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Kawasaki Z1 (1979)

admin — Sat, 01 Apr 2023 09:41:03 +0000

The Kawasaki Z1-Classic motorcycle was produced in 1979 and features a four-stroke, transverse four-cylinder, DOHC, two-valve-per-cylinder engine with a capacity of 1015cc. The cooling system is air-cooled with a compression ratio of 8.7:1. The bike has Bosch fuel injection and CDI ignition, and electric starting. The maximum power output is 76 hp at 8000 rpm, and the maximum torque is 52.5 Nm at 7000 rpm. The transmission is five-speed with final drive via chain. The front suspension features coil spring centre axle forks with 127mm of wheel travel, while the rear suspension has dual Mulholland shocks with 91mm of wheel travel. The front and rear brakes are 296mm and 278mm discs, respectively. The bike has a wet weight of 256kg and a fuel capacity of 11.3 litres. It has an average consumption of 35 mpg, a standing quarter-mile time of 12.3 seconds at 108.4 mph, and a top speed of 132.3 mph.

Technical specifications:

Make Model: Kawasaki Z000 Z1-Classic

Year: 1979
Engine: Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 2 Valve per cylinder.
Capacity: 1015 cc / 61.9 cu-in
Bore x Stroke: 69.4 66 mm
Cooling System: Air cooled
Compression Ratio: 8.7:1
Induction: Bosch fuel injection
Ignition: CDI
Starting: Electric
Max Power: 76 hp / 56.6 kW @ 8000 rpm
Max Torque: 52.5 Nm / 38.7 lb-ft @ 7000 rpm
Transmission: 5 Speed
Final Drive: Chain
Front Suspension: Coil spring centre axle forks, 127mm wheel travel.
Rear Suspension: Dual Mulholland shocks. 91mm wheel travel.
Front Brakes: 2x 296mm discs
Rear Brakes: Single 278mm disc
Front Tyre: ML 90-19
Rear Tyre: MT 90-16
Wet-Weight: 256 kg / 562 lbs
Fuel Capacity: 11.3 Litres / 2.9 US gal
Consumption average: 35 mpg
Standing 1/4 Mile: 12.3 sec / 108.4 mph
Top Speed: 132.3 mph

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Kawasaki Z1 (1973)

admin — Thu, 30 Mar 2023 12:02:12 +0000

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.

Technical specifications:

Make Model: Kawasaki Z1

Year: 1973
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

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Kawasaki Z1 (1980)

admin — Wed, 29 Mar 2023 22:21:59 +0000

The Kawasaki Z 1000 Z1R is a motorcycle model produced in 1980. It features a four-stroke, transverse four-cylinder DOHC engine with a capacity of 1015 cc. The motorcycle uses air cooling, with 4x Mikuni VM28SS carbs and a wet sump lubrication system. Battery and coil ignition provide the starting system for the bike, generating a maximum power of 94 hp at 8000 rpm and maximum torque of 8.7 kgf-m at 7000 rpm. The motorcycle has a wet multiplate clutch and a five-speed transmission system, with a chain final drive. The frame of the Kawasaki Z 1000 Z1R is a double tubular steel cradle, with 36mm telescopic hydraulic forks and dual shocks for the rear suspension. The front brakes use 2x 296mm discs, while the rear uses a single 290mm disc. The motorcycle has 3.50-18 front and 4.00-18 rear tyres, and its dimensions are 2160mm in length, 800mm in width, and 1295mm in height. The motorcycle has a seat height of 815mm and a ground clearance of 125 mm. The dry weight of the Kawasaki Z 1000 Z1R is 246 kg and it has a fuel capacity of 13 litres. The motorcycle has a top speed of 220 km/h (136.7 mph), and can cover 43 mpg on average. It can complete a standing 1/4 mile race in about 11.9 sec, reaching speeds of up to 176 km/h.

Technical specifications:

Make Model: Kawasaki Z 1000 Z1R

Year: 1980
Engine: Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 2 Valve per cylinder.
Capacity: 1015 cc / 61.9 cu-in
Bore x Stroke: 69.4 66 mm
Cooling System: Air cooled
Compression Ratio: 8.7:1
Lubrication: Wet sump
Induction: 4x Mikuni VM28SS carbs
Ignition: Battery & coil ignition
Spark Plugs: NGK B8ES
Battery: 12V 14AH YB-14L-A2.7
Starting: Electric
Max Power: 94 hp / 70.0 kW @ 8000 rpm
Max Torque: 8.7 kgf-m / 62.9 lb-ft @ 7000 rpm
Clutch: Wet multiplate
Transmission: 5 Speed
Final Drive: Chain
Gear Ratio: 1st 3.17 (38/12) 2nd 2.19 (35/16) 3rd 1.67 (35/21) 4th 1.38 (29/21) 5th 1.22 (28/23)
Frame: Double tubular steel cradle
Front Suspension: 36mm Telescopic hydraulics forks
Rear Suspension: Dual chocks, swinging arm,
Front Brakes: 2x 296mm discs
Rear Brakes: Single 290mm disc
Front Tyre: 3.50-18
Rear Tyre: 4.00-18
Dimensions: Length 2160mm / 85.0 in Width 800mm / 31.4 in Height 1295mm / 50.9 in
Wheelbase: 1505 mm / 59.2 in
Seat Height: 815mm / 21.0 in
Ground Clearance: 125 mm / 4.9 in
Dry Weight: 246 kg / 542.3 lbs
Fuel Capacity: 13 Litres / 3.4 US gal
Consumption Average: 43 mpg
Standing 1/4 Mile: 11.9 sec / 176 km/h
Top Speed: 220 km//h / 136.7 mph

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Kawasaki Z1 (1972)

admin — Wed, 29 Mar 2023 03:10:01 +0000

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

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Kawasaki Z1 (1978-79)

admin — Sat, 25 Mar 2023 17:55:18 +0000

The Kawasaki Z1-R Turbo motorcycle was produced from 1978-79, featuring a four stroke, transverse four-cylinder engine, DOHC, and 2 valves per cylinder. The engine has a capacity of 1015 cc, with a bore x stroke of 69.4 x 66 mm and a compression ratio of 8.0:1. The bike has a 40mm Bendix carb for induction and uses battery & coil ignition while being cooled by air. The spark plugs are NGK B8ES and the battery is a 12V 14AH YB-14L-A2.7. The bike also features electric starting and has a maximum power of 126 hp/93.2 kW at 8000 rpm. The clutch is a wet multiplate, and the transmission is a 5-speed with a final drive of a chain. The front suspension features 36mm telescopic forks, and the rear suspension has dual shocks with 5-way spring preload. The front brakes have 2x 295mm discs, and the rear brake has a single 295mm disc. The bike weighs 245 kg/540 lbs with a fuel capacity of 13 litres/3.4 US gal. The standing 1/4 mile is achieved in 11.4 seconds with a top speed of 158 mph/254 km/h.

Technical specifications:

Make Model: Kawasaki Z1-R Turbo

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Kawasaki Z1 (1978-79)

admin — Sat, 25 Mar 2023 04:28:00 +0000

The Kawasaki Z1R is a motorcycle model that was produced from 1978-79. It features a four stroke, transverse four cylinder engine with DOHC and 2 valves per cylinder. The engine has a capacity of 1015 cc and a compression ratio of 8.7:1. The motorcycle is air cooled and uses wet sump lubrication. It has 4x Mikuni VM28SS carbs and a battery & coil ignition system. The bike has a maximum power of 94 hp at 8000 rpm and a maximum torque of 8.7 kgf-m at 7000 rpm. Its transmission is a 5-speed with a wet multiplate clutch and a chain final drive. The front brakes consist of 2x 296mm discs and the rear brake is a single 290mm disc. The motorcycle has a length of 2160mm, a width of 800mm, and a height of 1295mm. Its wheelbase measures 1505mm and the seat height is 815mm. The bike has a ground clearance of 125mm and a dry weight of 246kg. It has a fuel capacity of 13 litres and an average fuel consumption of 43 mpg. Its standing 1/4 mile time is 11.9 seconds with a top speed of 220 km/h.

Technical specifications:

Make Model: Kawasaki Z 1000 Z1R

Year: 1978 – 79
Engine: Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 2 Valve per cylinder.
Capacity: 1015 cc / 61.9 cu-in
Bore x Stroke: 69.4 66 mm
Cooling System: Air cooled
Compression Ratio: 8.7:1
Lubrication: Wet sump
Induction: 4x Mikuni VM28SS carbs
Ignition: Battery & coil ignition
Spark Plugs: NGK B8ES
Battery: 12V 14AH YB-14L-A2.7
Starting: Electric
Max Power: 94 hp / 70.0 kW @ 8000 rpm
Max Torque: 8.7 kgf-m / 62.9 lb-ft @ 7000 rpm
Clutch: Wet multiplate
Transmission: 5 Speed
Final Drive: Chain
Gear Ratio: 1st 3.17 (38/12) 2nd 2.19 (35/16) 3rd 1.67 (35/21) 4th 1.38 (29/21) 5th 1.22 (28/23)
Frame: Double tubular steel cradle
Front Suspension: 36mm Telescopic hydraulics forks
Rear Suspension: Dual chocks, swinging arm,
Front Brakes: 2x 296mm discs
Rear Brakes: Single 290mm disc
Front Tyre: 3.50-18
Rear Tyre: 4.00-18
Dimensions: Length 2160mm / 85.0 in Width 800mm / 31.4 in Height 1295mm / 50.9 in
Wheelbase: 1505 mm / 59.2 in
Seat Height: 815mm / 21.0 in
Ground Clearance: 125 mm / 4.9 in
Dry Weight: 246 kg / 542.3 lbs
Fuel Capacity: 13 Litres / 3.4 US gal
Consumption Average: 43 mpg
Standing 1/4 Mile: 11.9 sec / 176 km/h
Top Speed: 220 km//h / 136.7 mph

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