Restoration Guide

Kawasaki KZ1000

1977-1980
Key Specifications
Displacement
1015cc
Bore
70.0 mm
Stroke
66.0 mm
Cylinder-head torque (Z1R-derivative)
38 N.m
three-stage cross
Cam-sprocket bolt
39 N.m
Engine sprocket nut
74 N.m
LH thread, staked
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Family reference

Suzuki hub→Suzuki GS750→Suzuki GS1000→Kawasaki hub→Kawasaki Z1 (early)→Kawasaki Z1→Kawasaki KZ750→Yamaha hub→Yamaha XS1100→Yamaha XS650→Yamaha XS650 (legacy slug)→Yamaha XS750→Yamaha XS850→UJM hub→

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