Kawasaki Z200 (1978-79)

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The Kawasaki Z200 motorcycle was produced between 1978 and 1979. It featured a four-stroke, single-cylinder engine with a capacity of 198cc and a bore x stroke of 66 x 58 mm. The bike was air-cooled with a 26mm Keihin carburetor and battery coil ignition. It had a kick start and could produce a maximum power of 17 hp / 12.4 Kw at 8,000 rpm. The transmission was five-speed with a final drive of a chain. The front suspension was telescopic forks, while the rear suspension had dual shocks. The bike’s front brake was a single 205mm disc, and the rear had a drum brake. It had a 2.75-18 front tire and a 3.25-17 rear tire. The Kawasaki Z200 had a seat height of 737 mm / 29 in, a dry weight of 126 kg / 277.7 lbs, and a fuel capacity of 9.1 liters / 2.4 US gal.

Technical specifications:

Make Model: Kawasaki Z 200

Year: 1978 – 79


Engine: Four stroke, single cylinder, SOHC, 2 valve
Capacity: 198 cc / 12.0cu-in
Bore x Stroke: 66 x 58 mm
Cooling System: Air cooled
Compression Ratio: NA
Induction: 26 mm Keihin carburetor
Ignition: Battery Coil
Starting: Kick
Max Power: 17 hp / 12.4 Kw @ 8 000 rpm
Max Torque: NA
Transmission: 5 Speed
Final Drive: Chain
Front Suspension: Telescopic forks
Rear Suspension: Dual shocks
Front Brakes: Single 205 mm disc

Rear Brakes: Drum
Front Tyre: 2.75 -18
Rear Tyre: 3.25 -17
Seat Height: 737 mm / 29 in
Dry Weight: 126 kg / 277.7 lbs
Fuel Capacity: 9.1 Litres / 2.4 US gal

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