| MODEL | KAWASAKI Z 1000A2 1978 |
| Year | 1978 |
| 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, oil capacity 3.7 litres |
| 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 A2 was an interim 1978 version of the 1015 cc Z1000 between the A1 and A3. The page says its main changes were paint and decals, with the front brake calipers moved behind the fork legs, a diaphragm fuel tap and lower handlebars on UK bikes. Colours were luminous green or luminous red, with a black and gold option for the US.
