Kawasaki Z 1000 A2 / KZ1000 (1978) vs Kawasaki KLR 650 (2014)
Comparison technical specifications
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| Make: | Kawasaki | Kawasaki |
| Model: | Z 1000 A2 / KZ1000 | KLR 650 |
| Years: | 1978 | 2014 |
| Engine: | Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 2 Valve per cylinder. | Four stroke, single cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder |
| Capacity: | 1015 cc / 61.9 cu-in | 651 cc / 39.7 cu-in |
| Bore x Stroke: | 69.4 х 66 mm | 100 x 83 mm. |
| Cooling System: | Air cooled | Liquid cooled |
| Compression Ratio: | 8.7:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Lubrication: | Forced Lubrication wet sump | Forced lubrication (wet sump) |
| Induction: | 4x 26mm Mikuni VM26SS carburetors | Keihin CVK40 |
| Ignition: | Mechanical breaker dual lead coil | Transistorized |
| Starting: | Electric | Electric |
| Max Power: | 83 hp / 61.8 kW@ 8000 rpm | 42.1 hp / 31 kW @ 7000 rpm |
| Max Torque: | 8.1 kgf-m / 58 lb-ft @ 6500 rpm | 47 Nm / 4.7 kgf-m @ 5000 rpm |
| Clutch: | Wet, multi disc | Wet multi-disc, cable operation |
| Transmission: | 5 Speed | 5 Speed |
| Final Drive: | Chain, 630 endless with 92 links, sprockets 15 front, 42 rear | Sealed Chain |
| Frame: | Double tubular steel cradle | Semi-double Cradle Made of high-tech, round-section, high-tensile steel |
| Front Suspension: | 36mm Telescopic hydraulics forks | 41mm Air-adjustable forks, |
| Rear Suspension: | Dual chocks, swinging arm, 80mm wheel travel. | UNI-TRAK® linkage, 5-way preload shock absorber with 4way rebound damping. |
| Front Brakes: | Single 295mm disc | Single 280mm disc 2 piston caliper |
| Rear Brakes: | Single 295mm disc | Single 203mm disc 1 piston caliper |
| Front Tyre: | 3.25-19 | 90/90 -21 |
| Rear Tyre: | 4.00-18 | 130/80 -17 |
| Ground Clearance: | 155 mm / 6.1 in | 210 mm / 8.3 in |
| Fuel Capacity: | 16.7 Litres / 4.4 US gal | 23 Litres / 5.8 US gal. |