Kawasaki Z1
| Manufacturer | Kawasaki |
|---|---|
| Production | 73-75 |
| Engine | air-cooled DOHC inline-four 903cc |
| Bore / Stroke | 66 x 90mm |
| Horse Power | 80bhp |
| Sparkplug | B8ES 73-75 |
| Battery | 12N14-3A 73-75 |
| Front Tire | 73-75 |
| Rear Tire | 4.00-18 73-75 |
| Related | Kawasaki KZ900A Kawasaki KZ1000A |
| 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
- 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
- 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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