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[[Image:1970-kawasaki-f5.jpg|right|thumb|280px|1970 Kawasaki F5]] | [[Image:1970-kawasaki-f5.jpg|right|thumb|280px|1970 Kawasaki F5]] | ||
The '''Kawasaki F5 Bighorn''' was a 350cc, [[Two stroke|2-stroke]], [[dual-purpose motorcycle]] manufactured by [[Kawasaki]] in from 1970 through 1971 and known as the big brother to the [[Kawasaki F4|Kawasaki F4 Sidewinder]], the Bighorn used a newly designed 350cc engine with a 5-speed gearbox and produced 33 hp @ 6,500. The | The '''Kawasaki F5 Bighorn''' was a 350cc, [[Two stroke|2-stroke]], [[dual-purpose motorcycle]] manufactured by [[Kawasaki]] in from 1970 through 1971 and known as the big brother to the [[Kawasaki F4|Kawasaki F4 Sidewinder]], the Bighorn used a newly designed 350cc engine with a 5-speed gearbox and produced 33 hp @ 6,500. The F5 had an enclosed [[carburetor]] to keep out water and dirt, and sufficient ground clearance. The F5 was also one of the few Kawasakis to utilize the unique [[Hatta fork]]s. | ||
The Kawasaki F5 currently can participate in [[AHRMA]] sponsored events in the '''Sportsman 600''' which are 1974 and earlier machines manufactured as 251-600cc, including like-design models.<ref>[http://www.ahrma.org/rulebook/sec14.htm AHRMA rules book]</ref> | The Kawasaki F5 currently can participate in [[AHRMA]] sponsored events in the '''Sportsman 600''' which are 1974 and earlier machines manufactured as 251-600cc, including like-design models.<ref>[http://www.ahrma.org/rulebook/sec14.htm AHRMA rules book]</ref> | ||