Kawasaki KZ1000A: history, specs, pictures
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| Kawasaki KZ1000 | |
| Manufacturer | |
|---|---|
| Also called | LTD |
| Production | 81-82 |
| Class | Standard |
| Predecessor | Kawasaki KZ900A |
| Successor | Kawasaki KZ1000J |
| Engine | 1000cc |
| Top Speed | 120 mph |
| Spark Plug | NGK B8ES '81-82 |
| Battery | YUASA YB18L-A '81-82 |
| Front Tire | '81-82 |
| Rear Tire | 120/90-16 '81-82 |
| Weight | |
| Oil Filter | K&N KN-401 |
| Recommended Oil | K-tech 10W-40 |
| Manuals | Service Manual |
Kawasaki KZ1000 A Series[edit | edit source]
This is the first of the famed Kawasaki KZ1000's. It was basically a bored up (4 mm) 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[edit | edit source]
- 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 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[edit | edit source]
1978 Kawasaki KZ1000 "Spirit of America"
1978 Kawasaki Spirt of America tank
1978 Kawasaki KZ 1000 in Luminous Green
1978 Kawasaki KZ 1000 in Luminous Green
1978 Kawasaki KZ 1000 in Luminous Green
1978 Kawasaki KZ 1000 in Luminous Green
1978 Kawasaki KZ 1000 in Luminous Green
1978 Kawasaki KZ1000-A2
These were some of the first 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)[edit | edit source]
- 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 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)[edit | edit source]
- 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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| Kawasaki KZ1000 | |
| Manufacturer | |
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| Also called | KZ1000P7, KZ 1000 P7, KZ1000 LTD, KZ 1000 LTD, KZ 1000 |
| Production | 1977 - 1988 |
| Class | Road |
| Engine | in-line four, four-stroke |
| Bore / Stroke | 69.4mm x 66.0mm |
| Top Speed | 130 mph (210 km/h) |
| Horsepower | 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 | NGK B8ES |
| Battery | YUASA YB14L-A2 |
| Transmission | Gear box: 5-speed Final Drive: chain |
| Final Drive | Chain: 630x98 |
| Front Sprocket | 15T |
| Rear Sprocket | 41T |
| Suspension | Front: telescopic air assisted spring and oil damped Rear: classic swinging arm twin shocks |
| Brakes | Front: double disc. big single piston calipers Rear: single disc. big single piston caliper same brake shoes as the front |
| Front Tire | mn18 runflat-18 |
| Rear Tire | mr18 runflat-18 |
| 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) |
| Weight | 661.39 pounds (300.0 Kg) (dry), 320.0 kg (wet) |
| Oil Capacity | 1.19 Gallon (4.50 Liters) |
| Recommended Oil | K-tech 10W-40 |
| Fuel Capacity | 5.81 Gallon (22.00 Liters) |
| Fuel Consumption | 5.60 liters/100 km (17.9 km/l or 42.00 mpg) |
| Manuals | Service Manual |
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[edit | edit source]
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[edit | edit source]
The bike has a 5-speed transmission. Power was moderated via the wet multi plate.
Chassis[edit | edit source]
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.