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					Technical specifications
					
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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 |