Kawasaki Z 1300i 
| Make Model | Kawasaki Z 1300i | | Year | 1984-88 | | Engine | Liquid cooled, four stroke, transverse six cylinder, | | Capacity | 1286 | | Bore x Stroke | 62 x 71 mm | | Compression Ratio | 9.9:1 | | Induction | Digital fuel injection | | Ignition / Starting | - / electric | | Max Power | 130 hp @ 8000 rpm | | Max Torque | 11.8 kg-m @ 7500 rpm | | Transmission / Drive | 5 Speed / shaft | | Frame | Double Cradle | | Front Suspension | Telescopic forks | | Rear Suspension | Dual shocks preload adjustable | | Front Brakes | 2x 260mm discs 2 piston calipers | | Rear Brakes | Single 250mm disc | | Front Tyre | 110/90-18 | | Rear Tyre | 130/90-17 | | Dry-Weight | 296 kg | | Fuel Capacity | 27 Litres | | Reviews | Umgweb.mapdv.com / RealClassic.co.uk / KZ1300 USA Club | | Technical Articles Z1300 Tech Articles Coil Swap - Submitted by Clyde@kz1300.mapdv.com Voltage Regulator - sensing wire modification to prevent overcharging Valve Shims - an example of valve shims and sizes Periodic Maintenance Chart - KZ1300 service intervals Jama Exhaust - 6 into 2 exhaust previously available from a company in Denmark. One of our members, Nigel N. in the UK says he bought the last set that was made near the end of 2003. Utopia Backrest - Fits the ZN1300 Voyager only Turn Signal Canceling Unit - Home made circuit submitted by member - Brian Carruthers Z1300 DFI Conversion - Phase 1 - Changing carb's to Fuel injection on a test-bed! Z1300 DFI Conversion - Phase 2 - Converting the first KZ1300 to DFI! Z1300 DFI Conversion - Phase 3 - The DFI Conversion Kit! Main Switch - Adding a main switch to your Voyager! Steel Braided Brake Lines - Installing steel braided brake lines! Steering Stem Bearing Repair - Grease your bearings or replace... your choice! Fork Oil Maintenance - Check those front forks when you buy a used bike! Fairing Repair - Fixing a ZN1300 front Fairing! Driveshaft Spline Service - Do it when you replace your rear tire! Engine Stand - Making an engine stand for easier service! Model Comparison - Comparison of 79' - 89' Z1300, KZ1300, ZN1300 and ZG1300! Pingel Fuel Valve Mod - Installing a Pingel Petcock on a KZ1300 & ZN1300! Fork Ear Comparison - Comparison of 79'/80' and 81' & up headlight brackets! ZN1300 Clutch Conversion - Swapping a Z1300 clutch into a Voyager 1300! POR-15 Gas Tank Prep - Permanent coating to remove rust from your gas tank! Z1300 Pinion Gear Comparison - Update your small pinion gear and drive shaft! Hydraulic Clutch Mod - Installing a ZX-1100 hydraulic clutch and master cylinder! Valve Adjustment - Adjusting valves and checking the cam chain idler gear! Fuel Injector Service - Voyager Fuel Injector service, Regulator, Air Filter Mod! Cam Chain Tensioner - Installing a ZX-11 tensioner! Hawker Odyssey Battery - Upgrade your battery for easy starts! Installing Air Shocks - Progressive Suspension Air Shock install on a ZN1300! Nology Coil FAQ - Installing the German made Nology coils and wires! Deep Sump Pan FAQ - Comparisons of the small sump versus deep sump oil pans! ZN1300 Fuel Pump FAQ - A look inside a ZN fuel pump! ZN1300 Backrest - Installing a Markland backrest! Valve Shim Cross-reference - What other bikes use the same shims! Carb Close-ups - Close up carb pictures and fuel line routing! GM Coil Swap - Automotive coil install courtesy of Bob in Canada. Radiator Fan Mod & Accel Coils - Muzzy fan and Accel Coil install courtesy of Mejing External Battery Cable - How to add an external battery cable! Stator Wire Repair - How to repair alternator, voltage regulator and other wiring problems Dyna 2000 Ignition - Info on the Dyna aftermarket ignition units! Not sure if these are still available. Precision Performance Motorcycle Parts - Parts available from Tarozzi, Bitubo, Krauser and Raask (Rearsets, Fork Brace, Rear Shocks, Saddlebags, etc) LED Charging meter - Cheap and easy way to monitor your charging system! Air Box Cover Repair - Fix your covers before they break! Engine Removal - How to pull an engine! A1-5/B2 Frame Comparison - Differences between the 'A' and 'B' style frames! Sub-alternator - Adding an alternator upgrade kit (Kit not available) 'DG' 6 into 1 Exhaust - DG 6 into 1 exhaust available from KZ1300.mapdv.com Pro Grips - Installing new handgrips Air Filter Mod - More airflow for your motor by Phil Stillwell in the UK | 
The Kawasaki Z1300 is presented to the Paris salon in October 1978. The machine is equipped with a 6-cylinder engine as the Honda CBX 1000, but the comparison stops immediately. If the Honda seeks to dominate the category of sports machines, the Z1300 is clearly establishing itself as the queen of the road. Kawasaki has hit very hard to compete with Honda and Yamaha 1000 Gold XS 1100. His proposal: a 6-cylinder water cooled with a transmission cardan a power of 120 hp, the top at that time. This is decidedly the most powerful and fastest road.
The shape of the engine very surprised when leaving the machine. Indeed, Kawasaki completely integrated liquid cooling in the design of the engine and therefore has removed the traditional cooling fins of the cylinder block and cylinder head. The enormous power, as the couple (over 11 kg) remains controllable through the creaminess technology proposed by the 6-cylinder engine.
If the engine breaks new ground, the cycle for its part remains very classical. The engine is housed in a double steel cradle designed largely to absorb his power. The dress is honest without being outstanding (the machine is not a sport).
The weight of the machine is up to its engine, over 300 kg in running order. Despite this significant weight, performance is very present and the machine easily exceeds the 200 km / h. Unfortunately, though qu'équipée Series 3-disc brakes, braking is weak.
The machine will undergo some minor changes throughout his career.
1978 - Version A1: This is the original model.
1980 - Version A2: increase the amount of engine oil and replacement Shock (springs harder and increased travel).
1981 - Version A3: introduction of the electronic ignition, further increase the amount of engine oil, replacement oil shock by combined air / oil.
1982 - Version A4: Changing the transmission (primary and secondary), moving the ignition behind the alternator.
1983 - Version A5: increase the amount of oil the fork.
1984 - The Z1300 becomes ZG1300 and adopt the electronic injection. The power of the machine goes to 130 hp (but 1000 trs / min above)
The machine is marketed until 1988. No machine will take the baton. The machine still has many followers throughout the world.
In 1984, the Z1300 Voyager is marketed for the U.S. market. It will never be imported into France. |
