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{{Infobox Motorcycle
{{DISPLAYTITLE:{{PAGENAME}}: history, specs, pictures}}
{{Motorcycle
|name            = Kawasaki KZ1000
|name            = Kawasaki KZ1000
|image            =  
|photo= 1977-kawasaki-kz1000-a1.jpg
|aka              =  LTD
|aka              =  LTD
|manufacturer    = [[Kawasaki]]
|manufacturer    = Kawasaki
|parent_company  =  
|parent_company  =  
|production      = 81-82
|production      = 81-82
|model_year      =  
|model_year      =  
|predecessor      =  
|predecessor      = [[Kawasaki KZ900A]]
|successor        =  
|successor        = [[Kawasaki KZ1000J]]
|class            =  
|class            =Standard
|engine          = 1000cc
|engine          = 1000cc
|bore_stroke      =  
|bore_stroke      =  
|compression      =  
|compression      =  
|top_speed        =  
|top_speed        =120 mph
|power            =  
|power            =  
|torque          =  
|torque          =  
|ignition        =  
|ignition        =  
|spark_plug      = {{sparkplug|B8ES}} '81-82
|spark_plug      = {{sparkplug|NGK B8ES}} '81-82
|battery          = {{battery|YB18L-A}} '81-82
|battery          = {{battery|YUASA YB18L-A}} '81-82
|transmission    =  
|transmission    =  
|frame            =  
|frame            =  
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|fuel_capacity    =  
|fuel_capacity    =  
|oil_capacity    =  
|oil_capacity    =  
|oil_filter      = K&N KN-401
|recommended_oil= K-tech 10W-40
|fuel_consumption =  
|fuel_consumption =  
|turning_radius  =  
|turning_radius  =  
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==1977 KZ1000-A1==
==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]]
[[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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==1978 KZ1000-A2==
==1978 KZ1000-A2==
[[Image:1978-kawasaki-kz1000-a2.jpg|left|thumb|1978 Kawasaki KZ1000-A2]]
<gallery mode='packed-hover'>
[[Image:1978 Kawasaki KZ1000 "Spirit of America".jpg|left|thumb|1978 Kawasaki KZ1000 "Spirit of America"]]
File: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]]
File:1978 Kawasaki Spirt of America tank.jpg|left|thumb|1978 Kawasaki Spirt of America tank
File:1978-kawasaki-kz-1000-in-luminous-green-0.jpg|1978 Kawasaki KZ 1000 in Luminous Green
File:1978-kawasaki-kz-1000-in-luminous-green-1.jpg|1978 Kawasaki KZ 1000 in Luminous Green
File:1978-kawasaki-kz-1000-in-luminous-green-2.jpg|1978 Kawasaki KZ 1000 in Luminous Green
File:1978-kawasaki-kz-1000-in-luminous-green-3.jpg|1978 Kawasaki KZ 1000 in Luminous Green
File:1978-kawasaki-kz-1000-in-luminous-green-4.jpg|1978 Kawasaki KZ 1000 in Luminous Green
File:1978-kawasaki-kz1000-a2.jpg|left|thumb|1978 Kawasaki KZ1000-A2
</gallery>
 


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These were some of the first [[:Category:Japanese motorcycles|Japanese motorcycles]] manufactured in America.
These were some of the first [[:Category:Japanese motorcycles|Japanese motorcycles]] manufactured in America.
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*Owner's Manual No.: 99920-1021-00, (E) 99922-1012-00
*Owner's Manual No.: 99920-1021-00, (E) 99922-1012-00
*Shop Manual No.: 99931-540-00
*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).
*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)==
==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]]
[[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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*Owner's Manual No.: (U) 99920-1056-03,
*Owner's Manual No.: (U) 99920-1056-03,
*(E)(G) 99922-1035-02, (F) 99923-1024-01
*(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.
*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)==
==1980 KZ1000-A4 (MKII)==
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{{Kawasaki}}


[[Category:Kawasaki motorcycles|KZ1000A]]
[[Category:Kawasaki motorcycles|KZ1000A]]
[[Category:1970s motorcycles|KZ1000A]]
[[Category:1970s motorcycles|KZ1000A]]
[[Category:Kawasaki KZ series]]
[[Category:Kawasaki KZ series]]
{{Motorcycle
|name            = Kawasaki KZ1000
|photo= 1977-kawasaki-kz1000-a1.jpg
|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|630x98}}
|front_sprocket= 15T
|rear_sprocket= 41T
|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)
|recommended_oil= K-tech 10W-40
|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]
==References==
{{reflist}}
[[Category:Road motorcycles]]
[[Category:Kawasaki motorcycles]]
[[Category:1970s motorcycles]]
[[Category:1980s motorcycles]]
[[Category:Multiple Infoboxes]]
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