The Kawasaki Z1 is a four-cylinder, air-cooled, double-overhead camshaft, carbureted, chain-drive motorcycle introduced in 1972 by Kawasaki. Following the introduction of Honda's CB750 in 1968, the Z1 helped popularize the in-line, across-the-frame four-cylinder, [9] a format that became known as the Universal Japanese Motorcycle or UJM.

1973年3月1日 · KAWASAKI 900 Z-1. Cycle World Road Test. Big Bertha No. 2: The fantasy roadster that the Japanese culled from your mind. Their idea of how you think a big American Bertha should look....

2025年3月12日 · As most of you know, the original Kawasaki Z1 was no slouch. It stunned the motorcycling world as the most powerful four-cylinder four-stroke ever to come out of Japan. “An instant hit, the Z1 was named the MCN (Motorcycle News) Machine of the Year for four consecutive years from 1973 to 1976.

2 天之前 · This 1973 Kawasaki Z1 900 is powered by a DOHC inline-four that has been modified with a Wiseco 1,300cc big-bore kit, Dyna ignition components, a four-into-one exhaust system, Mikuni T40 carburetors, and an MRE race clutch. Further modifications include a widened swingarm, triple disc brakes, a 200-series rear tire, rear struts, and a steering ...

2021年3月19日 · If the CB750 was Japan’s first large capacity four, the Z1 was the world’s first superbike; raising the performance bar to unforeseen heights; leading a new era of big Japanese multis and ...

2013年8月1日 · Double overhead cams and a black-painted engine on the first Z1, along with the famous “fastback” rear bodywork behind the seat, characterized this bike. The swooping egg-shaped fuel tank topped it off and it was an unmistakable styling exercise that set the bar for many generations of Superbikes to come.

The Kawasaki Z1 is a four-cylinder, air-cooled, double-overhead camshaft, carbureted, chain-drive motorcycle introduced in 1972 by Kawasaki. Following the introduction of Honda’s CB750 in 1968, the Z1 helped popularize the in-line, across-the-frame four-cylinder, a format that became known as the Universal Japanese Motorcycle or UJM.

2024年9月25日 · The '73 Kawi Z1 was popular partly because it brought track-level performance to the streets for a relatively affordable price.

Kawasaki Z1 is produced in 1973. Engine is Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 2 valve per cylinder., displacement 903 cc / 55.1 cu-in , produces power 82 hp / 59.8 kW @ 8500 rpm and 73.5 Nm / 54.3 lb-ft @ 7000 rpm.

2020年8月21日 · It would probably be fair to say the Z1 900 is the most influential motorcycle Kawasaki ever made. Not only did it set the company, and the whole industry, into building big-bore, high-performance four-cylinders, but it also provided the basis for Kawasaki’s KZ900 LTD.