1978 KZ1000 Restored

Posted by on Jul 30, 2015 in Blog

1978 KZ1000, perfect candidate for full restoration. Carbs rebuilt, including the hard to find new fuel “T”. Brakes have new seals, pistons and fluids. New seat. All stock including the complete stock air box. Runs and starts, carbs synched. This one is for sale, email or call if interested.

 

1978 KZ1000-4 1978 KZ1000-3
1978 KZ1000-2 1978 KZ1000

Manufacturer Kawasaki
Parent company Kawasaki Heavy Industries
Predecessor KZ900
Successor KZ1100
Engine
1,015 cc (61.9 cu in) 4 stroke DOHC air cooled Inline 4,

Bore x stroke 70.0 mm x 66.0 mm, Compression ratio 8.7:1
Top speed 132 mph (212 km/h)[1]
Power 83 hp (62 kW) @ 8,000 rpm (1977), 90 hp (67 kW)(1978)[2]
Torque 8.1 kg·m (59 lb·ft) @ 6,500 rpm[citation needed]
Wheelbase 1,505 mm (59.3 in)
Dimensions L: 2,210 mm (87 in)
W: 880 mm (35 in)
H: 1,200 mm (47 in)
Weight 245 kg (540 lb)[1] (dry)
563 lb (255 kg)(½ tank)[1] (wet)
Fuel capacity 16.7 l (4.4 US gal)
Fuel consumption 45 mpg-US (5.2 L/100 km)[1]
Turning radius 2.4 m (7.9 ft)