Kawasaki KZ 700-A1: history, specs, pictures
| Kawasaki KZ 700-A1 | |
| Manufacturer | |
|---|---|
| Production | 1984 |
| Class | Standard |
| Engine | in-line four, four-stroke |
| Bore / Stroke | 64.0mm x 54.0mm |
| Fuel System | carburetor. mikuni bs34 |
| Ignition | transistorized ignition |
| Transmission | Gear box: 5-speed Final Drive: chain |
| Suspension | Front: air-adjustable telescopic fork Rear: dual shocks with adjustable preload and damping |
| Brakes | Front: double disc. 1-piston calipers Rear: single disc. 1-piston caliper |
| Front Tire | 100/90-19-57h |
| Rear Tire | 120/90-18-65h |
| Wheelbase | 57.48 inches (1460 mm) |
| Length | 85.43 inches (2170 mm) |
| Width | 30.31 inches (770 mm) |
| Height | 44.49 inches (1130 mm) |
| Seat Height | 31.5 inches (800 mm) |
| Weight | 476.2 pounds (216.0 Kg) (dry), |
| Recommended Oil | K-tech 10W-40 |
| Fuel Capacity | 5.73 Gallon (21.70 Liters) |
| Manuals | Service Manual |
The Kawasaki KZ 700-A1 was a in-line four, four-stroke standard produced by Kawasaki in 1984.
Engine[edit | edit source]
The engine was a air cooled in-line four, four-stroke. A 64.0mm bore x 54.0mm stroke result in a displacement of just 694.0 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 plate.
Chassis[edit | edit source]
It came with a 100/90-19-57h front tire and a 120/90-18-65h rear tire. Stopping was achieved via double disc. 1-piston calipers in the front and a single disc. 1-piston caliper in the rear. The front suspension was a air-adjustable telescopic fork while the rear was equipped with a dual shocks with adjustable preload and damping. The KZ 700-A1 was fitted with a 5.73 Gallon (21.70 Liters) fuel tank. The bike weighed just 476.2 pounds (216.0 Kg). The wheelbase was 57.48 inches (1460 mm) long.