| MODEL | KAWASAKI Z 1300 1981 - 1982 |
| Year | 1981 - 1982 |
| Engine Type | Four stroke, transverse six cylinder, DOHC, 2 valve per cylinder |
| Displacement / Capacity | 1286 cc / 78.5 cu in |
| Bore X Stroke | 62 x 71 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 9.9:1 |
| Cooling System | Liquid cooled |
| Max Power | 87.5 kW / 120 hp @ 8000 rpm |
| Max Torque | 116 Nm / 11.8 kgf-m / 85.6 ft. lbs @ 6500 rpm |
| Ignition | Analogue CDI (Capacitive Discharge Ign.) |
| Induction | 3x 32mm twin choke Mikuni BSW carburetors |
| Start System | Electric |
| TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
| Lubrication | Wet sump |
| Gear Box | 5 Speed |
| Clutch | Wet multi disc |
| Final Drive | Shaft |
| CHASSIS SPECS | |
| Frame | Double cradle |
| Front Suspension | Telescopic forks, 200 mm / 7.9 in wheel travel |
| Rear Suspension | Dual shocks, preload adjustable |
| Front Brakes | 2x 260 mm discs, 2 piston calipers |
| Rear Brakes | Single 250 mm disc, 1 piston caliper |
| DIMENSION SPECS | |
| Overall Length | 2265 mm / 89.1 in |
| Overall Width | 785 mm / 30.9 in |
| Overall Height | 1265 mm / 49.8 in |
| Seat Height | — |
| Wheelbase | 1580 mm / 62.2 in |
| Ground Clearance | 145 mm / 5.7 in |
| Dry Weight | 297 kg / 654.8 lbs |
| Wet Weight | 322 kg / 709 lbs |
| WHEEL SPECS | |
| Front Tyre | 110/90 -18 |
| Rear Tyre | 130/90 -17 |
| FUEL SYSTEM | |
| Fuel Capacity | 27 Litres / US 7.1 gal |
| Fuel Consumption | 6.5 L/100 km / 15.3 km/l / 36 US mpg |
| Top Speed | 223.6 km/h / 139 mph |
The 1981-82 Z1300 is the carburetted six-cylinder shaft-drive tourer in its later A3 and A4 form, with revised ignition and suspension details from the earlier model. It kept the same 1286 cc engine and double-cradle chassis, and was known for smooth power delivery and comfortable long-distance touring. Its weight and modest brakes were its main drawbacks.
