Kawasaki Z 1000 A2 / KZ1000 (1978) vs Kawasaki KDX 400 (1979-80)
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| Make: | Kawasaki | Kawasaki |
| Model: | Z 1000 A2 / KZ1000 | KDX 400 |
| Years: | 1978 | 1979-80 |
| Engine: | Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 2 Valve per cylinder. | Two stroke, single cylinder. |
| Capacity: | 1015 cc / 61.9 cu-in | 392 cc / 23.9 cu-in |
| Bore x Stroke: | 69.4 х 66 mm | 80 x 78 mm |
| Cooling System: | Air cooled | Air cooled |
| Compression Ratio: | 8.7:1 | 6.8:1 |
| Induction: | 4x 26mm Mikuni VM26SS carburetors | 36mm Mikuni carburetor |
| Ignition: | Mechanical breaker dual lead coil | CDI |
| Starting: | Electric | Kick |
| Max Power: | 83 hp / 61.8 kW@ 8000 rpm | 39 hp / 29 kW @ 7000 rpm |
| Max Torque: | 8.1 kgf-m / 58 lb-ft @ 6500 rpm | 42.2 Nm / 31.1 ft-lb @ 6000 rpm |
| Transmission: | 5 Speed | 5 Speed |
| Final Drive: | Chain, 630 endless with 92 links, sprockets 15 front, 42 rear | Chain |
| Front Suspension: | 36mm Telescopic hydraulics forks | Adjustable air forks |
| Rear Suspension: | Dual chocks, swinging arm, 80mm wheel travel. | Dual shock |
| Front Brakes: | Single 295mm disc | Drum |
| Rear Brakes: | Single 295mm disc | Drum |
| Front Tyre: | 3.25-19 | 3.50 -21 |
| Rear Tyre: | 4.00-18 | 5.00 -18 |
| Dry Weight: | 240 kg / 529 lbs | 109 kg / 240 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity: | 16.7 Litres / 4.4 US gal | 12 Litres / 33 US gal |