Kawasaki Z650 (1976-77)

The Kawasaki Z 650 was a motorcycle produced between 1976 and 77. It boasts a four-stroke, transverse four-cylinder, and DOHC 2 valve per cylinder engine with a capacity of 652cc / 39.7in. It is air-cooled, and its compression ratio is 9.5:1. The motorcycle uses dry sump lubrication with an oil capacity of 7.4 US pints. The Kawasaki Z 650 has a maximum power of 66 hp / 48.2 kW @ 8500 rpm and a maximum torque of 5.8 kgf-m / 57 Nm @ 7000 rpm. It has a wet multi-plate clutch and a five-speed transmission with a chain final drive. The frame is made of steel twin loop cradle, and it has a telescopic hydraulic fork for the front suspension and a swinging fork at the back. It utilizes a single 275mm disc front brake with 1-piston caliper and a 180mm drum rear brake. The Kawasaki Z 650 runs on 3.25-19 front tire and a 4.00-18 rear tire. The motorcycle has a Rake of 27 o, a Trail of 106 mm / 4.2 in, a Wheelbase of 1437 mm / 56.6 in, a Seat Height of 800 mm / 31.5 in, a Ground Clearance of 152 mm / 6.0 in, and a Dry Weight of 211 kg / 465 lbs. The fuel capacity is 16.5 Liters / 4.3 US gallons, with an average consumption of 16.8 km/lit. It has a standing 1/4 Mile of 13.8 seconds, and a Top Speed of 186 km/h / 155.5 mph.


Technical specifications:

Make Model: Kawasaki Z 650

Year: 1976 – 77


Engine: Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 2 valves per cylinder
Capacity: 652 cc / 39.7 in
Bore x Stroke: 62 54 mm
Cooling System: Air cooled
Compression Ratio: 9.5:1
Lubrication: Dry sump
Oil Capacity: 7.4 US pint
Induction: 4x 28mm Mikuni carburetors
Ignition: Battery & coil
Battery: 12V-10AH
Starting: Electric & kick
Max Power: 66 hp / 48.2 kW @ 8500 rpm
Max Torque: 5.8 kgf-m / 57 Nm @ 7000 rpm
Clutch: Wet, multi-plate
Transmission: 5 Speed

Final Drive: Chain
Gear Ratio: 1st 15.63:1 2nd 10.93:1 3rd 8.52:1 4th 6.97:1 5th 5.97:1
Frame: Steel twin loop cradle
Front Suspension: Telescopic hydraulic fork
Rear Suspension: Swinging fork
Front Brakes: Single 275mm disc 1 piston caliper
Rear Brakes: 180mm Drum
Front Tyre: 3.25-19
Rear Tyre: 4.00-18
Rake: 27 o
Trail: 106 mm / 4.2 in
Wheelbase: 1437 mm / 56.6 in
Seat Height: 800 mm / 31.5 in
Ground Clearance: 152 mm / 6.0 in
Dry Weight: 211 kg / 465 lbs
Wet Weight: 220 kg / 485 lbs
Fuel Capacity: 16.5 Litres / 4.3 US gal
Consumption Average: 16.8 km/lit
Standing 1/4 Mile: 13.8 sec
Top Speed: 186 km/h / 155.5 mph

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