The Kawasaki G3SS motorcycle specifications include a 89 cc (5.43 cu in) engine, power of 10.5 hp (7.7 kW) @ 8,000 rpm, a 5-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 83 kg (183 lb).
Key specifications
How the Kawasaki G3SS compares
This compares the motorcycle with all Kawasaki models in this specifications database. The blue marker is this model and the grey line is the Kawasaki database average.
About 86% lower than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 4th percentile across Kawasaki models.
About 87% lower than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 3rd percentile across Kawasaki models.
Very close to the Kawasaki database average. Around the 25th percentile across Kawasaki models.
About 44% smaller than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 18th percentile across Kawasaki models.
Kawasaki database percentile rankings
Percentiles show where this motorcycle sits across the Kawasaki specifications database. They are descriptive database rankings, not performance ratings.
10.5 hp — more powerful than about 4% of Kawasaki models with power data.
89 cc — larger displacement than about 3% of Kawasaki models.
770 mm — taller than about 25% of Kawasaki models.
8.6 L — larger than about 18% of Kawasaki fuel tanks in this database.
Dimensions compared with Kawasaki average
Each measurement is compared with the average value across Kawasaki models where that dimension is available.
1,150
1,441
20% below average.
770
801
4% below average.
160
187
14% below average.
Mechanical overview
Additional useful specifications
| Front tire size | 2.75-18 |
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| Rear tire size | 2.75-18 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 0.127 hp/kg |
| Power-to-weight | 126.5 hp/tonne |
| Specific power | 118.0 hp/L |
| Bore/stroke ratio | 0.91:1 (Undersquare) |
Model information
| Year released | 1972 |
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Engine specifications
| Engine type | Single cylinder, two-stroke |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 89 cc (5.43 cu in) |
| Power | 10.5 hp (7.7 kW) @ 8,000 rpm |
| Torque | 9.8 Nm (1.0 kgf-m or 7.2 ft.lbs) @ 7,000 rpm |
| Bore × stroke | 47.0 x 51.8 mm (1.9 x 2.0 inches) |
| Compression ratio | 7.0:1 |
| Fuel system | Carburettor. Mikuni VM19SC |
| Fuel control | Rotary valves |
| Ignition | points |
| Starter | Kick |
| Lubrication | 2 stroke injection |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Gearbox | 5-speed |
|---|---|
| Final drive | Chain (final drive) |
| Clutch | Wet, 5-plate |
Chassis and suspension
| Frame | Steel |
|---|---|
| Front suspension | Standard froks |
| Rear suspension | 2 shocks |
| Rake | 24.0° |
Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes | Expanding brake (drum brake) |
|---|---|
| Rear brakes | Expanding brake (drum brake) |
| Front tire | 2.75-18 |
| Rear tire | 2.75-18 |
Dimensions and weight
| Dry weight | 83 kg (183 lb) |
|---|---|
| Seat height | 770 mm (30.3 inches) |
| Wheelbase | 1,150 mm (45.3 inches) |
| Ground clearance | 160 mm (6.3 inches) |
Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity | 8.60 L (2.27 US gal) |
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Performance
| Top speed | 104.6 km/h (65.0 mph) |
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| Power/weight ratio | 0.1265 hp/kg |
Other specifications
| Color options | Red |
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| Exhaust system | Single chrome pipe |
Disclaimer: Specifications may vary by market, trim, production date and optional equipment, and scraped or historical data can contain errors. Comparison and percentile values are calculated from Kawasaki models in this specifications database. Always double-check important specifications against the motorcycle owner’s/service manual and official Kawasaki information before relying on them. Visit the official Kawasaki website.