Kawasaki Z 1000 A1 / KZ1000 (1976) vs Moto Guzzi 850 Le Mans Mark II (1979-80)
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| Make: | Kawasaki | Moto Guzzi |
| Model: | Z 1000 A1 / KZ1000 | 850 Le Mans Mark II |
| Years: | 1976 | 1979-80 |
| Engine: | Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 2 Valve per cylinder. | Four stroke, 90° V twin, longitudinally mounted, OHV pushrod, 2 valves per cylinder |
| Capacity: | 1015 cc / 61.9 cu-in | 844 cc / 51.5 cu-in |
| Bore x Stroke: | 69.4 х 66 mm | 83 x 78 mm |
| Cooling System: | Air cooled | Air cooled |
| Compression Ratio: | 8.7:1 | 10.2:1 |
| Lubrication: | Forced Lubrication wet sump | Gear driven oil pump with replaceable full flow oil filter |
| Induction: | 4x 26mm Mikuni VM26SS carburetors | 2x 36mm Dell'Orto carburetors |
| Ignition: | Mechanical breaker dual lead coil | Battery with double contact breakers and coils |
| Starting: | Electric | Electric |
| Max Power: | 83 hp / 61.8 kW@ 8000 rpm | 73 hp / 53.7 kW @ 7700 rpm |
| Max Torque: | 8.1 kgf-m / 58 lb-ft @ 6500 rpm | 76.4 Nm / 56.4 lb-ft @ 6600 rpm |
| Transmission: | 5 Speed | 5 Speed |
| Final Drive: | Chain, 630 endless with 92 links, sprockets 15 front, 42 rear | Shaft |
| Frame: | Double tubular steel cradle | Duplex cradle |
| Front Suspension: | 36mm Telescopic hydraulics forks | Oil damped telescopic fork |
| Rear Suspension: | Dual chocks, swinging arm, 80mm wheel travel. | Swing arm with 3-pos preload |
| Front Brakes: | Single 295mm disc | 2x 310mm discs |
| Rear Brakes: | Single 295mm disc | Single 242mm disc |
| Front Tyre: | 3.25-19 | 3.50 H18 |
| Rear Tyre: | 4.00-18 | 4.10 V18 |
| Dry Weight: | 240 kg / 529 lbs | 196 kg / 433 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity: | 16.7 Litres / 4.4 US gal | 22.5 Litres / 4.8 gal |
| Road Test: | Cycle 1977 | Bike magazine |