Engineered by Kawasaki for the enduro - offroad motorcycle segment, the 1975 Kawasaki G5 100 features a 99 cc (6 cu in) air-cooled single cylinder, two-stroke configuration. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 11 HP (8 kW), transferring power to the rear wheel through chain final drive. With a specific output of 111.1 HP per liter, the engine character is reflecting a performance-oriented street tune that balances strong mid-range pull with an energetic top-end rush.
On the scales, the G5 100 measures 88.5 kg (195 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.12 HP/kg (8.05 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 1,260 mm (49.6 in) wheelbase engineered for quick, flickable steering geometry. The 7.94-liter (2.1 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints.
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