The Z1 Chronicles SPECIFICATIONS, PRICE & IMAGES

Bike Features

Make Model:
Kawasaki Z1

Year:
1972

Engine:

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

Capacity:
903 cc / 55.1 cu-in

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

Induction:

4 x 28mm Mikuni VM28SC

Ignition :
Battery and coil

Starting:
Electric & kick

Max Power :
82 hp / 59.8 kW @ 8500 rpm

Max Torque:
73.5 Nm / 54.3 lb-ft @ 7000 rpm

Clutch:
Wet, multi-plate

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

Front Suspension:
36mm Telescopic forks

Rear Suspension:
Dual shock, 5-way preload adjustment

Front Brakes:
Single 296mm disc 2 piston caliper

Rear Brakes:
200mm drum

Front Tyre:
3.25 H19

Rear Tyre:
4.00 S18

Rake:

27º

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.

Dry Weight :
230 kg / 507 lbs

Wet Weight:
247.6 kg / 546 lbs

Fuel Capacity :
18 Litres / 4.7 gal

Consumption Average:
48 mpg

Braking Distance 30 mph – 0:
29.00 ft.

Braking Distance 60 mph – 0:

126.00 ft.

Acceleration 0-30 mph:
2.7 sec

Acceleration 0-60 mph:
4.8 sec

Standing
¼ Mile  :
12.61 sec / 105.63  mph

Top Speed:
135 mph