Difference between revisions of "Kawasaki Z1"
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|engine = | |engine = [[air-cooled]] [[DOHC]] [[inline-four]] 903cc | ||
|bore_stroke = | |bore_stroke = 66 x 90mm | ||
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|power = | |power = 80bhp | ||
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|related = | |related = [[Kawasaki KZ900A]] <br />[[Kawasaki KZ1000A]] | ||
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The '''Kawasaki Z1''' is a [[motorcycle]] produced by [[Kawasaki]] from 1973 to 1975. | The '''Kawasaki Z1''' is a [[motorcycle]] produced by [[Kawasaki]] from 1973 to 1975. | ||
==Intro== | ==Intro== | ||
[[Kawasaki]]'s earlier two and three-cylinder bikes such as the [[Kawasaki H1|H1]], and [[Kawasaki H2|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|Cycle Magazine]]'' recorded a standing quarter mile time of 12.83 seconds @ 101.7 mph. | [[Kawasaki]]'s earlier two and three-cylinder bikes such as the [[Kawasaki H1|H1]], and [[Kawasaki H2|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|Cycle Magazine]]'' recorded a standing quarter mile time of 12.83 seconds @ 101.7 mph. | ||