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|successor = | |successor = | ||
|class = [[Road]] | |class = [[Road]] | ||
|engine = | |engine = 650[[cc]] [[DOHC]] [[4-stroke]], [[air-cooled]]<ref name="owners">{{cite book|title=1978 Kawasaki KZ650B2 owners manual|publisher=Kawasaki}}</ref> | ||
|bore_stroke = | |bore_stroke = 62 mm x 54 mm<ref name="owners" /> | ||
|compression = | |compression = 9.5:1<ref name="owners" /> | ||
|top_speed = | |top_speed = | ||
|power = 64 HP @ 8,500 rpm | |power = 64 HP @ 8,500 rpm<ref name="owners" /> | ||
|torque = | |torque = 41.9 ft-lbs @ 7,000rpm<ref name="owners" /> | ||
|ignition = | |ignition = | ||
|spark_plug = {{sparkplug|NGK B7ES}} '77-79 | |fuel_system = Mikuni VM24SS | ||
|spark_plug = {{sparkplug|NGK B7ES}} '77-79 <ref name="owners" /> | |||
|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|}} '77-79 | |front_tire = {{tire|3.25-19}} '77-79 | ||
|front_tire_psi = 28 | |||
|rear_tire = {{tire|4.00-18}} '77-79 | |rear_tire = {{tire|4.00-18}} '77-79 | ||
|rear_tire_psi = 32 | |||
|rake_trail = | |rake_trail = | ||
|wheelbase = | |wheelbase = | ||
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|dry_weight = | |dry_weight = | ||
|wet_weight = | |wet_weight = | ||
|fuel_capacity = | |fuel_capacity = 4.5 US gal (17.2 L) | ||
|oil_capacity = | |oil_capacity = 3.5 L (3.7 US qt) | ||
|recommended_oil = K-tech 10W-40 | |||
|oil_filter = K&N KN-401 | |oil_filter = K&N KN-401 | ||
|fuel_consumption = | |fuel_consumption = | ||
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|manuals = [[:File:1978 Kawasaki KZ650 B2 Owners Manual.pdf]] | |manuals = [[:File:1978 Kawasaki KZ650 B2 Owners Manual.pdf]] | ||
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The [[Kawasaki|Kawasaki]] Z650 was a motorcycle made by Kawasaki from 1977 through 1979. It had an engine displacement of 652cc featuring a double overhead camshaft. The gear box was a five speed. | |||
The [[Kawasaki|Kawasaki]] Z650 was a motorcycle made by Kawasaki from | |||
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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