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{{Motorcycle
|name            = Kawasaki A1
|photo= 1967-kawasaki-a1-samurai.jpg
|aka              = Samurai
|manufacturer    =
|parent_company  =
|production      =
|model_year      =
|predecessor      =
|successor        =
|class            =
|engine          = 247cc [[two-stroke]] [[twin cylinder]]
|bore_stroke      = 53mm x 56mm
|compression      = 7.0:1
|top_speed        = 91 mph <ref>[[Cycle magazine|''Cycle'']] June 1967</ref>
|power            =
|torque          =
|fuel_system   =
|ignition        =
|spark_plug      =
|battery          =
|transmission    =
|frame            =
|suspension      =
|brakes          =
|front_tire      =
|rear_tire        =
|rake_trail      =
|wheelbase        =
|length          =
|width            =
|height          =
|seat_height      =
|dry_weight      =
|wet_weight      =
|fuel_capacity    =
|oil_capacity    =
|recommended_oil= K-tech 10W-40
|fuel_consumption =
|turning_radius  =
|related          =
|competition      = [[Honda CB72]] <br />[[Yamaha YDS3]] <br />[[Suzuki T20]]
|manuals      =
}}
The '''Kawasaki A1 Samurai''' was a 250cc [[street motorcycle]] manufactured by [[Kawasaki]] from 1967 through 1971. It was a twin cylinder, rotary disc valve bike and shared the same frame with the [[Kawasaki A7|Kawasaki A7 Avenger]].
The Kawasaki A1 currently can participate in [[AHRMA]] sponsored events in the '''Classic 250''' which are 1967 and earlier and approved-design machines up to 250cc. <ref>[http://www.ahrma.org/rulebook/sec14.htm AHRMA rules book]</ref> Kawasaki manufactured a road racing version of this bike known as the [[Kawasaki A1R]].
==1967-1968 A1 Samurai==
==1967-1968 A1 Samurai==
[[Image:1967-kawasaki-a1-samurai.jpg|thumb|left|1967 Kawasaki A1 Samurai]]
[[Image:1967-kawasaki-a1-samurai.jpg|thumb|left|1967 Kawasaki A1 Samurai]]
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*250[[cc]]
*250 cc
*[[Two stroke|2-Stroke]], 2 Cylinder
*2-Stroke, 2 Cylinder
*[[Rotary Disc Valve]]
*Rotary Disc Valve
*5-Speed, Return Shift
*5-Speed, Return Shift
*Maximum Horsepower:
*Maximum Horsepower:
*31 HP @8,000 rpm
*31 HP @8,000 rpm
*Spark Plug: NGK [[NGK B8HS|B8HS]],
*Spark Plug: NGK B8HS,
*[[NGK B9HS|B9HS]] (CDI model)
*B9HS (CDI model)
*Tire Size
*Tire Size
*Front: 3.00-18 4PR
*Front: 3.00-18 4PR
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==1969 A1==
==1969 A1==
[[Image:1969-kawasaki-a1.jpg|thumb|left|1969 Kawasaki A1]]
[[Image:1969-kawasaki-a1.jpg|thumb|left|1969 Kawasaki A1]]
[[Image:1969-Kawasaki-A1-Red-1486-0.jpg|left|thumb|1969 Kawasaki A1 in Red]]
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[[Image:1969-Kawasaki-A1-Red-1486-1.jpg|left|thumb|1969 Kawasaki A1 in Red]]
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*Color
*Color
*Fuel Tank: Candy Red, Candy Blue
*Fuel Tank: Candy Red, Candy Blue
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*Frame No.: A1-00000
*Frame No.: A1-00000
*Pans Catalog No. : 99995-100
*Pans Catalog No. : 99995-100
*250[[cc]]
*250 cc
*2-Stroke, 2 Cylinder
*2-Stroke, 2 Cylinder
*[[Rotary Disc Valve]]
*Rotary Disc Valve
*5-Speed, Return Shift
*5-Speed, Return Shift
*Maximum Horsepower:
*Maximum Horsepower:
*31 HP @8,000 rpm
*31 HP @8,000 rpm
*Spark Plug: NGK [[NGK B8HS|B8HS]],
*Spark Plug: NGK B8HS,
*[[NGK B9HS|B9HS]] (CDI model)
*B9HS (CDI model)
*Tire Size
*Tire Size
*Front: 3.00-1 8 4PR
*Front: 3.00-1 8 4PR
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*Shop Manual No.: 99997-540
*Shop Manual No.: 99997-540
*Major Changes: Marking, fuel tank, sear, and rear shocks. CDI ignition system adopted on US model. Color of the front fork covers, headlight housing, etc. Instruments separated from the headlight.
*Major Changes: Marking, fuel tank, sear, and rear shocks. CDI ignition system adopted on US model. Color of the front fork covers, headlight housing, etc. Instruments separated from the headlight.


==1970 A1A==
==1970 A1A==
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*250[[cc]]
*250 cc
*2 Stroke, 2 Cylinder
*2 Stroke, 2 Cylinder
*[[Rotary Disc Valve]]
*Rotary Disc Valve
*5-Speed, Return Shift
*5-Speed, Return Shift
*Maximum Horsepower:
*Maximum Horsepower:
*31 HP @8,000 rpm
*31 HP @8,000 rpm
*Spark Plug: NGK [[NGK B8HS|B8HS]],
*Spark Plug: NGK B8HS,
*[[NGK B9HS|B9HS]] (CDl model)
*B9HS (CDl model)
*Tire Size
*Tire Size
*Front: 3.00-18 4PR
*Front: 3.00-18 4PR
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*Shop Manual No.: 99997-540
*Shop Manual No.: 99997-540
*Major Changes: Color and marking.
*Major Changes: Color and marking.
==References==
<references />
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{{Kawasaki}}


[[Category:Kawasaki motorcycles|A1]]
 
[[Category:1960s motorcycles]]
==1967-1968 A1R==
[[Category:1970s motorcycles]]
[[Image:1967-kawasaki-a1r.jpg|thumb|left|1967 Kawasaki A1R]]
[[Category:250cc displacement motorcycles]]
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[[Category:250cc Twin cylinder motorcycles]]
 
[[Category:Street motorcycles]]
 
[[Category:Twin cylinder motorcycles]]
*250 cc
[[Category:Twin cylinder 2-stroke motorcycles]]
*2-Stroke, 2 Cylinder
[[Category:2-stroke motorcycles]]
*Rotary Disc Valve
[[Category:250cc 2-stroke motorcycles]]
*5-Speed, Return Shift
[[Category:Rotary Disc Valve motorcycles]]
*Maximum Horsepower:
*43 HP @ 9,500 rpm
*Spark Plug: NGK B10EN
*Tire Size
*Front: 2.75-18 4PR
*Rear: 3.00- 18 4PR
*Color
*Fuel Tank: Red
*Front Fender: Stainless steel
*Engine No.: A1 E50001-
*Frame No.: A1-50001-
*Shop Manual No. : 99997-540
*Remarks: Road racer version of the A1 with more power. Has forced lubrication, but in addition oil must be mixed into gasoline.

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