Kawasaki Z1 900 (1972) technical specifications

Kawasaki Z1 900 is produced in 1972. Engine is Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 2 valve per cylinder., displacement 903 cc / 55.1 cu-in , produces power 82 hp / 59.8 kW @ 8500 rpm and 73.5 Nm / 54.3 lb-ft @ 7000 rpm. Kawasaki Z1 900 top speed is 217 km/h / 135 mph. Kawasaki Z1 900 weighs 230 kg / 507 lbs. Kawasaki Z1 900 has 6 photos.

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Model:	Z1 900
Years:	1972
Engine:	Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 2 valve per cylinder.
Capacity:	903 cc / 55.1 cu-in
Bore x Stroke:	66 x 66 mm
Cooling System:	Air cooled
Compression Ratio:	8.5:1
Lubrication:	Wet sump, trachoid pump
Air Filtration:	Treated synthetic fiber
Induction:	4 x 28mm Mikuni VM28SC
Ignition:	Battery and coil
Starting:	Electric & kick
Max Power:	82 hp / 59.8 kW @ 8500 rpm
Max Torque:	73.5 Nm / 54.3 lb-ft @ 7000 rpm
Clutch:	Wet, multi-plate
Transmission:	5 Speed
Final Drive:	Chain
Primary Drive:	Straight cut gears
Gear Ratio:	1st 12.79:1 2nd 8.84:1 3rd 6.74:1 4th 5.58:1 5th 4.92:1
Frame:	Double tubular steel cradle
Front Suspension:	36mm Telescopic forks
Rear Suspension:	Dual shock, 5-way preload adjustment
Front Brakes:	Single 296mm disc 2 piston caliper
Rear Brakes:	200mm drum
Front Tyre:	3.25 H19
Rear Tyre:	4.00 S18
Rake:	27º
Trail:	3.75 in.
Dimensions:	Length 2209.8 mm / 87.0 in.
Wheelbase:	1498.6 mm / 59.0 in
Handlebar Width:	818 mm / 32.2 in.
Seat Height:	812.8 mm / 32.0 in.
Ground Clearance:	170 mm / 6.75 in.
Dry Weight:	230 kg / 507 lbs
Wet Weight:	247.6 kg / 546 lbs
Fuel Capacity:	18 Litres / 4.7 gal
Consumption Average:	48 mpg
Braking Distance 30 mph - 0:	29.00 ft.
Braking Distance 60 mph - 0:	126.00 ft.
Acceleration 0-30 mph:	2.7 sec
Acceleration 0-60 mph:	4.8 sec
Standing ¼ Mile:	12.61 sec / 105.63 mph
Top Speed:	217 km/h / 135 mph
Road Test:	Cycle Test Cycle World