Kawasaki Z1 (1973)

The Kawasaki Z1 is a motorcycle produced in 1973 that features a four-stroke, transverse four-cylinder, DOHC engine with a capacity of 903cc / 55.1 cu-in with a compression ratio of 8.5:1. It is air-cooled and has a 5-speed transmission with a chain final drive. The bike has a maximum power of 82hp / 59.8kW @ 8500 rpm and a maximum torque of 73.5 Nm / 54.3 lb-ft @ 7000 rpm. The front suspension features 36mm telescopic forks while the rear suspension is a dual shock with 5-way preload adjustment. The bike has a front braking system with a single 296mm disc and 2 piston caliper while the rear braking system is a 200mm drum. The frame is a double tubular steel cradle and the bike has a length of 2209.8mm / 87.0 in. and a wheelbase of 1498.6mm / 59.0 in. The dry weight is 230kg / 507lbs and the wet weight is 247.6kg / 546lbs. Its fuel capacity is 18 litres / 4.7 gallons and has an average consumption of 48 mpg. During testing, the braking distance for 30 mph – 0 was 29.00 ft. and the braking distance for 60 mph – 0 was 126.00 ft. Its acceleration from 0-30 mph is 2.7 seconds, 0-60 mph is 4.8 seconds, standing 1/4 mile is 12.61 seconds at 105.63 mph while its top speed is 135 mph.

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Make Model: Kawasaki Z1