Kawasaki Z 900 (1976)

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The Kawasaki Z 900 motorcycle was produced in 1976 and featured a four-stroke, transverse four-cylinder engine with dual overhead camshafts and two valves per cylinder. With a capacity of 903cc, the engine had a bore and stroke of 66x66mm and was air-cooled with a compression ratio of 8.5:1. The lubrication was a wet sump with a trachoid pump, and the air filtration used treated synthetic fiber. The induction involved four 26mm Mikuni VM26SS carburetors, and the ignition was a mechanical breaker dual lead coil. The motorcycle had electric starting and produced a maximum power of 81hp at 8500rpm and a maximum torque of 73.5Nm at 7000rpm. It had a wet, multi-plate clutch and a five-speed transmission with a chain final drive and straight cut gears. The frame was a double tubular steel cradle, and the suspension included 36mm telescopic forks at the front and dual shocks with five-way preload adjustment at the rear. The front brakes were two 296mm discs, while the rear brakes were a 200mm drum. The motorcycle had a top speed of 120mph and achieved acceleration times of 0-30mph in 2.1 seconds and 0-60mph in 5.1 seconds. Other features included a 18-liter fuel capacity, consumption average of 48 mpg, and dimensions of 2209.8mm length, 1498.6mm wheelbase, 812.8mm seat height, and 230kg dry weight.

Technical specifications:

Make Model: Kawasaki Z 900

Year: 1976


Engine: Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 2 valve per cylinder.
Capacity: 903 cc / 55.1 cu-in
Bore x Stroke: 66 x 66 mm
Cooling System: Air cooled,
Compression Ratio: 8.5:1
Lubrication: Wet sump, trachoid pump
Air Filtration: Treated synthetic fiber
Induction: 4x 26mm Mikuni VM26SS
Ignition: Mechanical breaker dual lead coil
Starting: Electric
Max Power: 81 hp / 59 kW @ 8500 rpm
Max Torque: 73.5 Nm / 52.8 lb-ft @ 7000 rpm
Clutch: Wet, multi-plate
Transmission: 5 Speed
Final Drive: Chain

Primary Drive: Straight cut gears
Gear Ratio: 1 st 12.05:1 2nd 8.34:1 3rd 6.36:1 4th 5.25:1 5th 4.63:1
Frame: Double tubular steel cradle
Front Suspension: 36mm Telescopic forks
Rear Suspension: Dual shock, 5-way preload adjustment
Front Brakes: 2x 296mm discs
Rear Brakes: 200mm drum
Front Tyre: 3.25H-19
Rear Tyre: 4.00S-18
Rake: 27 o
Tral: 3.75 in.
Dimensions: Length 2209.8 mm / 87.0 in.
Wheelbase: 1498.6 mm / 59.0 in
Handlebar Width: 818 mm / 32.2 in.
Seat Height: 812.8 mm / 32.0 in.
Ground Clearance: 170 mm / 6.75 in.
Dry Weight: 230 kg / 507 lbs
Wet Weight: 248 kb / 548 lbs
Fuel Capacity: 18 Litres / 4.7 gal
Consumption Average: 48 mpg

Braking Distance 30 mph – 0: 25.00 ft.
Braking Distance 60 mph – 0: 103.00 ft.
Acceleration 0-30 mph: 2.1 sec
Acceleration 0-60 mph: 5.1 sec
Standing 1/4 Mile: 13.7 sec / 94.65 mph
Top Speed: 120 mph

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