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==J1/J1D/J1L==
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|rotary disc valve]] engine and gave rise to the [[Kawasaki D1]] by boring out the J1.
==J1, J1D, and J1L==
[[Image:Kawasaki-j1.jpg|left|thumb|Kawasaki J1/J1D/J1L]]
[[Image:Kawasaki-j1.jpg|left|thumb|Kawasaki J1/J1D/J1L]]
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First Kawasaki model with a rotary disc valve. The J1 and J1D have no Superlube System. The J1D has an electric starter.  Made from 1965-1968.
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===
*85 cc
*85[[cc]]
*2-Stroke, 1 Cylinder
*[[Two stroke|2-Stroke]], 1 Cylinder
*Rotary Disc Valve
*[[Rotary Disc Valve]]
*4 Speed Rotary Shift
*4 Speed Rotary Shift
*Maximum Horsepower: 7.5 HP @6,800 rpm
*Maximum Horsepower: 7.5 HP @6,800 rpm
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*Shop Manual No.: 99995-211 (SM-1)
*Shop Manual No.: 99995-211 (SM-1)


==J1T/J1TL==
==J1T and J1TL==
[[Image:Kawasaki-j11.jpg|left|thumb|Kawasaki J1T/J1TL]]
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.
[[Image:Kawasaki-j1t.jpg|left|thumb|Kawasaki J1T/J1TL]]
[[Image:1969-Kawasaki-J1T-Red-4978-0.jpg|left|thumb|1969 Kawasaki J1T in Red]]
[[Image:1969-Kawasaki-J1T-Red-4978-1.jpg|left|thumb|1969 Kawasaki J1T in Red]]
[[Image:1969-Kawasaki-J1T-Red-4978-2.jpg|left|thumb|1969 Kawasaki J1T in Red]]
[[Image:1969-Kawasaki-J1T-Red-4978-3.jpg|left|thumb|1969 Kawasaki J1T in Red]]
[[Image:1969-Kawasaki-J1T-Red-4978-4.jpg|left|thumb|1969 Kawasaki J1T in Red]]
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Touring version of the J1 and J1L, with upswept exhaust pipe, half chain case, and white sidewall tires. Made from 1965-1967.
===Specifications===
 
*85 cc
*85 cc
*2 Stroke, 1 Cylinder
*2 Stroke, 1 Cylinder
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*Shop Manual No.: 9999521 1 (SM-1)
*Shop Manual No.: 9999521 1 (SM-1)


 
==J1TR and J1TRL==
==J1TR/J1TRL==
[[Image:Kawasaki-j1tr.jpg|left|thumb|Kawasaki J1TR/J1TRL]]
[[Image:Kawasaki-j1tr.jpg|left|thumb|Kawasaki J1TR/J1TRL]]
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Trail version of the J1 and J1L, with upswept exhaust pipe, skid plate, and knobby tires. Made from 1966-1967.
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===
*85 cc
*85 cc
*2-Stroke, 1 Cylinder
*2-Stroke, 1 Cylinder
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*Frame No.: (JlTRL) J1RL00001-
*Frame No.: (JlTRL) J1RL00001-
*Shop Manual No.: 99995-211 (SM-1)
*Shop Manual No.: 99995-211 (SM-1)
==J1M==
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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Latest revision as of 00:21, 31 July 2019

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]

Kawasaki J1/J1D/J1L


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.

Kawasaki J1T/J1TL
1969 Kawasaki J1T in Red
1969 Kawasaki J1T in Red
1969 Kawasaki J1T in Red
1969 Kawasaki J1T in Red
1969 Kawasaki J1T in Red


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]

Kawasaki J1TR/J1TRL


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.