Kawasaki
Z1 Gallery
Kawasaki introduced
the kz900 motorcycle in 1973. Four years later
they introduced the kz1000. The original 1973
Kawasaki Z900/Z1/Z-1 was the first Japanese
motorcycle with four cylinders, dual overhead
cams and 903 cubic centimeters (cc's). It was
one of the most powerful motorcycles produced
up until that time. And even though its quarter
mile times and top speeds were grossly overestimated,
actual numbers were impressive enough to earn
the bike the nickname The King. In 1977 a Z1000
ridden by Reg Pridmore became the first Japanese
bike to win an AMA Superbike national when it
took the victory at Pocono Raceway.
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Kawasaki Z1 |
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In March 1973 three ZIs claimed 45 American
and world speed and endurance records.
Engine - 903cc, air-cooled, DOHC 4 cylinder
Top Speed - 134mph
Maximum Power - 82bhp @ 8500rpm
Transmission - 5-speed
Frame - tubular steel twin cradle
Brakes - single disc/drum
Launched - 1973-1977 |
| 1973 Kawasaki Z1 900 |
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| 1973 Kawasaki Z1 |
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1974 Kawasaki Z1A |
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1974 Kawasaki Z1A, 900cc |
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| 1975 Kawasaki Z1B |
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900cc. |
1975 Kawasaki Z1B, 900cc |
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1976 Kawasaki Z900A4 |
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| 1976 Kawasaki Z900 A4 |
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| 1979 Kawasaki Z1000S - Z1R |
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| 1978 Kawasaki Z1 RTC Turbo |
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1977 Kawasaki Z1000A1 |
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The Z1000A1 succeded the Z900A4 in 1977.
It featured the same superb Z1 engine with
a few more cc, and a rear disk brake. |
| 1979 Kawasaki Z900 |
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1979 Rickman Kawasaki Z1 900. |
| 1979 Kawasaki Z1000 LTD |
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US import, 86bhp. |
| 1975 Kawasaki Z1B |
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1975 Kawasaki Z1B |
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| 1978 Kawasaki Z1000 |
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ex-LAPD police bike, US import. |
1978 Kawasaki Z1R 1000 |
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| 1978 Kawasaki Z1R- |
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1107cc |
| 1978 Kawasaki Z1R-TC |
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Kawasaki contracted Turbo Cycle to convert
slow-selling Z1-R bikes in their Santa Ana
warehouse. These bikes were fitted with
turbocharger kits designed by American Turbo
Pak. Approximately 200-250 were done in
Stardust Silver Metallic. Later bikes (approximately
200-250 more) were changed to a Black paint
and custom graphics designed by Molly. These
bikes had the latest updates from ATP, and
produced a whopping 160bhp. |
| 1982 Kawasaki Z1000R |
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Spec: 1106cc Moriwaki big bore kit, race
cams, welded crank, tuned head (later fuel
injected head).
Frame has been powder
coated, and the tank, seat, mudguard,
nose fairing and side panels newly painted
with vinyl graphics.
- New race Avon tyre on the front and
a new Pirelli Super Corsa Pro SC2 on
the back.
- Wheels: Kawasaki front and Ducati
rear - both powder coated.
- Rebuilt CBR600 front brakes and Ducati
Brembo rear brake.
- Metamech Alloy box swingarm.
- New Hagon fully adjustable rear shocks
- New Hagon progressive front springs
in Kawasaki forks
- New wheel bearings
- New tapered headstock bearings
- Micron fork brace
- Scitsu tacho
- Mikuni roundslide smoothbore race
carbs
- New Boyer ignition - total loss system
- Stainless fasteners throughout
- Harris headers and carbon end can
- Steering damper
- Alloy handlebars
- Rear sets
- GSXR1000 front brake master cylinder
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| 1979 Kawaski Z1000 ST |
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Harris exhaust. |
| 1980 Kawasaki Z1000 LTD Mk2 |
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| 1980 Kawasaki Z1000H |
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90bhp. |
Kawasaki Z1R |
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Engine - 998cc, 4-stroke dohc four
Price new - £2008
Top Speed - 140mph
Maximum Power - 90bhp
Weight - 238kg (525lb)
MPG - 40
Production - 1979-1986
Kawasaki
Z1000R road test |
| 1981 Kawasaki Z1000 |
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| 1981 Kawasaki Z1000 Custom |
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| 1983 Kawasaki Z1000 LTD |
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