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Kawasaki Z650C (1979)

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Kawasaki Z650F (1982-83)

At a glance

Capacity
652 cc / 39.7 in
Power
66 hp / 48.2 kW @ 8500 rpm
Torque
5.8 kgf-m / 57 Nm @ 7000 rpm
Seat height
800mm / 31.5 in

The full picture.

The Kawasaki Z650 Custom/KZ650C is a four-stroke, air-cooled motorcycle that was produced in 1979. It has a transverse four-cylinder engine with 2 valves per cylinder and a capacity of 652cc. The bike has 4x 28mm Mikuni carburetors for induction and a battery & coil for ignition. It can be started using both electric and kick methods. The maximum power output of the Z650 Custom is 66hp/48.2kW at 8500rpm, with 5.8kgf-m/57Nm of torque at 7000rpm. The bike has a wet, multi-plate clutch and a 5-speed transmission, with a chain final drive. It has a steel twin loop cradle frame and telescopic forks for front suspension, with a swinging arm for rear suspension. The front has 2X 231mm discs for brakes, while the rear has a single 220mm disc. The Z650 Custom has a 27o rake and 106mm/4.2in trail, with a wheelbase of 1437mm/56.6in. The seat height is 800mm/31.5in and the ground clearance is 152mm/6.0in. The wet weight of the bike is 237kg/522.4lbs and the fuel capacity is 16.5 litres/4.3 US gallons.


Technical specifications:

Make Model: Kawasaki Z 650 Custom / KZ650C

Motorcycle technical specifications
Year1979
EngineFour stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 2 valves per cylinder.
Capacity652 cc / 39.7 in
Bore x Stroke62 54 mm
Cooling SystemAir cooled
Compression Ratio9.5:1
LubricationDry sump
Oil Capacity7.4 US pint
Induction4x 28mm Mikuni carburetors
IgnitionBattery & coil
Battery12V-10AH
StartingElectric & kick
Max Power66 hp / 48.2 kW @ 8500 rpm
Max Torque5.8 kgf-m / 57 Nm @ 7000 rpm
ClutchWet, multi-plate
Transmission5 Speed
Final DriveChain
Gear Ratio1st 15.63:1 2nd 10.93:1 3rd 8.52:1 4th 6.97:1 5th 5.97:1
FrameSteel twin loop cradle
Front SuspensionTelescopic forks
Rear SuspensionSwinging arm
Front Brakes2X 231mm discs
Rear BrakesSingle 220mm disc
Front Tyre3.25-19
Rear Tyre4.00-18
Rake27 o
Trail106 mm / 4.2 in
Wheelbase1437 mm / 56.6 in
Seat Height800mm / 31.5 in
Ground Clearance152 mm / 6.0 in
Wet Weight237 kg / 522.4 lbs
Fuel Capacity16.5 Litres / 4.3 US gal