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.jpg) Z1300 showing smooth engine water jacket and shaft drive to rear wheel | |
| Manufacturer | Kawasaki |
|---|---|
| Also called | KZ1300, ZG1300, ZN1300. |
| Parent company | Kawasaki Heavy Industries |
| Production | 1979-1989 |
| Class | Standard |
| Engine | 1,286 cc (78.5 cu in) 4-stroke DOHC water-cooled inline-6 with three Mikuni 32mm BSW32SS CV twin-choke carbs (1979 Z1300 A1 model)[1] |
| Bore / stroke | 62 mm × 71 mm (2.4 in × 2.8 in) |
| Top speed | 222 km/h (138 mph)[2] |
| Power | 89 kW (120 hp) @ 8,000 rpm (claimed)[2] |
| Torque | 115 N⋅m (85 ft⋅lb) @ 6,000 rpm (claimed)[2] |
| Transmission | Multi-disc wet clutch, 5-speed, shaft drive |
| Suspension | Front: telescopic air fork Rear: swingarm |
| Brakes | Front: 2× 300 mm (11.9 in) disc Rear: 270 mm (10.8 in) disc |
| Tires | Dunlop tubeless, Front: MN90-18 Rear: MT90-17 |
| Rake, trail | 28.5°, 100 mm (4.0 in) |
| Wheelbase | 1,660 mm (65.2 in) |
| Dimensions | H: 810 mm (32 in) |
| Seat height | 810 mm (32 in) |
| Weight | 314 kg (692 lb) (tank 1⁄2 full)[2] (wet) |
| Fuel capacity | 21 L; 4.7 imp gal (5.6 US gal) |
| Fuel consumption | 5.56 L/100 km; 50.8 mpg‑imp (42.3 mpg‑US)[2] |
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The Kawasaki Z1300 is a standard motorcycle unusual for its large-displacement 1,300 cc inline -six engine made by Kawasaki from 1979 to 1989.