The Kawasaki Z1 is a motorcycle model that was introduced in 1972. It has a four-stroke, transverse four-cylinder engine with a capacity of 903cc and a compression ratio of 8.5:1. It has a wet sump, a trachoid pump for lubrication, and 4 x 28mm Mikuni VM28SC for induction. The bike has a maximum power of 82 horsepower at 8500 rpm and maximum torque of 73.5 Nm at 7000 rpm. It has a wet, multi-plate clutch and a 5-speed transmission with a chain final drive. The frame is a double tubular steel cradle, and the suspension consists of 36mm telescopic forks at the front and a dual shock with 5-way preload adjustment at the rear. The front has a single 296mm disc with a 2-piston caliper for brakes, while the rear has a 200mm drum brake. The bike has a 3.25 H19 front tire and a 4.00 S18 rear tire. Its rake is 27 o, its trail is 3.75 in, and it has a wheelbase of 1498.6 mm. It has a dry weight of 230 kg, a fuel capacity of 18 liters, and a consumption average of 48 mpg. It can accelerate from 0 to 30 mph in 2.7 sec, from 0 to 60 mph in 4.8 sec, and complete a standing 1/4 mile in 12.61 sec at 105.63 mph. Its top speed is 135 mph.
Technical specifications:
Make Model: Kawasaki Z1
| Year | 1972 |
|---|---|
| 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 | 4 x 28mm Mikuni VM28SC |
| Ignition | Battery and coil |
| Starting | Electric & kick |
| Max Power | 82 hp / 59.8 kW @ 8500 rpm |
| Max Torque | 73.5 Nm / 54.3 lb-ft @ 7000 rpm |
| Clutch | Wet, multi-plate |
| Transmission | 5 Speed |
| Final Drive | Chain |
| Primary Drive | Straight cut gears |
| Gear Ratio | 1st 12.79:1 2nd 8.84:1 3rd 6.74:1 4th 5.58:1 5th 4.92:1 |
| Frame | Double tubular steel cradle |
| Front Suspension | 36mm Telescopic forks |
| Rear Suspension | Dual shock, 5-way preload adjustment |
| Front Brakes | Single 296mm disc 2 piston caliper |
| Rear Brakes | 200mm drum |
| Front Tyre | 3.25 H19 |
| Rear Tyre | 4.00 S18 |
| Rake | 27 o |
| Trail | 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 | 247.6 kg / 546 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity | 18 Litres / 4.7 gal |
| Consumption Average | 48 mpg |
| Braking Distance 30 mph – 0 | 29.00 ft. |
| Braking Distance 60 mph – 0 | 126.00 ft. |
| Acceleration 0-30 mph | 2.7 sec |
| Acceleration 0-60 mph | 4.8 sec |
| Standing 1/4 Mile | 12.61 sec / 105.63 mph |
| Top Speed | 135 mph |
