Editing Kawasaki KZ1000A

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{{Motorcycle
|name             = Kawasaki KZ1000
|image            = 
|aka              =  LTD
|manufacturer     = [[Kawasaki]]
|parent_company   = 
|production       = 81-82
|model_year       = 
|predecessor      = [[Kawasaki KZ900A]]
|successor        = 
|class            = 
|engine           = 1000cc
|bore_stroke      = 
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|spark_plug       = {{sparkplug|NGK B8ES}} '81-82
|battery          = {{battery|YUASA YB18L-A}} '81-82
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|front_tire       = {{tire|}} '81-82
|rear_tire   	  = {{tire|120/90-16}} '81-82
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==Kawasaki KZ1000 A Series==
This is the first of the famed '''[[Kawasaki]] KZ1000''''s.  It was basically a bored up (4 mm) [[Kawasaki KZ900A|KZ900A]]. It came with 4-into-2 exhausts, a rear disc brake, four-way flashers, and starter lockout switch. The "Z1000A" had dual-disc brake up front, and audible turn signals (US model had this?).  


==1977 KZ1000-A1==
[[Image:1977-kawasaki-kz1000-a1.jpg|left|thumb|1977 Kawasaki KZ1000-A1]]
[[Image:1977-Kawasaki-KZ1000-A1-Maroon-0.jpg|left|thumb|1977 Kawasaki KZ1000-A1 in Maroon]]
[[Image:1977-Kawasaki-KZ1000-A1-Maroon-1.jpg|left|thumb|1977 Kawasaki KZ1000-A1 in Maroon]]
[[Image:1977-Kawasaki-KZ1000-A1-Maroon-2.jpg|left|thumb|1977 Kawasaki KZ1000-A1 in Maroon]]
[[Image:1977-Kawasaki-KZ1000-A1-Brown-0.jpg|left|thumb|1977 Kawasaki KZ1000-A1 in Brown]]
[[Image:1977-Kawasaki-KZ1000-A1-Brown-1.jpg|left|thumb|1977 Kawasaki KZ1000-A1 in Brown]]
[[Image:1977-Kawasaki-KZ1000-A1-Brown-2.jpg|left|thumb|1977 Kawasaki KZ1000-A1 in Brown]]
[[Image:1977-Kawasaki-KZ1000-A1-Brown-3.jpg|left|thumb|1977 Kawasaki KZ1000-A1 in Brown]]
[[Image:1977-Kawasaki-KZ1000-A1-Red-2240-0.jpg|left|thumb|1977 Kawasaki KZ1000-A1 in Red]]
[[Image:1977-Kawasaki-KZ1000-A1-Red-2240-1.jpg|left|thumb|1977 Kawasaki KZ1000-A1 in Red]]
[[Image:1977-Kawasaki-KZ1000-A1-Red-2240-2.jpg|left|thumb|1977 Kawasaki KZ1000-A1 in Red]]
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*1000 cc
*[[Four-stroke]], 4 Cylinder
*Dual Over Head Camshaft
*5-Speed Return Shift
*Maximum Horsepower: 83 HP @8,000 rpm
*(W) 85 HP @ 8,000 rpm
*Spark Plug: NGK [[NGK B8ES|B8ES]]
*Tire Sire
*Front: 3.25H-19 4PR
*Rear: 4.00H-18 4PR
*Color
**Fuel Tank: Diamond Wine Red, Diamond Sky Blue
**Front Fender: Chrome
*Engine No. : KZT00AE000001 -,
*(L) KZT00AE004018-
*Frame No.: KZT00A-000001-,
*(L)KZT00A-500001-
*Parts Catalogue No.: 99910-1004-01, (G) 99910-1019-01, (E) 99910-1013-01
*Owner's Manual No.: 99932-009-00, (E) 99983-057-00, (L) 99932-015-00
*Shop Manual No.: 99931-540-00

==1978 KZ1000-A2==
[[Image:1978-kawasaki-kz1000-a2.jpg|left|thumb|1978 Kawasaki KZ1000-A2]]
[[Image:1978 Kawasaki KZ1000 "Spirit of America".jpg|left|thumb|1978 Kawasaki KZ1000 "Spirit of America"]]
[[Image:1978 Kawasaki Spirt of America tank.jpg|left|thumb|1978 Kawasaki Spirt of America tank]]

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These were some of the first [[:Category:Japanese motorcycles|Japanese motorcycles]] manufactured in America.
[[Kawasaki]] personalized 200 KZ1000's for their dealers to ride in convoy from their manufacturing plant in Lincoln, Nebraska, to a reception in St. Louis, Missouri, and then to their respective dealerships.  The theme of the ride, "The Americanization of Kawasaki" was to focus on that they were on the only Japanese motorcycle company with an operating facility in the US at this time.  Special decals and equipment were installed by the accessory supplier, [[Vetter]], to Kawasaki's specifications.

*Color
**Fuel Tank: Luminous Green, Luminous Red
**Front Fender: Chrome
*Engine No.: KZT00AE042501-,
*(L)KZT00AE040605-
*Frame No.: KZT00A-027501-,
*(L)KZT00A-507027-
*Parts Catalogue No.: 99910-1004-01, (G) 99910-1019-01, (E) 99910-1013-01
*Owner's Manual No.: 99920-1021-00, (E) 99922-1012-00
*Shop Manual No.: 99931-540-00
*Major Changes: Color, marking, brake [[master cylinder]], front brake [[caliper]] position, and [[carburetor]] setting. Diaphragm fuel tap adopted. Brighter headlight (US, Canada).

==1979 KZ1000-A3 (A3A) (MKII)==
[[Image:1979-kawasaki-kz1000-a3.jpg|left|thumb|1979 Kawasaki KZ1000-A3(A3A) (MKII)]]
[[Image:1979-Kawasaki-KZ1000-A3.jpg|left|thumb|1979 Kawasaki KZ1000 MKII]]
[[Image:1979-Kawasaki-KZ1000-A3-1.jpg|left|thumb|1979 Kawasaki KZ1000 MKII]]
[[Image:1979-Kawasaki-KZ1000-A3-3.jpg|left|thumb|1979 Kawasaki KZ1000 MKII]]
[[Image:1979-Kawasaki-KZ1000-A3-Red-0.jpg|left|thumb|1979 Kawasaki KZ1000 MKII in Red]]
[[Image:1979-Kawasaki-KZ1000-A3-Red-1.jpg|left|thumb|1979 Kawasaki KZ1000 MKII in Red]]
[[Image:1979-Kawasaki-KZ1000-A3-Red-2.jpg|left|thumb|1979 Kawasaki KZ1000 MKII in Red]]
[[Image:1979-Kawasaki-KZ1000-A3-Red-3.jpg|left|thumb|1979 Kawasaki KZ1000 MKII in Red]]
[[Image:1979-Kawasaki-KZ1000-A3-Red-4.jpg|left|thumb|1979 Kawasaki KZ1000 MKII in Red]]
[[Image:1979-Kawasaki-KZ1000-A3-Red-5.jpg|left|thumb|1979 Kawasaki KZ1000 MKII in Red]]
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*1,000 cc
*[[Four-stroke]], 4 Cylinder
*Dual Over Head Camshaft
*5-Speed, Return Shift
*Max. Horsepower: 93 HP @ 8,000 rpm
*Spark Plug: NGK [[NGK B8ES|B8ES]], or NDW24ES-U
*Tire Size
**Front: 3.25V-19 4PR
**Rear: 4.00V-18 4PR
*Color
**Fuel Tank: Luminous Navy Blue, Luminous Dark Red
**Front Fender: Chrome
*Engine No.: KZT00AE081566 -
*Frame No.: KZT00A-038427 -
*Parts Catalogue No.:
*(U) 99910-1057-01, (G) 99910-1019-01,
*(E) 99910-1058-01 Plus -50R
*Service Manual No.:
*(U) 99924-1006-05,(E)(G) 99931-1540-03
*Owner's Manual No.: (U) 99920-1056-03,
*(E)(G) 99922-1035-02, (F) 99923-1024-01
*Remarks: A contemporary classic supersport. Cast wheels, front dual disc brake, transistorized ignition system, caburetors with [[accelerator pump]], (U) clean air system.

==1980 KZ1000-A4 (MKII)==
[[Image:1980-kawasaki-kz1000-a4.jpg|left|thumb|1980 Kawasaki KZ1000-A4 (MKII)]]
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*Color
**Fuel Tank: Luminous Ruby Red, Luminous Navy Blue
**Front Fender: Chrome
*Engine No.: KZT00AE092601 --
*Frame No.: KZT00A-043001-
*Parts Catalogue No.:
*99910-1059-01,(E) 99910-1058-02
*Sewice Manual No.: 99924-1006-05
*Owner's Manual No.:
*99922-1067-02,(F) 99923-1030-01
*Major Change: Color
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[[Category:Kawasaki motorcycles|KZ1000A]]
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{{Motorcycle
|name             = '''Kawasaki KZ1000'''
|image            =
|aka              = KZ1000P7, KZ 1000 P7, KZ1000 LTD, KZ 1000 LTD, KZ 1000
|manufacturer     = [[Kawasaki]]
|parent_company   =
|production       = 1977 - 1988
|model_year       =
|predecessor      =
|successor        =
|class            = [[Road]]
|engine           = in-line four, four-stroke
|bore_stroke      = 69.4mm x 66.0mm
|compression      =
|top_speed        = 130 mph (210 km/h)
|power            = 99.91 HP (74.5 KW) @ 8500RPM
|torque           = 6.86 ft/lbs (9.3 Nm) @ 7000RPM
|fuel_system      = carburetor. mikuni bs34 x 4
|ignition         = [[battery]] and [[coil]] transistorized
|spark_plug       ={{sparkplug|NGK B8ES}}
|battery          = {{battery|YUASA YB14L-A2}}
|transmission     = Gear box: 5-speed <br>
Final Drive: [[chain]] <br>
Clutch: wet multi plate <br>

|final_drive= {{chain|630x92}}
|front_sprocket= 15T
|rear_sprocket= 33T
|frame            =
|suspension       =Front: telescopic air assisted spring and oil damped <br>
Rear: classic swinging arm twin shocks
|brakes           =Front: double disc. big single [[piston]] [[calipers]] <br>Rear: single disc. big single piston [[caliper]] same [[brake]] shoes as the front
|front_tire       = {{tire|mn18 runflat-18}} 
|rear_tire   	  = {{tire|mr18 runflat-18}} 
|rake_trail       =
|wheelbase        = 59.25 inches (1505 mm)
|length           = 86.1 inches (2187 mm)
|width            = 31.5 inches (800 mm)
|height           = 46.46 inches (1180 mm)
|seat_height      = 31.69 inches (805 mm)
|dry_weight       = 661.39 pounds (300.0 Kg)
|wet_weight       = 320.0 kg
|fuel_capacity    = 5.81 Gallon (22.00 Liters)
|oil_capacity     = 1.19 Gallon (4.50 Liters)
|fuel_consumption = 5.60 liters/100 km (17.9 km/l or 42.00 mpg)
|turning_radius   =
|related          =
|competition      =
}}

The '''[[Kawasaki]] KZ1000P7''' was a in-line four, [[four-stroke]] Road [[motorcycle]] produced by [[Kawasaki]] between 1977 and 1988. It could reach a top speed of 130 mph (210 km/h). Max [[torque]] was 6.86 ft/lbs (9.3 Nm) @ 7000 RPM. Claimed [[horsepower]] was 99.91 HP (74.5 KW) @ 8500 RPM.  

==Engine==
The engine was a [[air cooled]] in-line four, four-stroke. A 69.4mm [[bore]] x 66.0mm [[stroke]] result in a [[displacement]] of just 998.0 cubic centimeters. Fuel was supplied via a double overhead cams/twin [[cam]] (dohc).  

==Drive==
The bike has a 5-speed transmission. Power was moderated via the wet multi plate.  

==Chassis==
It came with a mn18 runflat-18 front [[tire]] and a mr18 runflat-18 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via double disc. big single piston calipers in the front and a single disc. big single piston caliper same brake shoes as the front in the rear. The front suspension was a  telescopic air assisted spring and oil damped while the rear was equipped with a classic swinging arm twin shocks. The KZ1000P7 was fitted with a 5.81 Gallon (22.00 Liters) fuel tank. The bike weighed just 661.39 pounds (300.0 Kg). The wheelbase was 59.25 inches (1505 mm) long.  

==In Media==
* [https://motopixel.org/pixel/chips-2#kawasaki-kz1000 CHiPs]
* [https://motopixel.org/pixel/chain-reaction#kawasaki-kz1000 Chain Reaction]
* [https://motopixel.org/pixel/godzilla-the-series#kawasaki-kz1000 Godzilla: The Series]
* [https://motopixel.org/pixel/the-underground-comedy-movie#kawasaki-kz1000 The Underground Comedy Movie]

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