1977 KZ 1000

Identification    
 Letter designation    A1
 Color     Green, Red
 Frame #    
 Engine #    
     
Dimensions    

 Overall length

   2,210 mm

 Overall width

   880 mm

 Overall height

   1,200 mm
 Wheelbase    1,505 mm
 Road clearance    160 mm
 Dry weight    240 kg
 Fuel tank capacity    16.7 l
     
Performance     
 Climbing ability    30°
 Braking distance    11 m from 50 kph
 Minimum turning radius    2.4 m
     
Engine     
 Type    4 stroke, DOHC, 4 cylinder, air cooled 
 Bore and stroke    70.0 mm x 66.0 mm
 Displacement    1,015 cc
 Compression ratio    8.7
 Maximum horsepower    83 hp @ 8,000 rpm
 Maximum torque    8.1 kg-m @ 6,500 rpm
 Valve timing    

Inlet

 

Open

Closed

Duration 

 30° BTDC 

 70° ABDC

 280°

Exhaust

 

Open

Closed

Duration 

 70° BBDC 

 30° ATDC

 280°

 Carburetors    (4) Mikuni VM26SS
 Lubrication system    Wet sump
 Engine oil Type   SAE 10W40, 10W50, 20W40, 20W50
  Capacity  3.7 l
 Starting system    Electric starter and kick
 Ignition system    Battery and coil (transistorized)
 Cylinder numbering method    Left to right, 1-2-3-4
 Firing order    1-2-4-3
 Ignition timing    From 20° BTDC @ 1,450 rpm to 40° BTDC @ 2,350 rpm
 Spark plugs    NGK B8ES
     
Transmission     
 Type    5 speed, constant mesh, return shift
 Clutch    Multi-disc, wet
 Gear ratio 1st   3.16
  2nd  2.19
  3rd  1.67
  4th   1.38
  5th   1.22
  6th   -
 Primary reduction ratio    1.73
 Final reduction ratio    2.20
 Overall drive ratio    4.64 
   
Electrical equipment     
 Alternator    Kokusan AR3703
 Regulator/rectifier    Kokusan RS2127
 Ignition coils    Toyodenso ZC001-14, ZC001-23
 Battery    Yuasa YB14L-A2 (12V 14AH)
 Starter motor    Mitsuba SM-226-K
 Headlight Type   Sealed, EU: Semi-sealed
  Bulb   12V 60/50W, EU: 12V 45/40W
 Tail/brake light    12V 8/27W, EU: 12V 5/21W
 City light  

 12V 4W (EU)

 Turn signal lights    12V 23W, EU: 12V 21W
 Meter lights    12V 3.4w
 Indicator lights    12v 3.4w
 Horn    12V 2.5A
     
Frame     
 Type    Tubular, double cradle
 Steering angle    41° to either side
 Castor    64°
 Trail    90 mm
 Tire size Front   3.25 - 19
  Rear   4.00 - 18
 Suspension Front   Telescopic fork
  Rear   Swing arm
 Suspension stroke Front   140 mm
  Rear   80 mm
 Front fork oil Type   SAE 15W
  Capacity   180-188 cc each leg
  Oil level   
     
Brakes     
 Type Front   Single disc, EU: Dual disc
  Rear   Single disc
 Effective disc diameter Front   250 mm
  Rear   250 mm