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Kawasaki Z 900 Z1
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Make Model |
Kawasaki Z 900 Z1A/B |
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Year |
1974 |
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Engine |
Air cooled, four stroke, transverse four
cylinder, DOHC, 2 valve per cylinder. |
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Capacity |
903 |
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Bore x Stroke |
66 x 66 mm |
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Compression Ratio |
8.5:1 |
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Induction |
4x 26mm Mikuni VM26SS |
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Ignition /
Starting |
Mechanical breaker dual lead coil /
electric |
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Max Power |
82 hp 59.8 kW @ 8500 rpm |
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Max Torque |
73.5 Nm @ 7000 rpm |
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Transmission /
Drive |
5 Speed / chain |
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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 |
3.25H-19 |
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Rear Tyre |
4.00S-18 |
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Dry-Weight |
230 kg |
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Fuel Capacity |
18 Litres |
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Consumption average |
33 mp/g |
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Top Speed |
132.5 mp/h |
After the revolution Honda CB 750, it was in 1972
that Kawasaki lays first brick of the race for power with its Z900. It is
immediately a success that the machine confirms its reliability, both in
everyday life than on circuits.
Compared to the Honda CB 750, it provides a larger engine thus more power (82
hp instead of 67), and more torque and argument, dual overhead camshafts.
While keeping the 4 exhaust pipes traditional at the time (the devil pounds),
it has a look of hell, especially in color Tobacco with its orange flames and
black engine mat. The cooling fins of the breech but keep a sharp color
aluminum. This dress will be taken over by the 750 Zphir at its latest
development. For practicality, the chain is lubricated from an oil tank
located under the seat in the left side of the frame.
The machine will be distributed from 1972 to 1976 and each year suffer a
slight change. In 1974, 900 Z1A is distributed with a new decoration (less
beautiful than the original) and the engine loses its matte black paint. In
1975, technology evolves, the machine (Z1B) comes with a chain to O-rings,
where abandoned oil pump. In 1976, the machine (A4 series) is now shipped
standard with dual front disc.
In 1977, the machine disappears from the catalog of the manufacturer, victim
of the war to the power it has triggered. It is replaced by the Z1000.
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