Kawasaki Z 1300 (1979-80) technical specifications

Kawasaki Z 1300 is produced in 1979-80. Engine is Four stroke, transverse six cylinder, DOHC, 2 valve per cylinder., displacement 1286 cc / 78.5 cu in , produces power 87.5 kW / 120 hp @ 8000 rpm and 116 Nm / 11.8 kgf-m / 85.6 ft. lbs @ 6500 rpm. Kawasaki Z 1300 top speed is 223.6 km/h / 139 mph. Kawasaki Z 1300 weighs 297 kg / 654.8 lbs. Kawasaki Z 1300 has 5 photos.

Technical specifications

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Model:	Z 1300
Years:	1979-80
Engine:	Four stroke, transverse six cylinder, DOHC, 2 valve per cylinder.
Capacity:	1286 cc / 78.5 cu in
Bore x Stroke:	62 x 71 mm
Cooling System:	Liquid cooled
Compression Ratio:	9.9:1
Lubrication:	Wet sump
Engine Oil:	Mineral, 10W/40
Induction:	3x 32mm twin choke Mikuni BSW carburetors
Ignition:	Analogue CDI (Capacitive Discharge Ign.)
Spark Plug:	NGK, CR9E
Starting:	Electric
Max Power:	87.5 kW / 120 hp @ 8000 rpm
Max Torque:	116 Nm / 11.8 kgf-m / 85.6 ft. lbs @ 6500 rpm
Clutch:	Wet multi disc
Transmission:	5 Speed
Final Drive:	Shaft
Gear Ratio:	1st 2.29 (39/17) / 2nd 1.67 (35/21) / 3rd 1.28 (32/25) / 4th 1.07 (29/27) 5th 0.93 (27/29):1
Frame:	Double Cradle
Front Suspension:	Telescopic forks
Front Wheel Travel:	200 mm / 7.9 in.
Rear Suspension:	Dual shocks preload adjustable
Front Brakes:	2x 260 mm discs, 2 piston calipers
Rear Brakes:	Single 250 mm disc, 1 piston caliper
Front Tyre:	110/90 -18
Rear Tyre:	130/90 -17
Rake:	28.5°
Trail:	102 mm / 4.0 in.
Dimensions:	Length 2265 mm / 89.1 in Width 785 mm / 30.9 in Height 1265 mm / 49.8 in
Wheelbase:	1580 mm / 62.2 in
Ground Clearance:	145 mm / 5.7 in
Dry Weight:	297 kg / 654.8 lbs
Wet Weight:	322 kg / 709 lbs
Fuel Capacity:	27 Litres / US 7.1 gal
Oil Capacity:	4.5 L / 1.2 US gal
Consumption Average:	6.5 L/100 km / 15.3 km/l / 36 US mpg
Braking: 48 km/h / 30 mph - 0:	10.4 m / 34 ft
Braking: 97 km/h / 60 mph - 0:	44.5 m / 146 ft
Standing ¼ Mile:	11.9 sec / 185 km/h / 115 mph
Acceleration: 0 - 97 km/h / 60 mph:	4.01 sec
Acceleration: 0 - 161 km/h / 100 mph:	9.02 sec
Top Speed:	223.6 km/h / 139 mph
Road Test:	Cycle 1979