Spec Sheet
The information below is specific to the Kawasaki - Z 1000 E1 Shaft (KZ1000-E1) 79, showing anything for service information to the amount of fork oil or even the tyre pressures. If you would like to contribute any missing information, please use the edit link below.
Back.Bike Info
CC:
1000
Bike Description:
Heavy weight late 70s early 80s classic muscle bike.
Chassis info:
kzt-ooe008935
Service
Engine Oil Grade SAE:
10W40
Fork oil grade:
10w
Idle Speed (rpm):
1000
Spark Plugs Gap (mm):
0.7-0.8
Tyre Pressure Back Bar / psi:
32
Tyre Pressure Back - Pillion Bar / psi:
36 to 40
Tyre Pressure Front Bar / psi:
28
Tyre Pressure Front - Pillion Bar / psi:
28
Valve Clearance Cold - Exhaust:
0.5 to 0.15mm
Valve Clearance Cold - Inlet:
0.5 to 0.15mm
Brakes
Front:
Twin Disc
Rear:
Disc
Brake fluid:
D.O.T-3
Front Disc Size:
twin hydraulically operated disc
Rear Disc Size:
single hydraulically operated disc
Dimensions
Length:
2,250mm
Seat Height:
813mm
Wheelbase:
1,535mm
Width:
810mm
Electrics
Voltage:
12v
Battery:
12v-16AH
Bulb-Headlight:
H3 55w/60
Charging System:
crankshaft alternator with regulator.
Ignition:
transistorized-point-less with battery and coil
Spark Plugs:
NGK B8ES
Engine
Type:
Air Cooled 4 Stroke DOHC Inline Four
Bore x Stroke:
70.0 x 66.0mm
Carburation:
4-mikuni vm-28-ss
Compression Ratio:
8.7:1
Lubrication System:
wet sump (forced)
No. of Valves:
8
Starting:
Electric starter
Transmission
Clutch Type:
wet multi-plate
Final Drive:
enclosed Shaft
Gearchange Pattern:
1N2345
Gear Ratio 1st:
12.6:1
Gear Ratio 2nd:
8.67:1
Gear Ratio 3rd:
6.61:1
Gear Ratio 4th:
5.46:1
Gear Ratio 5th:
4.83:1
Transmission:
5 Speed-constant mesh
Misc.
Frame:
full engine cradle with down tubes
Motorcycle Style:
ROADSTER
Power
Top Speed:
130 Mph
Suspension
Front:
hydrauically damped telescopic forks
Rear:
swinging fork with spring pre-load adjustable hydraulically damped shock obsorbers
Tyres
Front:
100/90-V19 Tubeless
Rear:
130/90-V17 Tubeless
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