaki-G5-Orange-3718-0.jpg|left|thumb|1974 Kawasaki G5 in Orange]][[Image:1974-Kawasaki-G5-Orange-3718-1.jpg|left|thumb|1974 Kawasaki G5 in Orange]][[Image:1974-Kawasaki-G5-Orange-3718-2.jpg|left|thumb|1974 Kawasaki G5 in Orange]][[Image:1974-Kawasaki-G5-Orange-3718-3.jpg|left|thumb|1974 Kawasaki G5 in Orange]][[Image:1974-Kawasaki-G5-Orange-3718-4.jpg|left|thumb|1974 Kawasaki G5 in Orange]]
 
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*Color
*Color
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==1975==
==1975==
[[Image:1975-kawasaki-g5c.jpg|left|thumb|1975 Kawasaki G5C]][[Image:1975-Kawasaki-G5C-Yellow-2492-0.jpg|left|thumb|1975 Kawasaki G5C in Yellow]][[Image:1975-Kawasaki-G5C-Yellow-2492-1.jpg|left|thumb|1975 Kawasaki G5C in Yellow]][[Image:1975-Kawasaki-G5C-Yellow-2492-2.jpg|left|thumb|1975 Kawasaki G5C in Yellow]]
<gallery mode='packed-hover'>
<br style="clear: left"/>
File:1975-kawasaki-g5c.jpg|left|thumb|1975 Kawasaki G5C
File:1975-Kawasaki-G5C-Yellow-2492-0.jpg|left|thumb|1975 Kawasaki G5C in Yellow
File:1975-Kawasaki-G5C-Yellow-2492-1.jpg|left|thumb|1975 Kawasaki G5C in Yellow
File:1975-Kawasaki-G5C-Yellow-2492-2.jpg|left|thumb|1975 Kawasaki G5C in Yellow
</gallery>
 


*Color
*Color
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==See Also==
*[[Kawasaki G5/pictures]]
{{motorcycle-stub}}
{{Kawasaki}}
[[Category:Kawasaki G5]]
[[Category:Kawasaki motorcycles|G5]]
[[Category:Kawasaki motorcycles|G5]]
[[Category:1970s motorcycles]]
[[Category:1970s motorcycles]]
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[[Category:2-stroke motorcycles]]
[[Category:2-stroke motorcycles]]
[[Category:Rotary Disc Valve motorcycles]]
[[Category:Rotary Disc Valve motorcycles]]
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