Kawasaki Z 1000 A1 / KZ1000 (1977) vs Kawasaki Versys-X 300 (2018)
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| Make: | Kawasaki | Kawasaki |
| Model: | Z 1000 A1 / KZ1000 | Versys-X 300 |
| Years: | 1977 | 2018 |
| Engine: | Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 2 Valve per cylinder. | Four stroke parallel twin, DOHC, 8 valves |
| Capacity: | 1015 cc / 61.9 cu-in | 296 cc / 18.1 cu in |
| Bore x Stroke: | 69.4 х 66 mm | 62 x 49 mm |
| Cooling System: | Air cooled | Liquid cooled |
| Compression Ratio: | 8.7:1 | 10.6:1 |
| Lubrication: | Forced Lubrication wet sump | Forced, wet sump |
| Induction: | 4x 26mm Mikuni VM26SS carburetors | EFI Ø 32 mm x 2 with dual throttle valves |
| Starting: | Electric | Electric |
| Max Power: | 83 hp / 61.8 kW@ 8000 rpm | 29.3 kW / 40 hp @ 11500 rpm |
| Max Torque: | 8.1 kgf-m / 58 lb-ft @ 6500 rpm | 26.0 Nm / 19.2 lb-ft @ 10000 rpm |
| Clutch: | Wet, multi disc | Wet, multiplate |
| Transmission: | 5 Speed | 6-Speed |
| Final Drive: | Chain, 630 endless with 92 links, sprockets 15 front, 42 rear | Chain, sealed |
| Frame: | Double tubular steel cradle | Backbone, high tensile steel |
| Front Suspension: | 36mm Telescopic hydraulics forks | 41 mm Telescopic fork |
| Rear Suspension: | Dual chocks, swinging arm, 80mm wheel travel. | Bottom-Link Uni-Trak, gas-charged shock and adjustable preload |
| Front Brakes: | Single 295mm disc | Single 290 mm petal disc, single caliper balanced actuation dual piston |
| Rear Brakes: | Single 295mm disc | Single 220 mm petal disc. Caliper: Dual piston |
| Front Tyre: | 3.25-19 | 100/90-19 M/C 57S |
| Rear Tyre: | 4.00-18 | 130/80-17 M/C 65S |
| Ground Clearance: | 155 mm / 6.1 in | 180 mm / 7.1 in |
| Fuel Capacity: | 16.7 Litres / 4.4 US gal | 17 Litres / 4.5 US gal / 3.7 Imp gal |