The Kawasaki 100 G5 motorcycle specifications include a 99 cc (6.04 cu in) engine, a 5-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 86.6 kg (191 lb).
Key specifications
How the Kawasaki 100 G5 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 5th percentile across Kawasaki models.
About 48% smaller than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 17th 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.
99 cc — larger displacement than about 5% of Kawasaki models.
7.9 L — larger than about 17% 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.
1,943
2,122
8% below average.
851
833
Close to average.
1,054
1,175
10% below average.
1,245
1,441
14% below average.
241
187
29% above average.
Mechanical overview
Additional useful specifications
| Front tire size | 2.75-19 |
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| Rear tire size | 3.00-18 |
| Bore/stroke ratio | 0.96:1 (Undersquare) |
Model information
| Year released | 1973 |
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| Category | Enduro / offroad |
Engine specifications
| Engine type | Single cylinder, two-stroke |
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| Displacement | 99 cc (6.04 cu in) |
| Bore × stroke | 49.5 x 51.8 mm (2.0 x 2.0 inches) |
| Compression ratio | 7.0:1 |
| Cooling system | Air |
| Fuel system | Carburettor |
| Fuel control | Rotary valves |
| Ignition | Magneto |
| Starter | Kick |
| Lubrication | Super Lube Auto Oil Injection |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Gearbox | 5-speed |
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| Clutch | Wet, Multi-Disc |
Chassis and suspension
| Frame | Tubular Steel Double Cradle |
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| Front suspension | Long Travel Ceriani-type Telescopic Forks |
| Rear suspension | 5-Way Adjustable Dual Shock Swing Arm |
Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes | Expanding brake (drum brake) |
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| Rear brakes | Expanding brake (drum brake) |
| Front tire | 2.75-19 |
| Rear tire | 3.00-18 |
Dimensions and weight
| Dry weight | 86.6 kg (191 lb) |
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| Overall length | 1,943 mm (76.5 inches) |
| Overall width | 851 mm (33.5 inches) |
| Overall height | 1,054 mm (41.5 inches) |
| Wheelbase | 1,245 mm (49.0 inches) |
| Ground clearance | 241 mm (9.5 inches) |
Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity | 7.94 L (2.10 US gal) |
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Performance
| Top speed | 106.2 km/h (66.0 mph) |
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Other specifications
| Color options | Candy Orange or Candy Blue -on Black |
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| Comments | The Kawasaki spec sheet indicates acceleration to be SS 1/8th Mile: 11.5sec |
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