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|name = Kawasaki Z1 | |name = Kawasaki Z1 | ||
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|aka = | |aka = | ||
|manufacturer = Kawasaki | |manufacturer = [[Kawasaki]] | ||
|parent_company = | |parent_company = | ||
|production = | |production = 73-75 | ||
|model_year = | |model_year = | ||
|predecessor = | |predecessor = | ||
|successor = | |successor = | ||
|class = | |class = | ||
|engine = | |engine = [[air-cooled]] [[DOHC]] [[inline-four]] 903cc | ||
|bore_stroke = 66 x | |bore_stroke = 66 x 90mm | ||
|compression = | |compression = | ||
|top_speed = | |top_speed = | ||
|power = | |power = 80bhp | ||
|torque = | |torque = | ||
|ignition = | |ignition = | ||
|spark_plug = {{sparkplug| | |spark_plug = {{sparkplug|B8ES}} 73-75 | ||
|battery = {{battery| | |battery = {{battery|12N14-3A}} 73-75 | ||
|transmission = | |transmission = | ||
|frame = | |||
|suspension = | |||
|brakes = | |||
|frame = | |front_tire = {{tire|}} 73-75 | ||
|suspension = | |||
|brakes = | |||
|front_tire = {{tire| | |||
|rear_tire = {{tire|4.00-18}} 73-75 | |rear_tire = {{tire|4.00-18}} 73-75 | ||
|rake_trail = | |rake_trail = | ||
|wheelbase = | |wheelbase = | ||
|length = | |length = | ||
|width = | |width = | ||
|height = | |height = | ||
|seat_height = | |seat_height = | ||
|dry_weight = | |dry_weight = | ||
|wet_weight = | |wet_weight = | ||
|fuel_capacity = | |fuel_capacity = | ||
|oil_capacity = | |oil_capacity = | ||
|fuel_consumption = | |||
|fuel_consumption = | |||
|turning_radius = | |turning_radius = | ||
|related = [[Kawasaki KZ900A]] <br />[[Kawasaki KZ1000A | |related = [[Kawasaki KZ900A]] <br />[[Kawasaki KZ1000A]] | ||
|competition = | |competition = | ||
}} | }} | ||
The '''Kawasaki Z1''' is a [[motorcycle]] produced by [[Kawasaki]] from 1973 to 1975. | |||
==Intro== | ==Intro== | ||
[[Kawasaki]]'s earlier two and three-cylinder bikes such as the [[Kawasaki H1|H1]], and [[Kawasaki H2|H2]] had bestowed Kawasaki with a high performance image. | [[Kawasaki]]'s earlier two and three-cylinder bikes such as the [[Kawasaki H1|H1]], and [[Kawasaki H2|H2]] had bestowed Kawasaki with a high performance image. The '''Kawasaki Z1''' gave the world its first true [[superbike]]. Introduced in late 1972, the Z1 was Kawasaki's first four-cylinder, four-stroke motorcycle. During its planning stages it was called the Z1 'New York Steak'. The Z1 became the "King of the Road" and an industry leader; as the first production motorcycle to bring such high performance and prestige to the general public. ''[[Cycle magazine|Cycle Magazine]]'' recorded a standing quarter mile time of 12.83 seconds @ 101.7 mph. | ||
The '''Kawasaki Z1''' gave the world its first true [[superbike]]. Introduced in late 1972, the Z1 was Kawasaki's first four-cylinder, four-stroke motorcycle. During its planning stages it was called the | |||
The Z1 became the "King of the Road" and an industry leader; as the first production motorcycle to bring such high performance and prestige to the general public. ''[[Cycle magazine|Cycle Magazine]]'' recorded a standing quarter mile time of 12.83 seconds @ 101.7 mph. | |||
==1973 Z1== | ==1973 Z1== | ||
[[Image:1973-kawasaki-z1.jpg|left|thumb|1973 Kawasaki Z1 900]][[Image:1974-Kawasaki-Z1A-900-Brown-0.jpg|left|thumb|1974 Kawasaki Z1A in Brown]][[Image:1974-Kawasaki-Z1A-900-Brown-1.jpg|left|thumb|1974 Kawasaki Z1A in Brown]][[Image:1973-Kawasaki-Z1-Candy-Brown-5427-0.jpg|left|thumb|1973 Kawasaki Z1 in Candy Brown]][[Image:1973-Kawasaki-Z1-Candy-Brown-5427-1.jpg|left|thumb|1973 Kawasaki Z1 in Candy Brown]][[Image:1973-Kawasaki-Z1-Candy-Brown-5427-2.jpg|left|thumb|1973 Kawasaki Z1 in Candy Brown]] | |||
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*903 cc | |||
*[[Four-stroke]], 4 Cylinder | |||
*Double Over Head Camshaft | |||
*5-Speed Return Shift | |||
*Maximum Horsepower: 82 HP @8,500 rpm | |||
*Spark Plug: NGK [[NGK B8ES|B8ES]] | |||
*Tire Size | |||
*Front: 3.25H-19 4PR | |||
*Rear: 4.00H-18 4PR | |||
*Color | *Color | ||
**Fuel Tank: Candy Yellow | **Fuel Tank: Candy Yellow, Candy Brown | ||
**Front Fender: Chrome | **Front Fender: Chrome | ||
*Engine No.: Z1E000001- | *Engine No.: Z1E000001- | ||
*Frame No.: | *Frame No.: ZIF-000001- | ||
*Parts | *Parts Catalogue No.: 99997-603, (E) 99997-608S | ||
*Owner's Manual No. : 99997-800 | *Owner's Manual No. : 99997-800 | ||
*Shop Manual No. : 99997-700 | *Shop Manual No. : 99997-700 | ||
*Remarks: Four-cylinder, four exhaust superbike. Has automatic chain oiler. | |||
==1974 Z1A== | ==1974 Z1A== | ||
[[Image:1974-kawasaki-z1a.jpg|left|thumb|1974 Kawasaki Z1A 900]][[Image:1974-Kawasaki-Z1A-Maroon-0.jpg|left|thumb|1974 Kawasaki Z1A in Maroon]] | |||
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*Color | *Color | ||
**Fuel Tank: Candy | **Fuel Tank: Candy Orange | ||
**Front Fender: | **Front Fender: Candy Yellow | ||
*Engine No.: Z1E020001- | *Engine No.: Z1E020001- | ||
*Frame No.: Z1F-020001- | *Frame No.: Z1F-020001- | ||
*Parts | *Parts Catalogue No. : 99997-627, (E) 99997-627-01S | ||
*Owner's Manual No. : 99997-808, (E) 99997-021, (F) 99983-009, (I) 99983-010, (W) 99983-011 | *Owner's Manual No. : 99997-808, (E) 99997-021, (F) 99983-009, (I) 99983-010, (W) 99983-011 | ||
*Shop Manual No.: 99997-700 | *Shop Manual No.: 99997-700 | ||
*Major Changes: Color and marking and engine changed from black to aluminum. | |||
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==1975 Z1B== | ==1975 Z1B== | ||
[[Image:1975-kawasaki-z1b.jpg|left|thumb|1975 Kawasaki Z1B 900]][[Image:1975-Kawasaki-Z1-Brown-0.jpg|left|thumb|1975 Kawasaki Z1 900 in Brown]][[Image:1975-Kawasaki-Z1-Brown-1.jpg|left|thumb|1975 Kawasaki Z1 900 in Brown]][[Image:1975-Kawasaki-Z1-Brown-2.jpg|left|thumb|1975 Kawasaki Z1 900 in Brown]][[Image:1975-Kawasaki-Z1-Brown-3.jpg|left|thumb|1975 Kawasaki Z1 900 in Brown]][[Image:1975-Kawasaki-Z1-Blue-7762-0.jpg|left|thumb|1975 Kawasaki Z1 in Blue]][[Image:1975-Kawasaki-Z1-Blue-7762-1.jpg|left|thumb|1975 Kawasaki Z1 in Blue]][[Image:1975-Kawasaki-Z1-Blue-7762-2.jpg|left|thumb|1975 Kawasaki Z1 in Blue]][[Image:1975-Kawasaki-Z1-Blue-7762-3.jpg|left|thumb|1975 Kawasaki Z1 in Blue]] | |||
Image:1975-kawasaki-z1b.jpg|1975 Kawasaki Z1B 900 | <br style="clear: left"/> | ||
Image:1975-Kawasaki-Z1-Brown-0.jpg|1975 Kawasaki Z1 900 in Brown | |||
Image:1975-Kawasaki-Z1-Brown-1.jpg| | |||
Image:1975-Kawasaki-Z1-Brown-2.jpg|1975 Kawasaki Z1 900 in Brown | |||
Image:1975-Kawasaki-Z1-Brown-3.jpg| | |||
Image:1975-Kawasaki-Z1-Blue-7762-0.jpg|1975 Kawasaki Z1 in Blue | |||
Image:1975-Kawasaki-Z1-Blue-7762-1.jpg|1975 Kawasaki Z1 in Blue | |||
Image:1975-Kawasaki-Z1-Blue-7762-2.jpg|1975 Kawasaki Z1 in Blue | |||
Image:1975-Kawasaki-Z1-Blue-7762-3.jpg|1975 Kawasaki Z1 in Blue | |||
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*Color | *Color | ||
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*Engine No.: Z1E047500- | *Engine No.: Z1E047500- | ||
*Frame No.: Z1F-047500- | *Frame No.: Z1F-047500- | ||
*Parts | *Parts Catalogue No.: 99997-627-50S, (E) 99997-627-51S | ||
*Owner's Manual No.: 99997-832 | *Owner's Manual No.: 99997-832 | ||
*Shop Manual No.: 99997-700 | *Shop Manual No.: 99997-700 | ||
*Major Changes: Color and marking. Special chain provided with sealed-in grease. Automatic chain oiler discontinued. | *Major Changes: Color and marking. Special chain provided with sealed-in grease. Automatic chain oiler discontinued. | ||
==1976 Z1== | ==1976 Z1== | ||
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[[Category:Kawasaki motorcycles | [[Category:Kawasaki motorcycles]] | ||
[[Category:1970s motorcycles]] | [[Category:1970s motorcycles]] | ||