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[[Image:1970-Kawasaki-G31M-Green-2.jpg|right|thumb|250px|1970 Kawasaki G31M Centurion in Lime Green]] | [[Image:1970-Kawasaki-G31M-Green-2.jpg|right|thumb|250px|1970 Kawasaki G31M Centurion in Lime Green]] | ||
The ''' | The '''Kawasaki G31M "Centurian"''' was a 100cc, [[Two stroke|2-stroke]], [[off-road motorcycle]] manufactured by [[Kawasaki]] from 1970 through 1971. | ||
==History== | ==History== | ||
In the early 1970s the highly tuned '''G31M''' was a dominate force in [[Flat Track]], [[Tourist Trophy]] and some [[motocross]] racing along with its larger brother the 250cc [[Kawasaki F21M]]. This model consistently dominated the 100cc class with its unheard of 18.5 [[horsepower]] rated engine. The small tip or "stinger" on the expansion chamber gave the Centurion a distinct sound that is unmistakable to this day. The engine case was slightly different than other Kawasakis with the G31M having a secondary air intake on the carburetor cover. It also required the use of [[bean oil]] as a fuel additive for lubrication. | In the early 1970s the highly tuned '''G31M''' was a dominate force in [[Flat Track]], [[Tourist Trophy]] and some [[motocross]] racing along with its larger brother the 250cc [[Kawasaki F21M]]. This model consistently dominated the 100cc class with its unheard of 18.5 [[horsepower]] rated engine. The small tip or "stinger" on the expansion chamber gave the Centurion a distinct sound that is unmistakable to this day. The engine case was slightly different than other Kawasakis with the G31M having a secondary air intake on the carburetor cover. It also required the use of [[bean oil]] as a fuel additive for lubrication. | ||