Kawasaki Z 1300i (1983-84)

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The Kawasaki Z 1300i is a motorcycle that was produced from 1983 to 1984. It has a four-stroke, transverse six-cylinder engine with a capacity of 1286cc and a bore of 62mm with a stroke of 71mm. The engine boasts liquid cooling, a compression ratio of 9.9:1, and analogue CDI ignition. The bike produces a maximum power of 96.9 kW or 130 hp at 8000 rpm and a maximum torque of 118 Nm at 6500 rpm. Other notable features include fuel injection, a wet multi-disc clutch, and a five-speed transmission with a shaft final drive. The frame is a double cradle design with a rake of 28.5 degrees and a trail of 102mm. The front suspension is telescopic forks with 200mm of travel, while the rear suspension is dual shocks preload adjustable. The bike has front brakes of two 260mm discs and 2 piston calipers and a single 250mm disc and 1 piston caliper for rear brakes. The Z 1300i has a dry weight of 297kg, a fuel capacity of 27 liters, and a fuel consumption average of 6.5 L/100 km or 36 US mpg. It can reach a top speed of 223.6 km/h or 139 mph and complete a standing 1/4 mile in 11.9 seconds at a speed of 185 km/h or 115 mph.

Technical specifications:

Make Model: Kawasaki Z 1300i

Year: 1983 – 84


Engine: Four stroke, transverse six cylinder, DOHC, 2 valve per cylinder.
Capacity: 1286 cc / 78.5 cub in.
Bore x Stroke: 62 x 71 mm
Cooling System: Liquid cooled
Compression Ratio: 9.9:1
Lubrication: Wet sump
Engine Oil: Mineral, 10W/40
Induction: Digital fuel injection
Ignition: Analogue CDI (Capacitive Discharge Ign.)
Spark Plug: NGK, CR9E
Starting: Electric
Max Power: 96.9 kW / 130 hp @ 8000 rpm
Max Torque: 118 Nm / 12.03 kgf-m / 87 ft. lbs @ 6500 rpm
Clutch: Wet Multi Disc
Transmission: 5 Speed

Final Drive: Shaft
Gear Ratio: 1st 2.29 (39/17) / 2nd 1.67 (35/21) / 3rd 1.28 (32/25) / 4th 1.07 (29/27) / 5th 0.93 (27/29):1
Frame: Double Cradle
Rake: 28.5 degrees
Trail: 102 mm / 4.0 in.
Front Suspension: Telescopic forks
Front Wheel Travel: 200 mm / 7.9 in.
Rear Suspension: Dual shocks preload adjustable
Front Brakes: 2x 260 mm discs, 2 piston calipers
Rear Brakes: Single 250 mm disc, 1 piston caliper
Front Tyre: 110/90 -18
Rear Tyre: 130/90 -17
Dimensions: Length 2265 mm / 89.1 in Width 785 mm / 30.9 in Height 1265 mm / 49.8 in
Wheelbase: 1580 mm / 62.2 in
Ground Clearance: 145 mm / 5.7 in
Dry Weight: 297 kg / 654.8 lbs
Wet Weight: 322 kg / 709 lbs
Fuel Capacity: 27 Litres / 7.1 gal
Consumption average: 6.5 L/100 km / 15.3 km/l / 36 US mpg
Standing 1/4 Mile: 11.9 sec / 185 km/h / 115 mph

Top Speed: 223.6 km/h / 139 mph

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