1973-75 Kawasaki Z1 900 Specifications & Dimensions

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Kawasaki Z1 900 Specifications
Europeon Model

Dimensions/Performance

Model Year	1973	1974	1975
Model	Z1	Z1A	Z1B
Overall Length (mm)	2,200	--	--
(export model)	2,245	--	--
Overall Width (mm)	865	--	--
Overall Height (mm)	1,170	--	--
Wheelbase (mm)	1,490	--	--
Ground Clearance (mm)	165	--	--
Fuel Tank Capacity (L)	18	--	16
Oil Tank Capacity (L)	(For Chain)	(For Chain)	---
	0.9	--	---
Trail (mm)	90	--	--
Rake (degree)	64	--	--
Dry Weight (kg)	230	232	--
Climing Ability (degree)	30	--	--
Braking Distance (m) (Initial Speed:50km/h)	11	--	--
Turning Radius (mm)	2,500	--	--

Engine

Model Year	1973	1974	1975
Model	Z1	Z1A	Z1B
Type	4-Stroke 4-Cylinder	--	--
Displacement (cc)	903	--	--
Bore & Stroke (mm)	66/6	--	--
Compression Ratio	8.5:1	--	--
Max. Horsepower (ps/rpm)	82/8,500	--	--
Max. Torque (kg-m/rpm)	7.5/7,000	--	--
Starting System	Electric, Kick	--	--
Lubrication System	Forced Lubrication (Wet Sump)	--	--
[Valve Timing]
Intake Open(BTDC)	30deg.	--	--
Close(ATDC)	70deg.ABDC	--	--
Exhaust Open(BBDC)	70deg.	--	--
Close(ABDC)	30deg.ATDC	--	--
Valve Lifter Clearance (mm) (when cold)	0.05-0.1	--	--
Igniton (BTDC)
Crank Angle (degree)	5-40	5-40/20-40	20-40
Piston Position (mm)	1.81	--	--
Point Gap (mm)	0.35	--	--
Piston and Cylinder Clearance (micro meter)	60-79	--	--

Frame

Model Year	1973	1974	1975
Model	Z1	Z1A	Z1B
Frame Type	Double Cradle	--	--
Front Fork
Oil Capacity(cc) (each side)	166-174	168-176	168-171
Oil Type	SAE10W	--	--
Oil Level(mm) (from top)	455	422	--
Tire
Front
Maker/Type	Dunlop F6B	--	--
Tire Size	3.25H-19 4PR	--	--
Air Pressure (kg/cm²) (when cold)	1.8	--	--
Rear
Maker/Type	Dunlop K87MarkIIM	--	--
Tire Size	4.00H-18 4PR	--	--
Tire Size (kg/cm²) (when cold)	2.2	--	--
[Rim Type/Size]
Front	1.85Bx19W	--	--
Rear	2.15Bx18W	--	--
Drive Chain
Type	Endless	--	--
Size	EK630S-TG	--	EK630S-TO
No. of Links	92	--	--
Drive Chain Play (mm)	30-35	--	--
Drive Chain Length ss Service Limit (20 links)(mm)	388	--	--
Braking Type
Front	Disc	--	--
Rear	Leading-Trailing	--	--
Front Disc Diameter(mm)	296	--	--
Rear Drum Inside Diameter(mm)	200	--	--
Lining (Pad) Wear Limit(mm)
Front	Red Line	--	--
Rear	2.0	--	--
Rear Brake Pedal Play(mm)	20-30	--	--