| Model year | 1974 |
| Year of manufacture | 1974 |
| First year of ownership | 2010 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2010 |
| Acceleration marks | 7 / 10 |
| Roll-on Performance marks | 9 / 10 |
| Handling marks | 8 / 10 |
| Braking marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) |
8.1 / 10
|
| Previous motorcycle | Baja Motorsports DR70 |
Summary:
Best bike I have ever ridden
General Comments:
Very good handling for such an old bike. I was wanting something to ride till I can get a KX125, but I love this bike so much.
Would you buy another motorcycle from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 2nd December, 2010
| Model year | 1972 |
| Year of manufacture | 1972 |
| First year of ownership | 2005 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2005 |
| Acceleration marks | 9 / 10 |
| Roll-on Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Handling marks | 7 / 10 |
| Braking marks | 7 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 6 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) |
7.4 / 10
|
| Distance when acquired | 1020 miles |
| Most recent distance | 1200 miles |
| Previous motorcycle | Kawasaki KE 100 |
Summary:
A vintage bike, that has too much life in it to take to the junkyard
Faults:
It needs a new rear sprocket and a clutch pack.
General Comments:
This bike was given to me by a friend. I cleaned the fuel filter and carb and it barked to life.
I've had a Kawasaki KE100 in the past, and it was very reliable and a ball to whip down some trails, so I'm anxious to fix the clutch on the F7 175. I did ride the F7 down the road after getting it running and it's noisy, but appears to have a lot of torque. When I get the new clutch pack in it, I should feel much more torque.
I'm considering restoring this bike. Anyone out there have/had one? I'd like to read your comments.
Would you buy another motorcycle from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 16th March, 2007
Hi! I too have a F7 that was given to me. This bike was given to me by a friend. The bike had sat for years, and when I finally got it running, it was all the bike I needed. I weigh about 220lbs and the terrain is Ozark like hilly.
I am in the process of getting it back on the road. I left it outside about 2 years thinking that the engine would be sealed from the moisture. The piston seized in the cylinder and I have just discovered that the wrist pin is seized. I do not really know which way to go because money is always a concern. I very seldom needed to go faster that 55 mph, but the bike always pulled me through hill and trail. I fear that the clutch is also just about gone.
Thanks.
Good luck.