Kawasaki A1 Samurai: history, specs, pictures
| 'Kawasaki A1 Samurai' | |
| Manufacturer | [[Kawasaki]] |
|---|---|
| Production | 1967 - 1971 |
| Class | [[:Category:Road motorcycles|Road]] [[Category:Road motorcycles]] |
| Engine | twin, two-stroke |
| Bore / Stroke | 53.0mm x 56.0mm |
| Top Speed | 99 mph (160 km/h) |
| Horsepower | 30.31 HP (22.6 KW) @ 8000RPM |
| Fuel System | carburetor |
| Battery | 7.0:1 |
| Transmission | Gear box: 5-speed Final Drive: chain |
| Suspension | Front: telescopic Rear: swingarm |
| Brakes | Front: expanding brake Rear: expanding brake |
| Front Tire | 3.00-18 |
| Rear Tire | 3.25-18 |
| Weight | 319.67 pounds (145.0 Kg) (dry), 154.0 kg (wet) |
| Fuel Capacity | 3.57 Gallon (13.50 Liters) |
| Manuals | Service Manual |
The Kawasaki A1 Samurai was a twin, two-stroke Road motorcycle produced by Kawasaki between 1967 and 1971. It could reach a top speed of 99 mph (160 km/h). Claimed horsepower was 30.31 HP (22.6 KW) @ 8000 RPM.
Engine
The engine was a air cooled twin, two-stroke. A 53.0mm bore x 56.0mm stroke result in a displacement of just 247.0 cubic centimeters. Fuel was supplied via a rotary valves.
Drive
The bike has a 5-speed transmission.
Chassis
It came with a 3.00-18 front tire and a 3.25-18 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via expanding brake in the front and a expanding brake in the rear. The front suspension was a telescopic while the rear was equipped with a swingarm. The A1 Samurai was fitted with a 3.57 Gallon (13.50 Liters) fuel tank. The bike weighed just 319.67 pounds (145.0 Kg).