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|photo = Z1.jpg | |photo = Z1.jpg | ||
|aka = Z1, Z900, KZ900, Z1A, Z1B | |aka = Z1, Z900, KZ900, Z1A, Z1B | ||
|manufacturer = Kawasaki | |manufacturer = [[Kawasaki]] | ||
|parent_company = | |parent_company = | ||
|production = 1973 - 1975 | |production = 1973 - 1975 | ||
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|predecessor = | |predecessor = | ||
|successor = [[Kawasaki KZ900A]] | |successor = [[Kawasaki KZ900A]] | ||
|class = Superbike | |class = [[Superbike]] | ||
|engine = 903cc [[air-cooled]] [[DOHC]] [[inline-four]] 2 valves per cylinder | |engine = 903cc [[air-cooled]] [[DOHC]] [[inline-four]] 2 valves per cylinder | ||
|bore_stroke = 66 x 66mm | |bore_stroke = 66 x 66mm | ||
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|battery = {{battery|YUASA 12N14-3A}} 73-75 | |battery = {{battery|YUASA 12N14-3A}} 73-75 | ||
|transmission = 5-Speed Return Shift | |transmission = 5-Speed Return Shift | ||
|frame = tubular steel, [[double cradle]] | |frame = tubular steel, [[double cradle]] | ||
|suspension =Front: | |suspension = Front: [[telescopic forks]] <br /> Rear: [[swingarm]] / twin shocks | ||
Rear: | |brakes = | ||
|brakes = | |||
|front_tire = {{tire|3.25-19}} 73-75 | |front_tire = {{tire|3.25-19}} 73-75 | ||
|rear_tire = {{tire|4.00-18}} 73-75 | |rear_tire = {{tire|4.00-18}} 73-75 | ||
|rake_trail = | |rake_trail = | ||
|wheelbase = | |wheelbase = | ||
|length = | |length = | ||
|width = | |width = | ||
|height = | |height = | ||
|seat_height = | |seat_height = | ||
|dry_weight = | |dry_weight = | ||
|wet_weight = | |wet_weight = | ||
|fuel_capacity = | |fuel_capacity = | ||
|oil_capacity = | |oil_capacity = | ||
|oil_filter = K&N KN-401 | |oil_filter = K&N KN-401 | ||
|fuel_consumption = 45 mpg (average) | |fuel_consumption = 45 mpg (average) | ||
|turning_radius = | |turning_radius = | ||
|related = [[Kawasaki KZ900A]] <br />[[Kawasaki KZ1000A | |related = [[Kawasaki KZ900A]] <br />[[Kawasaki KZ1000A]] | ||
|competition = [[Honda CB750K]] <br />[[Triumph Trident]] <br />[[Suzuki GT750]] | |competition = [[Honda CB750K]] <br />[[Triumph Trident]] <br />[[Suzuki GT750]] | ||
}} | }} | ||
The '''[[Kawasaki]] Z1''' was a Air cooled, four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 2 valves per cylinder [[superbike]] [[motorcycle]] produced by [[Kawasaki]] from 1973 to 1975. Max [[torque]] was 53.84 ft/lbs (73.0 Nm) @ 7000 RPM. Claimed [[horsepower]] was 81.94 HP (61.1 KW) @ 8500 RPM. | The '''[[Kawasaki]] Z1''' was a Air cooled, four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 2 valves per cylinder [[superbike]] [[motorcycle]] produced by [[Kawasaki]] from 1973 to 1975. Max [[torque]] was 53.84 ft/lbs (73.0 Nm) @ 7000 RPM. Claimed [[horsepower]] was 81.94 HP (61.1 KW) @ 8500 RPM. | ||
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==1973 Z1== | ==1973 Z1== | ||
[[Image:1973-kawasaki-z1.jpg|left|thumb|1973 Kawasaki Z1 900]] | |||
</ | [[Image:1973-Kawasaki-Z1-Candy-Brown-5427-0.jpg|left|thumb|1973 Kawasaki Z1 in Candy Brown]] | ||
[[Image:1973-Kawasaki-Z1-Candy-Brown-5427-1.jpg|left|thumb|1973 Kawasaki Z1 in Candy Brown]] | |||
[[Image:1973-Kawasaki-Z1-Candy-Brown-5427-2.jpg|left|thumb|1973 Kawasaki Z1 in Candy Brown]] | |||
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*Color | *Color | ||
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==1974 Z1A== | ==1974 Z1A== | ||
[[Image:1974-kawasaki-z1a.jpg|left|thumb|1974 Kawasaki Z1A 900]] | |||
[[Image:1974-Kawasaki-Z1A-Maroon-0.jpg|left|thumb|1974 Kawasaki Z1A in Maroon]] | |||
[[Image:1974-Kawasaki-Z1A-900-Brown-0.jpg|left|thumb|1974 Kawasaki Z1A in Brown]] | |||
[[Image:1974-Kawasaki-Z1A-900-Brown-1.jpg|left|thumb|1974 Kawasaki Z1A in Brown]] | |||
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*Color | *Color | ||
**Fuel Tank: Candy Tone Brown/Orange, Candy Tone Yellow/Green | **Fuel Tank: Candy Tone Brown/Orange, Candy Tone Yellow/Green | ||
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*Shop Manual No.: 99997-700 | *Shop Manual No.: 99997-700 | ||
For 1974 Kawasaki changed the colors and markings, and the engine dropped the black paint to simply be an aluminum color. In mid 1974 there was a slight [[carburetor]] change to improve cold running. At the end of 1974 Kawasaki had produced over 80,000 units of the Z1 and [[Kawasaki Z2|Z2]]. | |||
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==1975 Z1B== | ==1975 Z1B== | ||
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Image:1975-kawasaki-z1b.jpg|1975 Kawasaki Z1B 900 | Image:1975-kawasaki-z1b.jpg|1975 Kawasaki Z1B 900 | ||
Image:1975-Kawasaki-Z1-Brown-0.jpg|1975 Kawasaki Z1 900 in Brown | Image:1975-Kawasaki-Z1-Brown-0.jpg|1975 Kawasaki Z1 900 in Brown | ||
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*Major Changes: Color and marking. Special chain provided with sealed-in grease. Automatic chain oiler discontinued. | *Major Changes: Color and marking. Special chain provided with sealed-in grease. Automatic chain oiler discontinued. | ||
Kawasaki dropped the automatic chain oiler in favor of an o-ring chain. The front forks received revised dampers and softer springs. To improve low speed running there was a new automatic ignition advance. Unlike on the trend with the H1 these changes didn't drop performance. | |||
Kawasaki dropped the automatic chain oiler in favor of an o-ring chain | |||
==1976 Z1== | ==1976 Z1== | ||
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