1981 KZ 1000 Standard  
Identification    
 Letter designation    J1
 Color     Luminous ruby red, luminous navy blue, Moondust silver
 Frame #    JKAKZCJ1*BA000001 - 007900, EU:KZT00J-000001
 Engine #    KZT00JE-000001 - 019200
     
Dimensions    

 Overall length

   2,240 mm, EU: 2,265

 Overall width

   845 mm, EU: 820 mm

 Overall height

   1,145 mm
 Wheelbase    1,520 mm
 Road clearance    14 mm
 Dry weight    230 kg
 Fuel tank capacity    21.4 l
     
Performance     
 Climbing ability    30°
 Braking distance    12.5 m from 50 kph
 Minimum turning radius    2.5 m
     
Engine     
 Type    4 stroke, DOHC, 4 cylinder, air cooled 
 Bore and stroke    69.4 mm x 66 mm
 Displacement    998 cc
 Compression ratio    9.2
 Maximum horsepower    102 hp @ 8,500 rpm, EU: 97 hp @ 8,500 rpm
 Maximum torque    9.3 kg-m @ 7,000 rpm, EU: 8.8 kg-m @7,500 rpm
 Valve timing    

 Inlet

 

Open

Closed

Duration 

 35° BTDC

 65° ABDC

 280°

 Exhaust

 

Open

Closed

Duration 

 68° BBDC

 32° ATDC

 280°

 Carburetors    (4) Mikuni BS34
 Lubrication system    Wet sump
 Engine oil Type   SAE 10W40, 10W50, 20W40, 20W50
  Capacity  3.7 l
 Starting system    Electric starter
 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, EU: NGK BR8ES or NDW24ESR-U
     
Transmission     
 Type    5 speed, constant mesh, return shift
 Clutch    Multi-disc, wet
 Gear ratio 1st   2.642
  2nd  1.833
  3rd  1.428
  4th   1.173
  5th   1.040
  6th   -
 Primary reduction ratio    
 Final reduction ratio    2.733
 Overall drive ratio    4.923 @ top gear
   
Electrical equipment     
 Alternator    Three-phase AC
 Regulator/rectifier    Short-circuit type
 Ignition coils    
 Battery    12V 18AH
 Starter motor    
 Headlight Type   Semi-sealed
  Bulb   12V 60/55W
 Tail/brake light    12V 8/27W x2, EU: 12V 5/21W x 2
 City light    
 Turn signal lights    
 Meter lights    
 Indicator lights    
 Horn    
     
Frame     
 Type    Tubular, double cradle
 Steering angle    
 Castor    27.5°
 Trail    99 mm
 Tire size Front   3.25 - 19
  Rear   4.25 - 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