We love working on the older models. It’s hard for owners to find a dealer willing to work on a bike older then 10 years. We are not afraid. Not only are we willing but have a “CAN DO” attitude.
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Make Model |
Kawasaki Z1 |
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Year |
1972 |
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Engine |
Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 2 valve per |
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Capacity |
903 |
| 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 |
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Induction |
4 x 28mm Mikuni VM28SC
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Ignition |
Battery and coil |
| Starting | Electric & kick |
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Max Power |
82 hp / 59.8 kW @ 8500 rpm |
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Max Torque |
73.5 Nm / 54.3 lb/ft @ 7000 rpm |
| Clutch | Wet, multi-plate |
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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
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Front Suspension |
36mm Telescopic forks |
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Rear Suspension |
Dual shock, 5-way preload adjustment |
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Front Brakes |
Single 296mm disc 2 piston caliper |
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Rear Brakes |
200mm drum |
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Front Tyre |
3.25 H19 |
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Rear Tyre |
4.00 S18 |
| Rake |
27º
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| 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. |
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Dry Weight |
230 kg / 507 lbs |
| Wet Weight | 247.6 kg / 546 lbs |
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Fuel Capacity |
18 Litres / 4.7 gal |
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Consumption Average |
48 mpg |
| Braking Distance 30 mph – 0 | 29.00 ft. |
| Braking Distance 60 mph – 0 |
126.00 ft.
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| Acceleration 0-30 mph | 2.7 sec |
| Acceleration 0-60 mph | 4.8 sec |
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Standing ¼ Mile |
12.61 sec / 105.63 mph |
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Top Speed |
135 mph |