The Kawasaki Z1000 (1978) is a four-stroke, transverse four-cylinder motorcycle with a 1015cc capacity and air-cooled cooling system. It has 4x 26mm Mikuni VM26SS carburetors and a forced lubrication wet sump with a 3.7-liter oil capacity. The ignition is a mechanical breaker dual lead coil with NGK B8ES or ND W24ES-U spark plugs and a Yuasa YB14L-A2 battery. The bike has a maximum power of 83hp at 8000rpm and a maximum torque of 8.1 kgf-m at 6500rpm. Its transmission is five-speed with a wet, multi-disc clutch and a final drive chain that has 630 endless links with 15 front sprockets and 42 rear sprockets. The frame is a double tubular steel cradle with a front suspension of 36mm telescopic hydraulics forks and a rear suspension of dual chocks, swinging arm, and an 80mm wheel travel. The front and rear brakes are both single 295mm discs, and the tires are 3.25-19 in the front and 4.00-18 in the rear. The bike has a ground clearance of 155 mm and a dry weight of 240 kg with a fuel capacity of 16.7 liters. It has an average fuel consumption of 42.7 mpg, a standing 1/4 mile time of 12.6 seconds at 109 mph, and a top speed of 125 mph or 200 km/h.
Make Model: Kawasaki Z 1000 A2 / KZ1000
Year: 1978
Engine: Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 2 Valve per cylinder.
Capacity: 1015 cc / 61.9 cu-in
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