Kawasaki Z1300i
It could reach a top speed of 223.6 km/h / 139 mph.
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| Kawasaki Z1300i | |
| Manufacturer | |
|---|---|
| Production | 1983 - 84 |
| Engine | Four stroke, transverse six cylinder, DOHC, 2 valve per cylinder. |
| Compression ratio | 9.9:1 |
| Top Speed | 223.6 km/h / 139 mph |
| Ignition | Analogue CDI (Capacitive Discharge Ign.) |
| Spark Plug | NGK, CR9E |
| Transmission | 5 Speed |
| Frame | Double Cradle |
| Suspension | Front: Telescopic forks Rear: Dual shocks preload adjustable |
| Brakes | Front: 2x 260 mm discs, 2 piston calipers Rear: Single 250 mm disc, 1 piston caliper |
| Front Tire | 110/90 -18 |
| Rear Tire | 130/90 -17 |
| Wheelbase | 1580 mm / 62.2 in |
| Weight | 297 kg / 654.8 lbs (dry), 322 kg / 709 lbs (wet) |
| Recommended Oil | K-tech 10W-40 |
| Fuel Capacity | 27 Liters / 7.1 gal |
| Manuals | Service Manual |
EngineEdit
The engine was a Liquid cooled cooled Four stroke, transverse six cylinder, DOHC, 2 valve per cylinder.. The engine featured a 9.9:1 compression ratio.
DriveEdit
Power was moderated via the Wet Multi Disc.
ChassisEdit
It came with a 110/90 -18 front tire and a 130/90 -17 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via 2x 260 mm discs, 2 piston calipers in the front and a Single 250 mm disc, 1 piston caliper in the rear. The front suspension was a Telescopic forks while the rear was equipped with a Dual shocks preload adjustable. The Z1300i was fitted with a 27 Liters / 7.1 gal fuel tank. The bike weighed just 297 kg / 654.8 lbs. The wheelbase was 1580 mm / 62.2 in long.
PhotosEdit
OverviewEdit
Kawasaki Z 1300i
The Kawasaki Z1300 is presented to the Paris salon in October 1978. The machine is equipped with a 6-cylinder engine as the Honda CBX 1000, but the comparison stops immediately. If the Honda seeks to dominate the category of sports machines, the Z1300 is clearly establishing itself as the queen of the road. Kawasaki has hit very hard to compete with Honda and Yamaha 1000 Gold XS 1100. His proposal: a 6-cylinder water cooled with a transmission cardan a power of 120 hp, the top at that time. This is decidedly the most powerful and fastest road.
The shape of the engine very surprised when leaving the machine. Indeed, Kawasaki completely integrated liquid cooling in the design of the engine and therefore has removed the traditional cooling fins of the cylinder block and cylinder head. The enormous power, as the couple (over 11 kg) remains controllable through the creaminess technology proposed by the 6-cylinder engine.
If the engine breaks new ground, the cycle for its part remains very classical. The engine is housed in a double steel cradle designed largely to absorb his power. The dress is honest without being outstanding (the machine is not a sport).
The weight of the machine is up to its engine, over 300 kg in running order. Despite this significant weight, performance is very present and the machine easily exceeds the 200 km / h. Unfortunately, though qu'équipée Series 3-disc brakes, braking is weak.
The machine will undergo some minor changes throughout his career.
1978 - Version A1: This is the original model.
1980 - Version A2: increase the amount of engine oil and replacement Shock (springs harder and increased travel).
1981 - Version A3: introduction of the electronic ignition, further increase the amount of engine oil, replacement oil shock by combined air / oil.
1982 - Version A4: Changing the transmission (primary and secondary), moving the ignition behind the alternator.
1983 - Version A5: increase the amount of oil the fork.
1984 - The Z1300 becomes ZG1300 and adopt the electronic injection. The power of the machine goes to 130 hp (but 1000 trs / min above)
The machine is marketed until 1988. No machine will take the baton. The machine still has many followers throughout the world.
In 1984, the Z1300 Voyager is marketed for the U.S. market. It will never be imported into France.
| Make Model | Kawasaki Z 1300i |
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| Year | 1983 - 84 |
| Engine Type | Four stroke, transverse six cylinder, DOHC, 2 valve per cylinder. |
| Displacement | 1286 cc / 78.5 cub in. |
| Bore X Stroke | 62 x 71 mm |
| Cooling System | Liquid cooled |
| Compression | 9.9:1 |
| Lubrication | Wet sump |
| Engine Oil | Mineral, 10W/40 |
| Induction | Digital fuel injection |
| Ignition | Analogue CDI (Capacitive Discharge Ign.) |
| Spark Plug | NGK, CR9E |
| Starting | Electric |
| Max Power | 96.9 kW / 130 hp @ 8000 rpm |
| Max Torque | 118 Nm / 12.03 kgf-m / 87 ft. lbs @ 6500 rpm |
| Clutch | Wet Multi Disc |
| Transmission | 5 Speed |
| Final Drive | Shaft |
| Gear Ratio | 1st 2.29 (39/17) / 2nd 1.67 (35/21) / 3rd 1.28 (32/25) / 4th 1.07 (29/27) / 5th 0.93 (27/29):1 |
| Frame | Double Cradle |
| Rake | 28.5° |
| Trail | 102 mm / 4.0 in. |
| Front Suspension | Telescopic forks |
| Front Wheel Travel | 200 mm / 7.9 in. |
| Rear Suspension | Dual shocks preload adjustable |
| Front Brakes | 2x 260 mm discs, 2 piston calipers |
| Rear Brakes | Single 250 mm disc, 1 piston caliper |
| Front Tire | 110/90 -18 |
| Rear Tire | 130/90 -17 |
| Dimensions | Length 2265 mm / 89.1 in Width 785 mm / 30.9 in Height 1265 mm / 49.8 in |
| Wheelbase | 1580 mm / 62.2 in |
| Ground Clearance | 145 mm / 5.7 in |
| Dry Weight | 297 kg / 654.8 lbs |
| Wet Weight | 322 kg / 709 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity | 27 Liters / 7.1 gal |
| Consumption Average | 6.5 L/100 km / 15.3 km/l / 36 US mpg |
| Standing ¼ Mile | 11.9 sec / 185 km/h / 115 mph |
| Top Speed | 223.6 km/h / 139 mph |