Kawasaki Z1 (1979)

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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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