Kawasaki J1
The Kawasaki J1 was an 85cc street motorcycle manufactured by Kawasaki from 1965 through 1968 and consisted of 4 variants. It was the first Kawasaki model with a rotary disc valve engine and gave rise to the Kawasaki D1 by boring out the J1.
J1, J1D, and J1L[edit | edit source]
The Kawasaki J1 and Kawasaki J1D have no Superlube System. The J1D has an electric starter. Made from 1965-1968, it had a street-style exhaust sweeping near the ground.
Specifications[edit | edit source]
- 85cc
- 2-Stroke, 1 Cylinder
- Rotary Disc Valve
- 4 Speed Rotary Shift
- Maximum Horsepower: 7.5 HP @6,800 rpm
- Spark Plug: NGK BGHS
- Tire Size
- Front: 2.50-17 4PR
- Rear: 2.50-17 4PR
- Color
- Fuel Tank: Black, Maroon, Balboa Blue,Rocket Red
- Front Fender: Same as fuel tank
- Engine No.: (J1) J1E00001-, (J1L) LFEOOOOl-
- Frame No.: (J1)100001-,(J1L)J1L-00001-
- Shop Manual No.: 99995-211 (SM-1)
J1T and J1TL[edit | edit source]
The Kawasaki J1T and Kawasaki J1L, a touring version, shared the same design but had a half chain case, and white sidewall tires. Made from 1965-1967.except for the upswept exhaust system giving these models the slight appearance of having some trail or off-road capabilities.
Specifications[edit | edit source]
- 85 cc
- 2 Stroke, 1 Cylinder
- Rotary Disc Valve
- 4-Speed Rotary Shift
- Maximum Horsepower: 7.8 HP @7,000 rpm
- Spark Plug: NGK B6HS
- Tire Size
- Front: 2.50-17 4PR
- Rear: 2.50.17 4PR
- Color
- Fuel Tank: Black, Maroon, Balboa Blue, Rocket Red
- Front Fender: Chrome
- Engine No.: (J1T) 00001-, (J1TL) 00001-
- Frame No.: (J1T) JlTOOOOl -, (JITL) JlTL00001 -
- Shop Manual No.: 9999521 1 (SM-1)
J1TR and J1TRL[edit | edit source]
Trail version of the Kawasaki J1 and Kawasaki J1L, with upswept exhaust pipe, skid plate, and knobby tires. The J1TR and J1TRL were made from 1966-1967.
Specifications[edit | edit source]
- 85 cc
- 2-Stroke, 1 Cylinder
- Rotary Disc Valve
- 4-Speed Rotary Shift
- Maximum Horsepower:
- 8.0 HP @7,000 rpm
- Spark Plug: NGK B6HS
- Tire Size
- Front: 2.50-17 4PR
- Rear: 2.50-17 4PR
- Color
- Fuel Tank: Red
- Front Fender: Chrome
- Engine No.: (JITRL) 00001-
- Frame No.: (JlTRL) J1RL00001-
- Shop Manual No.: 99995-211 (SM-1)
J1M[edit | edit source]
The Kawasaki J1M is a very rare motocross motorcycle from the B8M era. Very few J1Ms are found in America, because in 1966 very few were even shipped over. The 88cc two-stroke engine, with rotary valve and 4-speed transmission produced 11 hp @ 7,500 rpm.
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