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The '''Kawasaki GA''' was a street motorcycle manufactured by [[Kawasaki]] in several variants. The variants are: '''GA1''' (1969-1970), '''GA1A''' (1971-1974), '''GA2A''' (1971-1974), '''GA3''' (1969-1970). The '''GA5A''' (1971-1974) was an upgrade to 100cc. | |||
The GA was an excellent starter motorcycle with its light weight and simple design. The GA withstood abuse extremely well including over-revving of the engine without seizing-up. | |||
==GA1== | ==GA1== | ||
The original model of the GA series. Has double cradle frame and De Carbon(Sealed-in nitrogen) type rear shocks. Made from 1969-1970. | |||
[[Image:Kawasaki-ga1.jpg|left|thumb|Kawaski GA1]] | [[Image:Kawasaki-ga1.jpg|left|thumb|Kawaski GA1]] | ||
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*90[[cc]] | |||
*[[Two stroke|2-stroke]], 1 Cylinder | |||
*90 cc | *[[Rotary Disc Valve]] | ||
*2- | |||
*Rotary Disc Valve | |||
*4-Speed Rotary Shift | *4-Speed Rotary Shift | ||
*Maximum Horsepower: 10.5 HP @8,000 rpm | *Maximum Horsepower: 10.5 HP @8,000 rpm | ||
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*Shop Manual No.: 99995-201(SM-I) | *Shop Manual No.: 99995-201(SM-I) | ||
*Major Changes: Color, marking, front fork, and seat. | *Major Changes: Color, marking, front fork, and seat. | ||
==GA2== | ==GA2== | ||
[[Image:Kawasaki-ga2.jpg|left|thumb|Kawaski GA2]] | [[Image:Kawasaki-ga2.jpg|left|thumb|Kawaski GA2]] | ||
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Modified version of the GA1, with five gears, different coloring and chain case. | Modified version of the GA1, with five gears, different coloring and chain case. Made from 1969-1970. | ||
*90[[cc]] | |||
*90 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:10.5 HP @8,000 rpm | *Maximum Horsepower:10.5 HP @8,000 rpm | ||
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*Parts Catalog No. : 99980-200 | *Parts Catalog No. : 99980-200 | ||
*Shop Manual No.: 99995-201 (SM-1) | *Shop Manual No.: 99995-201 (SM-1) | ||
==GA2A== | ==GA2A== | ||
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*Shop Manual No.: 99995-201 (SM-1) | *Shop Manual No.: 99995-201 (SM-1) | ||
*Major Changes: Color, marking, front fork, and seat. | *Major Changes: Color, marking, front fork, and seat. | ||
==GA3== | ==GA3== | ||
Street scrambler version of the GA2 with universal front tire, and upswept exhaust pipe. Made from 1969-1970. | |||
[[Image:Kawasaki-ga3.jpg|left|thumb|Kawaski GA3]] | [[Image:Kawasaki-ga3.jpg|left|thumb|Kawaski GA3]] | ||
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*90[[cc]] | |||
*[[Two stroke|2-Stroke]], 1 Cylinder | |||
*90 cc | *[[Rotary Disc Valve]] | ||
*2-Stroke, 1 Cylinder | |||
*Rotary Disc Valve | |||
*5-Speed Return Shift | *5-Speed Return Shift | ||
*Maximum Horsepower: 10.5 HP @8,000 rpm | *Maximum Horsepower: 10.5 HP @8,000 rpm | ||
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==GA5A== | ==GA5A== | ||
The GA5A was upgraded from 90cc to 100cc. It had a low exhaust typical of a street motorcycle. Horsepower increased from 10.5 to 11.5 HP. | |||
[[Image:Kawasaki-ga5a.jpg|left|thumb|Kawaski GA5A]] | [[Image:Kawasaki-ga5a.jpg|left|thumb|Kawaski GA5A]] | ||
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Made from 1971-1974. | Made from 1971-1974. | ||
*100 cc | *100[[cc]] | ||
*2- | *[[Two stroke|2-stroke]], 1 Cylinder | ||
*Rotary Disc Valve | *[[Rotary Disc Valve]] | ||
*5-Speed Return Shift | *5-Speed Return Shift | ||
*Maximum Horsepower: 11.5 HP @8,000 rpm | *Maximum Horsepower: 11.5 HP @8,000 rpm | ||
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[[Category:1960s motorcycles]] | [[Category:1960s motorcycles]] | ||
[[Category:1970s motorcycles]] | [[Category:1970s motorcycles]] | ||
[[Category:Street motorcycles]] | |||
[[Category:90cc displacement motorcycles]] | |||
[[Category:90cc 2-stroke motorcycles]] | |||
[[Category:100cc displacement motorcycles]] | |||
[[Category:100cc 2-stroke motorcycles]] | |||
[[Category:Single cylinder motorcycles]] | |||
[[Category:Single cylinder 2-stroke motorcycles]] | |||
[[Category:2-stroke motorcycles]] | |||
[[Category:Rotary Disc Valve motorcycles]] | |||
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