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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.
==1972==
==1972==
[[Image:1972-kawasaki-g5.jpg|left|thumb|1972 Kawasaki G5]][[Image:1972-Kawasaki-G5-Yellow-2997-0.jpg|left|thumb|1972 Kawasaki G5 in Yellow]][[Image:1972-Kawasaki-G5-Yellow-2997-1.jpg|left|thumb|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-2997-3.jpg|left|thumb|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-2997-5.jpg|left|thumb|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-2997-7.jpg|left|thumb|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]]
==Specifications==
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*100[[cc]]
 
*[[Two stroke|2-Stroke]], 1 Cylinder
 
*[[Rotary Disc Valve]]
*100 cc
*2-Stroke, 1 Cylinder
*Rotary Disc Valve
*5-Speed Return Shift
*5-Speed Return Shift
*Maximum Horsepower: 11 HP 07,500 rpm
*Maximum Horsepower: 11 HP 07,500 rpm
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*Shop Manual No.: 99995-201 (SM-1)
*Shop Manual No.: 99995-201 (SM-1)
*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===
[[Image:1972-kawasaki-g5.jpg|left|thumb|1972 Kawasaki G5]][[Image:1972-Kawasaki-G5-Yellow-2997-0.jpg|left|thumb|1972 Kawasaki G5 in Yellow]][[Image:1972-Kawasaki-G5-Yellow-2997-1.jpg|left|thumb|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-2997-3.jpg|left|thumb|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-2997-5.jpg|left|thumb|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-2997-7.jpg|left|thumb|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]]
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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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*Owner's Manual No.: 99997-523-01
*Owner's Manual No.: 99997-523-01
*Shop Manual No.: 99995-201 (SM-1)
*Shop Manual No.: 99995-201 (SM-1)
*Major Changes: Color and marking. Turn signal lights as standard equipment. Front tire size changed to 2.75-19 4PR.


==1974==
==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.
[[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]]
[[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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[[Category:Kawasaki motorcycles|G5]]
[[Category:Kawasaki motorcycles|G5]]
[[Category:1970s motorcycles]]
[[Category:1970s motorcycles]]
[[Category:Dual purpose 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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