Kawasaki Z1

Intro

Kawasaki's earlier two and three-cylinder bikes such as the H1, and 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. 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 recorded a standing quarter mile time of 12.83 seconds @ 101.7 mph.

1973 Z1

1973 Kawasaki Z1 900

1974 Kawasaki Z1A in Brown

1974 Kawasaki Z1A in Brown

1973 Kawasaki Z1 in Candy Brown

1973 Kawasaki Z1 in Candy Brown

1973 Kawasaki Z1 in Candy Brown

• 903 cc
• Four-stroke, 4 Cylinder
• Double Over Head Camshaft
• 5-Speed Return Shift
• Maximum Horsepower: 82 HP @8,500 rpm
• Spark Plug: NGK B8ES
• Tire Size
• Front: 3.25H-19 4PR
• Rear: 4.00H-18 4PR
• Color
  • Fuel Tank: Candy Yellow, Candy Brown
  • Front Fender: Chrome
• Engine No.: Z1E000001-
• Frame No.: ZIF-000001-
• Parts Catalogue No.: 99997-603, (E) 99997-608S
• Owner's Manual No. : 99997-800
• Shop Manual No. : 99997-700
• Remarks: Four-cylinder, four exhaust superbike. Has automatic chain oiler.

1974 Z1A

1974 Kawasaki Z1A 900

1974 Kawasaki Z1A in Maroon

• Color
  • Fuel Tank: Candy Orange
  • Front Fender: Candy Yellow
• Engine No.: Z1E020001-
• Frame No.: Z1F-020001-
• 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
• Shop Manual No.: 99997-700
• Major Changes: Color and marking and engine changed from black to aluminum.

1975 Z1B

1975 Kawasaki Z1B 900

1975 Kawasaki Z1 900 in Brown

1975 Kawasaki Z1 900 in Brown

1975 Kawasaki Z1 900 in Brown

1975 Kawasaki Z1 900 in Brown

1975 Kawasaki Z1 in Blue

1975 Kawasaki Z1 in Blue

1975 Kawasaki Z1 in Blue

1975 Kawasaki Z1 in Blue

• Color
  • Fuel Tank: Candy Super Blue, Candy Super Red
  • Front Fender: Chrome
• Engine No.: Z1E047500-
• Frame No.: Z1F-047500-
• Parts Catalogue No.: 99997-627-50S, (E) 99997-627-51S
• Owner's Manual No.: 99997-832
• Shop Manual No.: 99997-700
• Major Changes: Color and marking. Special chain provided with sealed-in grease. Automatic chain oiler discontinued.

1976 Z1

The model designation was changed to KZ900A and started in 1976 with the KZ900-A4 model.