Difference between revisions of "Kawasaki Z1"
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|successor = [[Kawasaki KZ900A]] | |successor = [[Kawasaki KZ900A]] | ||
|class = | |class = | ||
|engine = [[air-cooled]] [[DOHC]] [[inline-four]] | |engine = 903cc [[air-cooled]] [[DOHC]] [[inline-four]] | ||
|bore_stroke = 66 x 66mm | |bore_stroke = 66 x 66mm | ||
|compression = 8.5:1 | |compression = 8.5:1 | ||
|top_speed = 130mph | |top_speed = 130mph | ||
|power = | |power = 82 HP @8,500 rpm | ||
|torque = | |torque = | ||
|fuel_system = 4x [[Mikuni]] VM 28mm [[carburetors]] | |fuel_system = 4x [[Mikuni]] VM 28mm [[carburetors]] | ||
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|spark_plug = {{sparkplug|B8ES}} 73-75 | |spark_plug = {{sparkplug|B8ES}} 73-75 | ||
|battery = {{battery|12N14-3A}} 73-75 | |battery = {{battery|12N14-3A}} 73-75 | ||
|transmission = | |transmission = 5-Speed Return Shift | ||
|frame = tubular steel, [[double cradle]] | |frame = tubular steel, [[double cradle]] | ||
|suspension = Front: [[telescopic forks]] <br /> Rear: [[swingarm]] / twin shocks | |suspension = Front: [[telescopic forks]] <br /> Rear: [[swingarm]] / twin shocks | ||
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*Color | *Color | ||
**Fuel Tank: Candy Yellow, Candy Brown | **Fuel Tank: Candy Yellow, Candy Brown | ||
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*Engine No.: Z1E000001- | *Engine No.: Z1E000001- | ||
*Frame No.: ZIF-000001- | *Frame No.: ZIF-000001- | ||
*Parts | *Parts Catalog 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. | *Remarks: Four-cylinder, four exhaust [[superbike]]. Had an automatic chain oiler. | ||
==1974 Z1A== | ==1974 Z1A== |
Revision as of 17:10, 28 November 2010
Manufacturer | Kawasaki |
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Also called | Z1, Z900, KZ900 |
Production | 73-75 |
Successor | Kawasaki KZ900A |
Engine | 903cc air-cooled DOHC inline-four |
Bore / Stroke | 66 x 66mm |
Compression ratio | 8.5:1 |
Top speed | 130mph |
Horse Power | 82 HP @8,500 rpm |
Fuel system | 4x Mikuni VM 28mm carburetors |
Sparkplug | B8ES 73-75 |
Battery | 12N14-3A 73-75 |
Transmission | 5-Speed Return Shift |
Frame type | tubular steel, double cradle |
Suspension | Front: telescopic forks Rear: swingarm / twin shocks |
Front Tire | 3.25-19 73-75 |
Rear Tire | 4.00-18 73-75 |
Fuel consumption | 45 mpg (average) |
Related | Kawasaki KZ900A Kawasaki KZ1000A |
Competition | Honda CB750K Triumph Trident Suzuki GT750 |
Manuals | Service Manual |
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The Kawasaki Z1 is a motorcycle produced by Kawasaki from 1973 to 1975.
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. 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 recorded a standing quarter mile time of 12.83 seconds @ 101.7 mph.
1973 Z1
- Color
- Fuel Tank: Candy Yellow, Candy Brown
- Front Fender: Chrome
- Engine No.: Z1E000001-
- Frame No.: ZIF-000001-
- Parts Catalog No.: 99997-603, (E) 99997-608S
- Owner's Manual No. : 99997-800
- Shop Manual No. : 99997-700
- Remarks: Four-cylinder, four exhaust superbike. Had an automatic chain oiler.
1974 Z1A
- 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
- 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.
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