Kawasaki G3 (1969-73)

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