The Kawasaki G3-SS motorcycle was produced from 1969 to 1973 and had a single cylinder, two-stroke engine with rotary valves and a capacity of 89cc. It had a Mikuni VM19SC Carburettor, points ignition, and a kick start. The bike produced a maximum power of 10.5 hp at 8000 rpm and max torque of 0.98 Nm at 7000 rpm. The G3-SS had a 5-speed transmission and chain final drive. Suspension was standard forks at the front and dual shocks at the rear, with a rake of 24.0 degrees. Brakes were drum style, front and rear, and the bike rode on 2.75-18 tires. The wheelbase measured 1150mm and the bike had a seat height of 770mm. The dry weight was 83kg and the fuel capacity was 8.6 litres.
Technical specifications:
Make Model: Kawasaki G3-SS
| Year | 1969 – 73 |
|---|---|
| Engine | Two stroke, single cylinder, Rotary valves |
| Capacity | 89 cc / 5.4 cu-in |
| Bore x Stroke | 47.0 x 51.8 mm |
| Cooling System | Air cooled |
| Compression Ratio | 7.0:1 |
| Induction | Mikuni VM19SC Carburettor |
| Ignition | Points |
| Starting | Kick |
| Max Power | 10.5 hp / 7.7 kW) @ 8000 rpm |
| Max Torque | 0.98 Nm / 0.7 lb-ft @ 7000 rpm |
| Transmission | 5 Speed |
| Final Drive | Chain |
| Front Suspension | Standard froks |
| Rear Suspension | Dual shocks |
| Rake | 24.0 degrees |
| Front Brakes | Drum |
| Rear Brakes | Drum |
| Front Tyre | 2.75 -18 |
| Rear Tyre | 2.75 -18 |
| Wheelbase | 1150 mm / 45.3 in |
| Seat Height | 770 mm / 30.3 in |
| Dry Weight | 83.0 kg / 183 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity | 8.6 Litres / 2.2 US gal |
