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{{Motorcycle | |||
|name = Kawasaki A1 | |||
|photo= 1967-kawasaki-a1-samurai.jpg | |||
|aka = Samurai | |||
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|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> | |||
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|rear_tire = | |||
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|recommended_oil= K-tech 10W-40 | |||
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|competition = [[Honda CB72]] <br />[[Yamaha YDS3]] <br />[[Suzuki T20]] | |||
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}} | |||
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]] | ||
*2-Stroke, 2 Cylinder | *[[Two stroke|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 B8HS, | *Spark Plug: NGK [[NGK B8HS|B8HS]], | ||
*B9HS (CDI model) | *[[NGK B9HS|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]] | ||
<br style="clear: left | [[Image:1969-Kawasaki-A1-Red-1486-0.jpg|left|thumb|1969 Kawasaki A1 in Red]] | ||
[[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 B8HS, | *Spark Plug: NGK [[NGK B8HS|B8HS]], | ||
*B9HS (CDI model) | *[[NGK B9HS|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 B8HS, | *Spark Plug: NGK [[NGK B8HS|B8HS]], | ||
*B9HS (CDl model) | *[[NGK B9HS|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== | |||
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{{motorcycle-stub}} | |||
{{Kawasaki}} | |||
[[Category:Kawasaki motorcycles|A1]] | |||
[[Category:1960s motorcycles]] | |||
[[ | [[Category:1970s motorcycles]] | ||
[[Category:250cc displacement motorcycles]] | |||
[[Category:250cc Twin cylinder motorcycles]] | |||
[[Category:Street motorcycles]] | |||
[[Category:Twin cylinder motorcycles]] | |||
[[Category:Twin cylinder 2-stroke motorcycles]] | |||
[[Category:2-stroke motorcycles]] | |||
[[Category:250cc 2-stroke motorcycles]] | |||
[[Category:Rotary Disc Valve motorcycles]] | |||