1979 KZ 1000 MK-II  
Identification    
 Letter designation    A3/A3A
 Color     Luminous navy blue, luminous dark red
 Frame #    KZT00A-038427 ~
 Engine #    KZT00AE-081566  ~
     
Dimensions    

 Overall length

   2,180 mm

 Overall width

   900 mm

 Overall height

   1,180 mm
 Wheelbase    1,490 mm
 Road clearance    155 mm
 Dry weight    230 kg
 Fuel tank capacity    17.8 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 mm x 66 mm
 Displacement    1015 cc
 Compression ratio    8.7
 Maximum horsepower    93 hp @ 8,000 rpm
 Maximum torque    9.1 kg-m @ 6,500 rpm
 Valve timing    

 Inlet

 

Open

Closed

Duration 

 

 Exhaust

 

Open

Closed

Duration 

 

 Carburetors    (4) Mikuni VM28SS
 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 10° BTDC @ 1,000 rpm to 40° BTDC @ 3,400 rpm
 Spark plugs    NGK B8ES or ND W24ES-U
     
Transmission     
 Type    5 speed, constant mesh, return shift
 Clutch    Multi-disc, wet
 Gear ratio 1st   3.17
  2nd  2.19
  3rd  1.67
  4th   1.38
  5th   1.22
  6th   -
 Primary reduction ratio    1.73
 Final reduction ratio    2.33
 Overall drive ratio    4.92 @ top gear
   
Electrical equipment     
 Alternator    Kokusan AR3703
 Regulator/rectifier    Kokusan RS2127
 Ignition coils    
 Battery    12V 14AH
 Starter motor    Mitsuba SM-226-K
 Headlight Type   
  Bulb   
 Tail/brake light    12V 8/27W x2
 City light    
 Turn signal lights    12V, 23W
 Meter lights    12V, 3.4W
 Indicator lights    12V, 3.4W
 Horn    
     
Frame     
 Type    Tubular, double cradle
 Steering angle    
 Castor    64°
 Trail    87 mm
 Tire size Front   3.25 - 19
  Rear   4.00 - 18
 Suspension Front   Telescopic fork
  Rear   Swing arm
 Suspension stroke Front   145 mm
  Rear   100 mm
 Front fork oil Type   
  Capacity   
  Oil level   
     
Brakes     
 Type Front   Dual disc
  Rear   Single disc
 Effective disc diameter Front   
  Rear   
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