Kawasaki 100: history, specs, pictures
| Kawasaki 100 | |
| Manufacturer | |
|---|---|
| Also called | 100 G4TR, 100 G5, 100 G 7 T |
| Production | 1972 - 1974 |
| Engine | single cylinder, two-stroke |
| Bore / Stroke | 49.5mm x 51.8mm |
| Top Speed | 71 mph (115 km/h) |
| Horsepower | 11.26 HP (8.4 KW) @ 8000RPM |
| Torque | 8.41 ft/lbs (11.4 Nm) @ 7000RPM |
| Fuel System | carburetor |
| Ignition | magneto |
| Transmission | Gear box: 5-speed Final Drive: chain |
| Suspension | Front: long travel ceriani-type telescopic forks Rear: 5-way adjustable dual shock swing arm |
| Brakes | Front: expanding brake Rear: expanding brake |
| Front Tire | 2.50-18 |
| Rear Tire | 2.75-18 |
| Wheelbase | 49.02 inches (1245 mm) |
| Length | 76.5 inches (1943 mm) |
| Width | 33.5 inches (851 mm) |
| Height | 41.5 inches (1054 mm) |
| Weight | 190.92 pounds (86.6 Kg) (dry), 96.0 kg (wet) |
| Recommended Oil | K-tech 10W-40 |
| Fuel Capacity | 2.64 Gallon (10.00 Liters) |
| Manuals | Service Manual |
The Kawasaki 100 G 7 T was a single cylinder, two-stroke standard produced by Kawasaki between 1972 and 1974. It could reach a top speed of 71 mph (115 km/h). Max torque was 8.41 ft/lbs (11.4 Nm) @ 7000 RPM. Claimed horsepower was 11.26 HP (8.4 KW) @ 8000 RPM.
Engine[edit | edit source]
The engine was a air cooled single cylinder, two-stroke. A 49.5mm bore x 51.8mm stroke result in a displacement of just 100.0 cubic centimeters. Fuel was supplied via a rotary valves.
Drive[edit | edit source]
The bike has a 5-speed transmission. Power was moderated via the wet, multi-disc.
Chassis[edit | edit source]
It came with a 2.50-18 front tire and a 2.75-18 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via expanding brake in the front and a expanding brake in the rear. The front suspension was a long travel ceriani-type telescopic forks while the rear was equipped with a 5-way adjustable dual shock swing arm. The 100 G 7 T was fitted with a 2.64 Gallon (10.00 Liters) fuel tank. The bike weighed just 190.92 pounds (86.6 Kg). The wheelbase was 49.02 inches (1245 mm) long.