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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: [[Kawaaki G-series]] | |||
==1972== | ==1972== | ||
==Specifications== | ==Specifications== | ||
Revision as of 20:35, 17 March 2008
The Kawasaki G5 was a dual-purpose motorcycle manufactured by Kawasaki from 1972 through 1975 sharing the Kawasaki 100cc stable with the 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 F-series. The G5 was replaced by the Kawasaki KE100 in 1976.
Also see: Kawaaki G-series
1972
Specifications
- 100cc
- 2-Stroke, 1 Cylinder
- Rotary Disc Valve
- 5-Speed Return Shift
- Maximum Horsepower: 11 HP 07,500 rpm
- Spark Plug: NGK B8HS
- Tire Size
- Front: 2.75-4 8 4PR
- Rear: 3.00-18 4PR
- Color
- Fuel Tank: Yellow
- Front Fender: Yellow
- Engine No.: G5E000001-
- Frame No.: G5-000001-
- Parts Catalog No.: 99997-516
- Owner's Manual No.: 99997-523
- Shop Manual No.: 99995-201 (SM-1)
- Remarks: On and off-road model. Features rear fender cover and trial universal tires.
Photo gallery
1973
- Color
- Fuel Tank: Orange, Candy Blue
- Front Fender: Same as fuel tank
- Engine No.: G5E022055-
- Frame No.: G5-022027-
- Parts Catalog No.: 99997-551S
- Owner's Manual No.: 99997-523-01
- Shop Manual No.: 99995-201 (SM-1)
1974
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.
- Color
- Fuel Tank: Candy Blue, Candy Orange
- Front Fender: Same as fuel tank
- Engine No.: G5E045001-
- Frame No.: G5-045001-
- Parts Catalog No. : 99997-620s
- Owner's Manual No.: 99997-820
- Shop Manual No.: 99997-7 13-00
- Major Changes: Marking. Brake lining wear indicator added.
1975
- Color
- Fuel Tank: Candy Red, Candy Gold
- Front Fender: Same as fuel tank
- Engine No.: G5E069700-
- Frame No.: G5-070500-
- Parts Catalog No. : 99997-651 -50s
- Owner's Manual No.: 99997-836
- Shop Manual No.: 99997-713-00
- Major Changes: Color and marking. Choke lever on the left switch case discontinued.
1976
Model code changed to KE100 see Kawasaki KE100 for more details.
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