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Kawasaki Z 1000 A1

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Make Model

Kawasaki Z 1000 A1 / KZ1000

Year

1977

Engine

Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 2 Valve per cylinder.

Capacity

1015 cc / 61.9 cu-in
Bore x Stroke 69.4 х 66 mm
Cooling System Air cooled
Compression Ratio 8.7:1
Lubrication Forced Lubrication wet sump
Oil Capacity 3.7 liters

Induction

4x 26mm Mikuni VM26SS carburetors

Ignition 

Mechanical breaker dual lead coil 
Spark Plugs NGK B8ES or ND W24ES-U
Battery Yuasa YB14L-A2
Starting Electric

Max Power

83 hp / 61.8 kW@ 8000 rpm

Max Torque

8.1 kgf-m / 58 lb-ft @ 6500 rpm
Clutch Wet, multi disc

Transmission

5 Speed 
Final Drive Chain, 630 endless with 92 links, sprockets 15 front, 42 rear
Frame
Double tubular steel cradle

Front Suspension

36mm Telescopic hydraulics forks

Rear Suspension

Dual chocks, swinging arm, 80mm wheel travel.

Front Brakes

Single 295mm disc

Rear Brakes

Single 295mm disc

Front Tyre

3.25-19

Rear Tyre

4.00-18
Ground Clearance 155 mm / 6.1 in

Dry Weight

240 kg / 529 lbs

Fuel Capacity 

16.7 Litres / 4.4 US gal

Consumption Average

42.7 mpg

Standing ¼ Mile  

12.6 sec / 109 mph

Top Speed

125 mph / 200 km/h
Road Test Cycle 1977
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