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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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|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: | ||
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==1969 A1== | ==1969 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]][[Image:1969-Kawasaki-A1-Red-1486-1.jpg|left|thumb|1969 Kawasaki A1 in Red]] | [[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]] | |||
[[Image:1969-Kawasaki-A1-Red-1486-1.jpg|left|thumb|1969 Kawasaki A1 in Red]] | |||
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*Color | *Color | ||
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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: | ||
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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: | ||
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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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[[Category:250cc Twin cylinder motorcycles]] | |||
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Latest revision as of 00:49, 10 November 2019
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 Avenger.
Kawasaki A1 | |
Also called | Samurai |
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Engine | 247cc two-stroke twin cylinder |
Bore / Stroke | 53mm x 56mm |
Compression ratio | 7.0:1 |
Top Speed | 91 mph [1] |
Weight | |
Recommended Oil | K-tech 10W-40 |
Competition | Honda CB72 Yamaha YDS3 Suzuki T20 |
Manuals | |
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. [2] Kawasaki manufactured a road racing version of this bike known as the Kawasaki A1R.
1967-1968 A1 SamuraiEdit
- 250cc
- 2-Stroke, 2 Cylinder
- Rotary Disc Valve
- 5-Speed, Return Shift
- Maximum Horsepower:
- 31 HP @8,000 rpm
- Spark Plug: NGK B8HS,
- B9HS (CDI model)
- Tire Size
- Front: 3.00-18 4PR
- Rear: 3.25-18 4PR
- Color
- Fuel Tank: Candy Red, Candy Blue
- Front Fender: Same as fuel tank
- Engine No.: AlE00001-
- Frame No.: A1-00001-
- Parts Catalog No. : 99995- 100
- Shop Manual No.: 99997-540
- Remarks: Twin rotary valve engine mounted on the same frame as the 350 cc A7. Has twin leading shoe front brake.
1969 A1Edit
- Color
- Fuel Tank: Candy Red, Candy Blue
- Front Fender: Stainless steel
- Engine No.: AlE00000
- Frame No.: A1-00000
- Pans Catalog No. : 99995-100
- 250cc
- 2-Stroke, 2 Cylinder
- Rotary Disc Valve
- 5-Speed, Return Shift
- Maximum Horsepower:
- 31 HP @8,000 rpm
- Spark Plug: NGK B8HS,
- B9HS (CDI model)
- Tire Size
- Front: 3.00-1 8 4PR
- Rear: 3.25-1 8 4PR
- 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.
1970 A1AEdit
- Color
- Fuel Tank: Pearl Candy Red
- Front Fender: Stainless steel
- Engine No.: A1E15311 -
- Frame No.: A1-13519-
- Parts Catalogue No.: 99995-170S
- Shop Manual No.: 99997-540
- Major Changes: Color, marking, fuel tank, seat,and rear fender.
1971 A1BEdit
- Color
- Fuel Tank: Pearl Ivory
- Front Fender : Stainless steel
- Engine No.: A1E21044-
- Frame No. : A1-17477-
- Parts Catalogue No.: 99985-171s
- Owner's Manual No.: 99995-300
- Shop Manual No.: 99997-540
- Major Changes: Color and marking.
1967-1968 A1SSEdit
- 250cc
- 2 Stroke, 2 Cylinder
- Rotary Disc Valve
- 5-Speed, Return Shift
- Maximum Horsepower:
- 31 HP @8,000 rpm
- Spark Plug: NGK B8HS,
- B9HS (CDl model)
- Tire Size
- Front: 3.00-18 4PR
- Rear: 3.25-18 4PR
- Color
- Fuel Tank: Candy Red, Candy Blue
- Front Fender: Stainless steel
- Engine No.: AlE00001-
- Frame No.: A1-00001-
- Parts Catal~gueN o. : 99995-10 0
- Shop Manual No.: 99997-540
- Remarks: Street scrambler version of the A1 . Has crossover upswept dual exhausts, braced handlebars, and skid plate.
1969 A1SSEdit
- Color
- Fuel Tank: Candy Red, Candy Blue
- Front Fender: Stainless steel
- Engine No.: A1E00000
- Frame No. : A1-00000
- Parts Catalog No. : 99995-100
- Shop Manual No.: 99997-540
- Major Changes: Marking. CDI ignition system adopted. Color of the front fork covers, headlight housing, etc. Instruments separated from the headlight.
1970 A1SSAEdit
- Color
- Fuel Tank: Pastel Yellow, Pastel White
- Front: Fender: Stainless steel
- Engine No.: AlE15561-
- Frame No.: Al-68053-
- Parts Catalogue No.: 99995-170s
- Shop Manual No.: 99997-540
- Major Changes: Color, marking, fuel tank, seat, and rear fender.
1971 A1SSBEdit
- Color
- Fuel Tank: Pearl Ivory
- Front Fender: Stainless steel
- Engine No.: A 1 E21067-
- Frame No.: A1-69822-
- Parts Catalogue No. : 99995-171S
- Owner's Manual No.: 99995-300
- Shop Manual No.: 99997-540
- Major Changes: Color and marking.
ReferencesEdit
- ↑ Cycle June 1967
- ↑ AHRMA rules book