| MODEL | KAWASAKI Z 1000A1 1976 |
| Year | 1976 |
| Engine Type | Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 2 valves per cylinder |
| Displacement / Capacity | 1015 cc / 61.9 cu in |
| Bore X Stroke | 69.4 x 66 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 8.7:1 |
| Cooling System | Air cooled |
| Max Power | 83 hp / 61.8 kW @ 8000 rpm |
| Max Torque | 79.4 Nm / 8.1 kgf-m / 58 lb-ft @ 6500 rpm |
| Ignition | Mechanical breaker, dual lead coil |
| Induction | 4 x 26 mm Mikuni VM26SS carburettors |
| Start System | Electric |
| TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
| Lubrication | Forced lubrication, wet sump |
| Gear Box | 5-speed |
| Clutch | Wet, multi-disc |
| Final Drive | Chain, 630 endless, 92 links, sprockets 15 front / 42 rear |
| CHASSIS SPECS | |
| Frame | Double tubular steel cradle |
| Front Suspension | 36 mm telescopic hydraulic forks |
| Rear Suspension | Dual shock, swinging arm, 80 mm wheel travel |
| Front Brakes | Single 295 mm disc |
| Rear Brakes | Single 295 mm disc |
| DIMENSION SPECS | |
| Overall Length | — |
| Overall Width | — |
| Overall Height | — |
| Seat Height | — |
| Wheelbase | — |
| Ground Clearance | 155 mm / 6.1 in |
| Dry Weight | 240 kg / 529 lbs |
| Wet Weight | — |
| WHEEL SPECS | |
| Front Tyre | 3.25-19 |
| Rear Tyre | 4.00-18 |
| FUEL SYSTEM | |
| Fuel Capacity | 16.7 Litres / 4.4 US gal |
| Fuel Consumption | 42.7 mpg (average) |
| Top Speed | 125 mph / 200 km/h |
The Z1000 A1 is the 1015 cc successor to the 900 range, bored out from the Z1 engine to give 83 hp. Its main differences from the Z1 are a four-into-two exhaust and a rear disc brake in place of a drum. It is an air-cooled DOHC four on a double-cradle steel frame.
