Kawasaki 900 Z: history, specs, pictures

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Kawasaki 900 Z
Manufacturer
Also called 900 Z 1 Super 4
Production 1972 - 1974
Engine
in-line four, four-stroke
Bore / Stroke 66.0mm x 66.0mm
Top Speed 131 mph (211 km/h)
Horsepower 77.38 HP (57.7 KW) @ 8500RPM
Transmission Gear box: 5-speed
Final Drive: chain
Brakes Front: dual disc
Rear: expanding brake
Front Tire 3.25-19
Rear Tire 4.00-18
Weight 249.0 kg (wet)
Recommended Oil K-tech 10W-40
Fuel Capacity 4.76 Gallon (18.00 Liters)
Manuals Service Manual


The Kawasaki 900 Z 1 Super 4 was a in-line four, four-stroke standard produced by Kawasaki between 1972 and 1974. It could reach a top speed of 131 mph (211 km/h). Claimed horsepower was 77.38 HP (57.7 KW) @ 8500 RPM.

Engine[edit | edit source]

The engine was a air cooled in-line four, four-stroke. A 66.0mm bore x 66.0mm stroke result in a displacement of just 903.0 cubic centimeters. Fuel was supplied via a double overhead cams/twin cam (dohc).

Drive[edit | edit source]

The bike has a 5-speed transmission.

Chassis[edit | edit source]

It came with a 3.25-19 front tire and a 4.00-18 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via dual disc in the front and a expanding brake in the rear. The 900 Z 1 Super 4 was fitted with a 4.76 Gallon (18.00 Liters) fuel tank.