Kawasaki KZ200A: history, specs, pictures

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Kawasaki KZ200A
Manufacturer
Production 1977-1985
Class Street bike
Engine
Top Speed 73 mph
Horsepower 17.57 HP (13.1 KW) @ 8000RPM
Fuel System carburetor
Spark Plug NGK B7ES
Battery YUASA 12N10-3B
Transmission Final Drive: chain
Final Drive Chain: 520x98
Front Sprocket 15T
Rear Sprocket 40T
Brakes Front: single disc
Front Tire 2.75x18
Rear Tire 3.25x17
Weight
Oil Filter K&N KN-123[1]
Recommended Oil K-tech 10W-40
Related Kawasaki KZ250D
Manuals Service Manual


The Kawasaki KZ200A was a single cylinder, four-stroke standard produced by Kawasaki in 1978. Claimed horsepower was 17.57 HP (13.1 KW) @ 8000 RPM.

Engine

The engine was a air cooled single cylinder, four-stroke.

1977-78 KZ200-A1


  • Single Over Head
  • Camshaft
  • 5-Speed Return Shift
  • Color
  • Fuel Tank: Cerulean Blue, Garnet Brown
  • Front Fender: Chrome
  • Engine No.: KZ200AE000001-
  • Frame No.: KZ200A-000004 -
  • Parts Catalogue No.: 99997-683 plus 99997-683-01R, (G) 99997-683-50S, (E) 99997-687
  • Owner's Manual No.: 99932-001-00, (E) 99983-052-00
  • Shop Manual No.: 99931-541-00
  • Remarks: Four-stroke, single-cylinder commuter, with mechanical front disc brake, safety side stand, and electric starter. Steering lock is combined with ignition switch.

1979 KZ200-A2

1979 Kawasaki KZ200 A2


  • 200 cc
  • Four-stroke, 1 Cylinder
  • Over Head Camshaft
  • 5-Speed, Return Shift
  • Tire Sire
  • Front: 2.75- 18 4PR
  • Rear: 3-25-17 6PR
  • Color
  • Fuel Tank: Metallic Black (except (L)), Firecracker Red
  • Front Fender: Chrome
  • Engine No.: KZ200AE026501~
  • Frame No.: KZ200A-026501~
  • Parts Catalogue No.: (U) 99910-1027-01 plus 99910-1027-50R, -51R
  • (E) 99910-1041-02, (G) 99930-1052-02
  • Service Manual No.:
  • (U) 99924-1009-01,(E)(G) 99931-541-03
  • Owner's Manual No.:
  • (U) 99920-1047-01, (E)(G) 99922-1025-02
  • Remarks: Four-stroke, 1 Cylinder Commuter. Mechanical front disc 'brake, safety side stand, electric starter, steering lock combined with ignition switch.

1980 KZ200-A3

1980 Kawasaki KZ200 A3


  • Color
  • Fuel Tank : Firecracker Red , Metallic Black
  • Front Fender: Chrome
  • Engine No.: KZ200AE036501 -
  • Frame No.: KZ200A-036611 -
  • Parts Catalogue No. : Same as KZ200-A2
  • Service Manual No.: 99931-541-03
  • Owner's Manual No.: 99922-1080-02 , (S) 99923-1016-01
  • Major Changes: Automatic chain tensioner, carburetor, fork emblem.


1981 KZ200-A4

1981 Kawasaki KZ200 A4


  • Color
  • Fuel Tank: Brilliant Blue, Moon Dust Silver
  • Front Fender: Chrome
  • Engine No.: KZ200AE054201
  • Frame No.: KZ200A-042001
  • Parts Catalogue No.: 99910-1131-01 , (E) Microfiche
  • Service Manual No.: 99931-541-03
  • Owner's Manual No.: 99922-1101-01
  • Major Changes: Transistorized ignition, color & graphic, rear shock absorbers.

1982 KZ200-A5

1982 Kawasaki KZ200 A5


  • Four-stroke, 1 Cylinder, Single Over Head Camshaft,
  • 5-Speed, Return Shift
  • Color
  • Fuel Tank: Luminous Passion Red, Galaxy Silver
  • Front Fender: Chrome plated
  • Engine No: KZZOOAE068501 -
  • Frame No: KZZ00A-045804 -
  • Parts Catalogue No: 99910-1731-02
  • Service Manual No: 99931-541-05
  • Owner's Manual No: 99922-1774-01
  • Remarks: Commuter bike. Mechanical front disc brake, rear drum brake, steering lock combined with ignition switch.


1983-85 KZ200-A6

1983 Kawasaki KZ200 A6


  • Color
  • Fuel Tank: Galaxy Silver, Luminous Passion Red
  • Front Fender: Chrome plated
  • Engine No: KZ200AE082501 -
  • Frame No: KZ200A-046801 -
  • Parts Catalogue No: 99910-1316-01
  • (UK) 99917-5162-02 (Micro)
  • Service Manual No: Same as 2200-A5
  • Owner's Manual No: 99922-1233-02
  • Changes: Hydraulic front disc brake, Camshaft, balancer mechanism.

References

  1. 2019 K&L Supply Co Catalog. K&L Supply Co. 2019.