Difference between revisions of "Kawasaki Z1"
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|predecessor = | |predecessor = | ||
|successor = [[Kawasaki KZ900A]] | |successor = [[Kawasaki KZ900A]] | ||
|class = [[ | |class = [[Superbike]] | ||
|engine = 903cc [[air-cooled]] [[DOHC]] [[inline-four]] | |engine = 903cc [[air-cooled]] [[DOHC]] [[inline-four]] 2 valves per cylinder | ||
|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 = 81.94 HP (61.1 KW) @ 8500RPM | ||
|torque = | |torque = 53.84 ft/lbs (73.0 Nm) @ 7000RPM | ||
|fuel_system = 4x [[Mikuni]] VM 28mm [[carburetors]] | |fuel_system = 4x [[Mikuni]] VM 28mm [[carburetors]] | ||
|ignition = | |ignition = | ||
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The '''Kawasaki Z1''' | |||
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. | |||
==Intro== | ==Intro== | ||
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== Discontinuation == | == Discontinuation == | ||
Only recently (2005) did Kawasaki announce that it would discontinue production of the police model, 25 years after the production on the consumer model and 32 years after its introduction. | Only recently (2005) did Kawasaki announce that it would discontinue production of the police model, 25 years after the production on the consumer model and 32 years after its introduction. | ||
==Engine== | |||
A 63.5mm [[bore]] x 63.5mm [[stroke]] result in a [[displacement]] of just 903.0 cubic centimeters. | |||
==Drive== | |||
The bike has a 5 Speed transmission. | |||
==Chassis== | |||
It came with a 3.25-19 front [[tire]] and a 4.00-18 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via Single disc in the front and a Drum in the rear. The front suspension was a Telescopic forks while the rear was equipped with a Dual shocks. | |||
==1973 Z1== | ==1973 Z1== | ||
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* http://www.motoretroillustrated.com/archive_kawasaski_z1.htm | * http://www.motoretroillustrated.com/archive_kawasaski_z1.htm | ||
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[[Category:Kawasaki motorcycles|Z1]] | |||
[[Category:1970s motorcycles]] | |||
[[Category:Road motorcycles]] | [[Category:Road motorcycles]] | ||