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{{Motorcycle | {{Motorcycle | ||
|name = Kawasaki KZ650B | |name = Kawasaki KZ650B | ||
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|aka = Z650 | |aka = Z650 | ||
|manufacturer = Kawasaki | |manufacturer = [[Kawasaki]] | ||
|parent_company = | |parent_company = | ||
|production = 77-79 | |production = 77-79 | ||
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|predecessor = | |predecessor = | ||
|successor = | |successor = | ||
|class = Road | |class = [[Road]] | ||
|engine = | |engine = 650cc | ||
|bore_stroke = | |bore_stroke = | ||
|compression = | |compression = | ||
|top_speed = | |top_speed = | ||
|power = 64 HP @ 8,500 rpm | |power = 64 HP @ 8,500 rpm | ||
|torque = | |torque = | ||
|ignition = | |ignition = | ||
|spark_plug = {{sparkplug|NGK B7ES}} '77-79 | |||
|spark_plug = {{sparkplug|NGK B7ES}} '77-79 | |||
|battery = {{battery|YUASA YB10L-A2}} '77-79 | |battery = {{battery|YUASA YB10L-A2}} '77-79 | ||
|transmission = | |transmission = | ||
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|suspension = | |suspension = | ||
|brakes = | |brakes = | ||
|front_tire = {{tire| | |front_tire = {{tire|}} '77-79 | ||
|rear_tire = {{tire|4.00-18}} '77-79 | |rear_tire = {{tire|4.00-18}} '77-79 | ||
|rake_trail = | |rake_trail = | ||
|wheelbase = | |wheelbase = | ||
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|dry_weight = | |dry_weight = | ||
|wet_weight = | |wet_weight = | ||
|fuel_capacity = | |fuel_capacity = | ||
|oil_capacity = | |oil_capacity = | ||
|oil_filter = K&N KN-401 | |||
|oil_filter = | |||
|fuel_consumption = | |fuel_consumption = | ||
|turning_radius = | |turning_radius = | ||
|related = [[Kawasaki KZ650B]]<br />[[Kawasaki KZ650C]] <br /> [[Kawasaki KZ650F]] | |related = [[Kawasaki KZ650B]]<br />[[Kawasaki KZ650C]] <br /> [[Kawasaki KZ650F]] | ||
|competition = [[BMW R65]]<br />[[Honda CB650]]<br />[[Honda CX500]]<br />[[Kawasaki KZ650B]]<br />[[Suzuki GS550]]<br />[[Yamaha XS650]]<br />[[Yamaha SR500]] | |competition = [[BMW R65]]<br />[[Honda CB650]]<br />[[Honda CX500]]<br />[[Kawasaki KZ650B]]<br />[[Suzuki GS550]]<br />[[Yamaha XS650]]<br />[[Yamaha SR500]] | ||
}} | }} | ||
The [[Kawasaki|Kawasaki]] Z650 was a motorcycle made by Kawasaki from | |||
The '''Kawasaki KZ650B''' is a [[motorcycle]] produced by [[Kawasaki]] from 1977 to 1979. | |||
The [[Kawasaki|Kawasaki]] Z650 was a motorcycle made by Kawasaki from 1976 through 1983. It had an engine displacement of 652cc featuring a double overhead camshaft. The gear box was a five speed. | |||
The Z650 was introduced to the trade in 1976 and was very popular. 64 bhp was claimed with a dry weight of only 465 lbs, making a top speed of nearly 120mph possible. But more importantly, this new model handled like no other Kawasaki. For once all the available power could be used in relative safety. The Z650 was considered the 'Son of Z1' having been designed by the Grand Master himself, Ben 'Mr Z1' Inamura. The Z650 had the agility of a 500 with the performance of a 750, and was considered by many to be the best Kawasaki so far. | The Z650 was introduced to the trade in 1976 and was very popular. 64 bhp was claimed with a dry weight of only 465 lbs, making a top speed of nearly 120mph possible. But more importantly, this new model handled like no other Kawasaki. For once all the available power could be used in relative safety. The Z650 was considered the 'Son of Z1' having been designed by the Grand Master himself, Ben 'Mr Z1' Inamura. The Z650 had the agility of a 500 with the performance of a 750, and was considered by many to be the best Kawasaki so far. | ||
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The only difference over the B2 model was a change of graphics and a return to the original green and red colors. Sales once again picked up. The new lower case tank badges were also used. This time the red color was described as candy persimmon red. | The only difference over the B2 model was a change of graphics and a return to the original green and red colors. Sales once again picked up. The new lower case tank badges were also used. This time the red color was described as candy persimmon red. | ||
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