Kz1000
1977 Kawasaki Z1000 exhibited at classic car show in 2014
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| Manufacturer | Kawasaki |
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| Parent company | Kawasaki Heavy Industries |
| Production | 1977–2005 |
| Predecessor | KZ900 |
| Successor | KZ1100 |
| Engine |
1,015 cc (61.9 cu in) |
| Top speed | 132 mph (212 km/h) |
| Power | 83 hp (62 kW) @ 8,000 rpm (1977), 90 hp (67 kW)(1978) |
| Wheelbase | 1,505 mm (59.3 in) |
| Dimensions |
L: 2,210 mm (87 in) W: 880 mm (35 in) H: 1,200 mm (47 in) |
| Weight | 245.5 kg (541 lb) (dry) 563 lb (255 kg)(½ tank) (wet) |
| Fuel capacity | 16.7 l (4.4 US gal) |
| Fuel consumption | 45 mpg‑US (5.2 L/100 km) |
| Turning radius | 2.4 m (7.9 ft) |
| Related | Z 1000 Z1- R |
1,015 cc (61.9 cu in)
998 cc (60.9 cu in) 4 stroke DOHC air cooled Inline 4,
The Kawasaki Kz1000 or Z1000 is a motorcycle made in Japan by Kawasaki, released in September 1976 as a 1977 model to replace the 1976 KZ900, which in turn replaced the Z1 launched in 1972 in the Z series. It has an inline-four cylinder engine and a 5-speed transmission, in a 'one down and four up' configuration. Producing about 90 hp, it was the fastest production motorcycle of the era.
In 1979 Kawasaki introduced the Z 1300 liquid-cooled, 6-cylinder engine, which became the engine for the Voyager touring series. Both models were available for several years. The police model continued in production until 2005. In 2016 the 1982 KZ1000 LTD was worth $45,000+ for its Authentic Original Condition. As well as the 1986 Z1000 was worth $35,000+ for its Original Condition Also.
Some of the significant differences between the Kz900 and the Kz1000 include that the latter of the two has a heavier crankshaft for less engine vibration, smoother acceleration and a larger displacement. There were various configurations of specifications and assembly, such as having the choice between chain-drive and shaft-drive. The more cruiser-like US version was called 1000 LTD in European markets.
Kawasaki swapped the traditional 4-4 exhaust (available on Z1 and Kz900) for the cheaper 4-2 exhaust. The Kz1000 came with either a chain or shaft drive after 1979. The frame on the Kz1000 is a very conventional featherbed design, but was not significantly changed in over 30 years of production.
The 1980 Kawasaki Z1000H was Kawasaki's first fuel injected motorcycle. In the US market, this model was known as the Z1000G 'Classic', identified through the use of unique chromed infills on the fuel tank.
The 1981 Kawasaki Kz1000J debuted with Kawasaki's new "J" motor with displacement down to 998 cc (60.9 cu in).
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