Kawasaki KZ1300B

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Kawasaki Z1300B
Manufacturer
Also called KZ 1300 Touring
Production 1980 - 1981
Class Touring
Successor Kawasaki ZN1300A
Engine
1300 cc in-line six, four-stroke
Bore / Stroke 62.0mm x 71.0mm
Compression ratio 9.9:1
Top Speed 129 mph (208 km/h)
Horsepower 127.26 HP (94.9 KW) @ 8000RPM
Torque 86.3 ft/lbs (117.0 Nm) @ 6500RPM
Fuel System 3x32mm Mikuni
Spark Plug NGK BP6ES '79-82
Battery YUASA Y50-N18L-A '79-82
Transmission Gear box: 5-speed

Final Drive: shaft drive (cardan)

Clutch: Wet, multi disc
Final Drive Shaft
Suspension Front: Telescopic forks
Rear: Dual shocks preload adjustable
Brakes Front: dual disc
Rear: single disc
Front Tire MN90-18
Rear Tire MT90-17
Weight 324.0 kg (wet)
Oil Filter K&N KN-126[1]
Recommended Oil K-tech 10W-40
Fuel Capacity 7.13 Gallon (27.00 Liters)
Related Honda CBX
Manuals Service Manual

1980-1981 KZ1300-B2[edit | edit source]

Kawasaki KZ1300-B2
1980 Kawasaki KZ1300-B2 in Maroon
1980 Kawasaki KZ1300-B2 in Maroon
1980 Kawasaki KZ1300-B2 in Maroon
1980 Kawasaki KZ1300-B2 in Maroon



  • 1,300 cc
  • Four-stroke, 6 Cylinder
  • Dual Over Head Camshaft,
  • Water-cooled
  • 5-Speed, Return Shift
  • Max. Horsepower:
  • 120 HP @ 8,000 rpm
  • Spark Plug: NGK BP6ES,
  • or ND W20EP-U
    • (Canada) NGK BPR6ES,
  • or ND W20EPR-U
  • Tire Size
    • Front: MN90- 18 4PR
    • Rear: MT90-17 6PR
  • Color
    • Fuel Tank: Royal Dark Red
    • Front Fender: Same as Fuel Tank
  • Engine No.: KZT30AE005801-
  • Frame No.: KZT30B000001 -
  • Parts Catalog No.: 99910-1084-01 Plus 99910-1084-50R
  • Sewice Manual No.: 99924-1015-03
  • Owner's Manual No.: 99920-1064-02
  • Remarks: Touring model of KZ1300-A. Tail trunk & saddle bags, fairing.

References[edit | edit source]

  1. 2019 K&L Supply Co Catalog. K&L Supply Co. 2019.