The Kawasaki Z1300's are very unique high performance 6-cylinder motorcycles
that were manufactured between 1979 to 1989. There were 4 different models made
over the years referred to as a Z1300, KZ1300, ZG1300 and ZN1300. The one thing
they have in common, is that they all share basically the same water-cooled
inline 6-cylinder motor. You can see the differences in the various year models
in my tech article below named 'model comparison', but also by reading this
site and looking at the various pictures I have posted.
Personally, the last Z1300 I rode regularly was a 1984' ZN1300 Voyager because
I prefer the later full dress fuel injection model over a base KZ1300. The 6cyl
Voyager has a 4" lower seat height than the KZ1300, F/R dual adjustable air
suspension with an onboard air pump, DFI fuel injection, digital dash, AM/FM
Radio / Cassette / CB / Intercom combo, full fairing that blocks wind as good
as any new bike on the market today, large detachable bags and trunk, and other
state of the art features for its day and time. It will also keep up with
pretty much any new touring bike made these days and still gets 42 mpg on
average when it's in proper tune. I had mine to 125 mph once and it was still
pulling strong, so there's no telling how fast it will go if you stay in the
throttle.
The 6cyl Voyager was discontinued in 1986, even though they were still
officially being assembled by Kawasaki and sold in dealerships through all the
way up through 1989. They were replaced with an inline 4-cylinder ZG1200cc
Voyager that started as a 1986 year model. The newer 4cyl Voyager looks similar
to the style of the ZN1300, but these are entirely different bikes with almost
no parts that interchange. The 4cyl Voyager was discontinued in 2003 as I
understand, and the new 2010 Voyager uses a 1700cc V-Twin which no doubt,
really doesn't interest the diehard 6cyl lovers. It's that unique sound of the
six cylinder for one thing, and/or the physical size, stability, power and
speed of the Z1300 that others love.
Z1300, другое название KZ1300 изначально планировался как спортивный мотоцикл,
чтобы конкурировать с Honda CBX, но в конечном итоге из-за большого веса и
карданной передачи, мотоцикл стал использоваться для путешествия.
На
Z1300 устанавливался крупнейший рядный шестицилиндровый двигатель.
Первоначально
Z1300
оснащались карбюраторами, но в период с 1979 по 1989 на нем
были сделаны
несколько новшеств, среди прочих, была введена цифровая система впрыска
топлива.
Модель для
США выпускалась с обтекателем кофрами для багажа и называлась
Z1300 Voyager.
Мотоцикл был похож на GoldWing Honda.
200 последних моделей, построенных в 1989 году получили дополнительный титул
"Легендарной шестерки".
Другими словами, машина
стала мифом, чему
Z1300
обязан своим особым положением и техническими возможностями именно двигателя.
Есть только один серьезный косяк - кончина пружины натяжителя
цепи грм, и соответственно пластикового зубчатого ролика (как на ременных
моторах, только тут он взаимодействиет с цепью) вызывает загибание клапанов,
коих новых и на складах уже не осталось. Ремонт дорог. Лечится установкой более
совершенного натяжителя от ZX 11.
Производитель:Kawasaki Heavy Industries Период
изготовления:1978-1989 Класс:турист Двигатель:Четырехтактный,
с водяным охлаждением6-цилиндровыйс двумякарбюраторамиMikuni3 Ø
34 мм Диаметр цилиндра(мм):62 Ход поршня (мм):
71 Степень сжатия:9,3:
1 Рабочий объем (куб.см):1286 Мощность (кВт/л.с):73/100при 6000мин-1 Крутящий момент(Нм):102при 6000мин-1 Максимальная скорость (км/ч): больше
чем 200 Топливо:Супер95 RON расход топлива:около 10л/100 км Коробка передач:5-ступенчатая диск:Kardan Шасси/рама:передняя вилкагидравлическая с диаметромтруб41 мм/ Задниймаятникгидравлический на двух
амортизаторах. Тормоза:спереди
два дискаØ 300 мм/ сзадиодин
дискØ290 мм Колесная база(мм):1580 Переднияя шина:
110/90V 18 Заднияя шина:130/90V 17 Размеры (Д× Ш × Вмм):2335 x 840х1155 Высота по седлу (см):83,5 Снаряженная масса(кг):326 Объем бака (л):
27из них 5резерв Подобныемодели:Benelli750
Sei+Honda CBX Отличительные особенности:с водяным
охлаждением6-цилиндровый
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.
Air Filter Mod
- More airflow for your motor by Phil Stillwell in the UK
With bikes like the H1 500, the K2 750 and the Z900,
Kawasaki earned a reputation for making the fastest and the most fearsome
roadsters available. As the 1970s wore on, although the 900 grew into a
1000, the opposition began to catch up, overtake and zoom ahead with their
own scorching road burners. Since 1973, however, Kawasaki Heavy Industries
had been working on a new 'King' to wrest the laurels from its Oriental
rivals. The brief was simple, the bike should be a 1200, have six cylinders
and because of the company's expertise with such a layout, should have an
in-line engine. Development continued slowly but surely on those lines
until it was decided that, due to the bike's inevitable weight penalty, an
even larger power unit was necessary. So when the new Kawasaki bike was
announced to the press in late 1978, it was designated the Z1300 and
featured a 1286cc engine. The width of a six-cylinder
power unit mounted across the frame presents the biggest problem for
designers because it limits banking angles and thus impedes rapid cornering.
Such a unit also presents a large frontal area to the wind and makes
manoeuvring in traffic somewhat perilous. Kawasaki's
answer to the problem of making a compact six was to utilize water cooling.
With water jackets around each cylinder, the gaps between can be narrower
than if air is relied on for cooling. Although the Z1300 is rather large
from crankcase end to crankcase end, the rest of the engine looks more the
size of a big four. Of course, another advantage of water cooling is that
it provides good sound insulation and this well-balanced six is notably
quiet and smooth with few peers in this respect.
Difficulty was found in accommodating the customary one
carburetor for each cylinder, so the decision was made to use three
twin-choke constant-vacuum carburettors. These were found to be more
compact and fitted underneath the fuel tank without impeding the rider. The
fuel mixture enters the combustion chambers by way of a single valve per
cylinder, the company thinking that the expense of the
four-valve-per-cylinder system was unjustifiable. Power is
transmitted through a five-speed gearbox to a shaft drive, mounted on the
right-hand side of the bike. With a weight of 640 lb to propel, and all of
120bhp to transmit to the 17in diameter rear wheel, it was obvious that a
chain would just not be up to the job. Braking is taken care of by triple
discs using the Kawasaki system of sintered metal pads, (two front, one
rear). Surprisingly, once under way the bike is quite easy to ride and does
not feel at all like the heavyweight it is. The engine is smooth and
powerful and urges the machine forward at an even and very rapid rate.
There is no noticeable power band as such, just one
turbine-like surge right up to the 8000 rpm mark. This corresponds to 135
mph in top gear, although a few more mph can be extracted if you risk
running into the red sector of the rev-counter. Acceleration is certainly
in the top bracket with a standing-start quarter-mile time which just
reaches into the 'elevens'. There are one or two bikes which are faster but
they are a fair bit lighter and not quite so comfortable. Another pleasant
surprise is the machine's fuel consumption which is quite low and always on
the good side of 40mpg. The instrumentation and switchgear of the
bike are just what you would expect of a Japanese bike for the 1980s, and
they are just about perfect for the job. The Z1300 has a large comfortable
saddle which makes long-distance touring very comfortable indeed. It
is hard to say just how big bikes will get before the trend to 'bigger and
faster' stops, but critics should not dismiss the new Kawasaki as the
ultimate unmanageable monster. It is in fact smooth, fast and easy to ride
and an interesting step in the development of the powered cycle.
Source : Super Bikes by Mike Winfield
Z1300 History
The Z1300 was shown to the world at the Koln show in September 1978. The
engine a liquid-cooled 1286cc DOHC two valve per each of the six cylinders
sat in the bike which had a massive dry weight of 297kg. This was the "dreadnought"
of touring bikes. In November 1978 the press were introduced to the Z1300,
in Malta for the European press and Death Valley California for the
American press. They were unanimous with praise for both styling and
impressive performance of the ground breaking machine.
The Z1300 was produced from 1978 until bowing out in 1989. In 1983 the
Z1300 was given a digital fuel injection (D.F.I.) and was called the
ZG1300, the system installed to improve fuel consumption gave a gain in
power and torque. In march of 1983 the Voyager was launched, a fully
dressed tourer:- it featured a fairing, panniers, top box, stepped seat,
digital speedometer, radio/cassette deck and on board computer for trip and
fuel calculations. The Voyager was a big hit with serious touring riders
despite its higher price than its competitors.
After its 12 year run the Z1300, Kawasaki's first liquid cooled six
cylinder engined bike ceased production in 1989. 20,000 Z1300's and 4,500
Voyagers had been produced.
Today as we stand testament for the Z1300 is still a popular choice for
many bikers.
In 1978 Honda and Benelli had a six, Kawasaki were to be different. The
Z1300 was a six with water cooling and shaft drive:- the ultimate sports
tourer. It was the heaviest at 297kg but the 120bhp was more than enough to
power the bike to over 145mph. It soon found admirers all over the world.
1978. The Z1300 Prototype
The 1286cc motor was smooth and a masterpiece of design and easy to work on.
The Z1300 was the "King of the road".
1979. The Z1300-A1
Starting frame number: KZT30A-000101
This the first model was only available in one colour, starlight blue with
gold pin stripe. The Z1300 handled better than it should have and surprised
many of the reviewers at the time. The brakes were poor and it had little
ground clearance. But the Z1300 was in a class of its own.
1980. The Z1300-A2
Starting frame number: KZT30A-006201
The A2 was offered again in only one colour: ruby red. The A2 was an
improvement over the A1, the sump was much bigger: A bid to counter act the
crank problems the A1 had experienced. It was increased from a capacity of
4.5 litres of oil to 6.
1980-1981. The KZ1300-B2 Touring
Starting frame number: KZT30B-000001
This model was not released in the UK, being mainly a US model. It was
basically a Z1300a with a fairing, top box and panniers. Again only one
colour was offered: Royal dark red. The heaviest bike got even heavier.
1,300 cc
Four-stroke, 6 Cylinder Dual Over Head Camshaft,
Water-cooled
5-Speed, Return Shift
Max. Horsepower: 120 HP @ 8,000 rpm
Spark Plug: NGK BP6ES,
or ND W20EP-U
(Canada) NGK BPR6ES,
or ND W20EPR-U
Tire Size
Front: MN90- 18 4PR
Rear: MT90-17 6PR
Color
Fuel Tank: Royal Dark Red
Front Fender: Same as Fuel Tank
Engine No.: KZT30AE005801-
Frame No.: KZT30B000001 -
Parts Catalog No.: 99910-1084-01 Plus 99910-1084-50R
Sewice Manual No.: 99924-1015-03
Owner's Manual No.: 99920-1064-02
Remarks: Touring model of KZ1300-A. Tail trunk & saddle bags, fairing.
1981. The Z1300-A3
Starting frame number: JKAKZAA15BA-011501
The A3 was available in two colours: Holy green and Ebony. A chrome grab
rail was fitted and the outer engine cases and air filter covers were
chromed. The electronic ignition was modified and gas rear shocks absorbers
were fitted. The A3 was now also being built at the Lincoln factory in The
USA.
1982. The Z1300-A4
Starting frame number: KZT30A-014101
1982 saw few differences in the Z1300, it was offered in two colours:
Passion red or ebony. The CDI pickups were moved and the horn covers were
changed.
1983. The Z1300-A5
Starting frame number: KZT30A-015901
The A5 had even few differences than previous models, the badges were
changed but it was offered in the same colours.
В 1983 году Z1300 получил цифровую систему впрыска топлива (DFI)
и был назван ZG1300, которая была установлена для улучшения расхода топлива,
что дало прирост мощности и крутящего момента.
Kawasaki Z1300 DFI 1984
Основная
информация
Модель:
Kawasaki Z1300
DFI (ZG1300)
Год:
1984
Тип:
Двигатель и
привод
Рабочий объем:
1285 см3
Тип:
In-line six
Тактов:
4
Мощность:
130.00 л.с. (94.9
кВт)) @ 8000 об./мин.
Компрессия:
9.3:1
Диаметр х Ход
поршня:
62.0 x 71.0 мм
(2.4 x 2.8 дюймов)
Клапанов:
2
Контроль
топлива:
DOHC
Охлаждение:
Жидкостное
Коробка
передач:
5 скорости
Привод:
Кардан (cardan)
Прочее
Вместимость
бензобака:
27 л.
Передняя
покрышка:
110/90-18
Задняя
покрышка:
130/90-17
Передний
тормоз:
Dual disc
Задний тормоз:
Один диск
1984. ZG1300-A1
Starting frame number: ZGT30A-000001
1984 Saw a big change, the introduction of the digital fuel injection. the
power output was now 130bhp. The colour were the same still: Red or ebony. The
outer cases and side panel badges were modified.
1985. No new model. Sales were slowing.
Kawasaki - ZG 1300 A1-A3 (Z1300-ZGT30A) 84-86
Misc.
Motorcycle Style
Tourer
Colour Options
Red or ebony
Engine
Displacement
1286 cc
Type
Liquid Cooled DOHC Inline Six
Bore x Stroke
62 x 71 mm
No. of Valves
12
Carburation
Fuel Injection
Power
Max Power Output
128 bhp
Electrics
Voltage
12v
Spark Plugs
NGK BPR6ES
Transmission
Clutch Type
Wet multi-plate type
Final Drive
Shaft
Transmission
5 Speed
Brakes
Front
Twin Disc
Rear
Disc
Dimensions
Dry Weight
294 kgs
Tyres
Front
110/90-H18 Tubeless
Rear
130/90-V17 Tubeless
1986. The ZG1300-A2
Starting frame number: ZGT30A-002801
More or less same bike same colours.
1987. The ZG1300-A3
Starting frame number: ZGT30A-002801
Same again.
1988. The ZG1300A4
Starting frame number: ZGT30A-003501
The Z1300 was now only offered in one colour: Ebony, only a handful of UK
sales being made.
1989. The ZG1300-A5
Sales of the Z1300 were almost at a stand still and this model was being
sold until 1993.
Kawasaki ZG1300
DFI
1989
Основная информация
Модель:
Kawasaki ZG1300
DFI
Год:
1988
Тип:
Туризм
Двигатель и привод
Рабочий объем:
1285 см3
Тип:
Шести цилиндровый
рядный
Тактов:
4
Мощность:
130.00 л.с. (94.9
кВт) @ 8000 об./мин.
Компрессия:
9.3:1
Диаметр х Ход
поршня:
62.0 x 71.0 мм
(2.4 x 2.8 дюймов)
Клапанов:
2
Контроль топлива:
DOHC
Охлаждение:
Жидкостное
Коробка передач:
5 скорости
Привод:
Кардан (cardan)
Прочее
Вместимость
бензобака:
27 л.
Вес:
300 кг.
Передняя
покрышка:
100/90-18
Задняя покрышка:
130/90-17
Передний тормоз:
Двойной диск
Задний тормоз:
Один диск
The ZN1300 Voyager: - "a car without doors"
В марте 1983 года на базе Z1300, мотоцикла с шестицилиндровым
двигателем жидкостного охлаждения, был запущен в серийное производство,
рассчитанный, прежде всего на американский рынок, Voyager - полностью одетый
турист с обтекателем, пластиковыми кофрами по бокам и сзади, ступенчатым
сидением для водителя и пассажира, цифровым спидометром, радиокассетной декой и
бортовым компьютером для нужд поездки и топливных расчетов.
Voyager был хитом среди серьезных гастролеров на большие расстояния, несмотря
на его высокую цену по сравнению с конкурентами.
По прошествии 12 лет (1978-1989) выпуска Z1300 - первого мотоцикла с
шестицилиндровым двигателем жидкостного охлаждения, Кавасаки прекратила его
производство в 1989 году, выпустив за означенный период 20000 Z1300 роадстеров
и 4500 Вояджеров.
Сегодня, когда в производстве мотоциклов используются суперсовременные
материалы и технологии, Z1300 по-прежнему остается популярным выбором для
многих байкеров.
На то время это был самый тяжелый, около 420 кг. мотоцикл, однако при мощности
130 л.с., чего было более чем достаточно, чтобы развивать скорость более 230
км/час (145 mph), он быстро сыскал себе поклонников во всем мире.
Kawasaki ZN1300 Voyager
Make Model
Kawasaki ZN1300 Voyager
Year
1983
Engine
Liquid cooled, four stroke transverse
six cylinder. DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder
Kawasaki в 1998 году приняли решение заменить таки шестицилиндровый
ZN1300 Voyager на четырехцилиндровый Voyager с объемом двигателя 1200cc,
дав ему название Voyager XII, который был и легче и лучше оснащен.
Основная информация
Модель:
Kawasaki Voyager XII
Год:
1998
Тип:
Туризм
Двигатель и привод
Рабочий объем:
1196 см3
Тип:
In-line four
Тактов:
4
Мощность:
97.00 л.с. (70.8 кВт)) @ 7000 об./мин.
Компрессия:
10.0:1
Диаметр х Ход поршня:
78.0 x 62.0 мм (3.1 x 2.4 дюймов)
Крутящий момент:
11.00 Нм (1.1 kgf-m / 8.1 ft.lbs) @ 5000 об./мин.
Топливная система:
Carburettor. Kehin ckv 30 (4) constant Velocity, Diaphram type
Клапанов:
4
Контроль топлива:
DOHC
Зажигание:
12 v Battery and coil, Transistorized Breakerless
Охлаждение:
Жидкостное
Коробка передач:
5 скорости
Привод:
Кардан (cardan)
Сцепление:
Wet, Multi-disc, Manual
Размеры
Вес:
330 кг
Дорожный просвет:
140 мм
Высота по седлу:
755 мм
Ходовая
Колесная база:
1620 мм
Передний амортизатор:
Air/Oil
Задний амортизатор:
Air/Spring
Цвета:
Dark Green
Скорость и ускорение
Мощность/Вес:
0.2939 л.с./кг
Прочее
Вместимость бензобака:
23.2 л.
Передняя покрышка:
130/90-16
Задняя покрышка:
150/90-15
Передний тормоз:
Double disc. Hydraulic
Диаметр переднего тормоза:
246 мм
Задний тормоз:
Single disc. Hydraulic
Диаметр заднего тормоза:
256 мм
2000 Kawasaki Voyager XII
2000 Kawasaki
Voyager XII
The Voyager XII is dedicated to the concept of worry-free, comfortable
touring with smooth shaft drive, wide seating areas, adjustable controls
and on-board hi-fi stereo system.
Specifications:
Model ZG1200-B14
Engine Type: 4-stroke, liquid-cooled In-Line Four
Displacement: 1,196cc
Bore x Stroke: 78 x 62.6mm
Compression: Ratio 10.0:1
Valve System: DOHC, 16 valves
Cooling System: Liquid
Carburetion: Keihin CVK30 x 4
Ignition: Electronic with vacuum advance
Starting: Electric
Transmission: 5-speed with positive Neutral finder
Frame type: Double-cradle, high-tensile steel with removable right downtube
Rake / Trail: 30 / 4.8 inches
Wheel Travel, front/rear: 5.5/3.9 inches
Wheelbase: 63.8 inches
Suspension, Front: 41mm equalized air fork with remote filler
Suspension, Rear: Equalized air shocks with remote filler and adjustable
rebound damping
Tire Front: Tubeless; M130/90-16
Tire Rear: Tubeless; M150/90-15
Brakes, Front: Dual discs
Brakes, Rear: Disc
Seat Height: 29.7 inches
Fuel Capacity: 6.1 gallons
Dry Weight: 729 pounds
Color: Pearl Chateau Gray/Galaxy Silver
2003 Kawasaki Voyager XII
2003 Kawasaki Voyager XII
The Blue Ridge
Parkway is gorgeous in summer. So why not go? You’ll want to, when there’s
a Kawasaki Voyager® XII waiting in the garage. So pack the top-loading
saddlebags and trunk. Then start up the 1,196cc In-Line Four DOHC engine,
settle in behind the aerodynamic fairing and let dual gear-driven engine
balancers and fully adjustable suspension provide an incredibly smooth ride.
And head the Voyager XII toward the Parkway’s 469 miles of motorcycling
paradise.
Long, relaxing
days in the saddle are what the Kawasaki Voyager® XII motorcycle was built
for. This machine lays claim to all of the features of a luxury tourer,
from its spacious saddlebags and large rear trunk to its massive full
fairing with wide windshield and deeply cushioned seat that's good for
all-day cruising comfort. Passengers also benefit from an equally
comfortable seating position, with grab rails, their own floorboards and an
adjustable backrest. Truly, the Voyager pampers all of its riders.
Three Year Warranty
Your new Voyager XII or Concours comes with a 36 month/ unlimited mileage
limited factory warranty. Ask your dealer for details about the factory
warranty and available extended coverage.
Features:
- With standard
features like electronic cruise control and a high-quality 4-speaker, AM-FM
cassette stereo with dual remote controls, this land is your land to enjoy.
- The extra strong Voyager XII powerplant delivers dependable touring power
for effortless over- taking or hauling heavy loads up high-altitude
mountain passes.
- Dual integrated balancers plus rubberized engine mounts make the massive
1,196cc DOHC In-Line Four cylinder engine purr along smoothly.
- Meticulous attention to keeping maintenance chores to a minimum: Reliable
vacuum-advance electronic ignition. Automatic cam chain adjuster.
Hydraulically controlled automatic valve lash adjusters.
- Clean, quiet shaft final drive.
- Making the Voyager fit you is easy: Air-adjustable front and rear
suspension. Individually adjustable rider’s seat. Adjustable passenger
backrest. Adjustable windshield. Adjustable handlebars.
- Delivering extended touring range from the 6.1-gallon fuel tank is an
‘overdrive’ top gear.
- The full coverage fairing knifes through the air and leaves both the
rider and passenger in a cocoon of calm and quiet.
- Luggage capacity is one of the Voyager’s strong points: The dual
top-loading saddlebags complement the huge trunk.
- The specially designed, dual-lever center-stand makes parking as easy as
one, two...
Specifications: Voyager XII
Engine type 4-stroke, In-Line Four
Displacement 1,196cc
Bore x stroke 78 x 62.6mm
Compression Ratio 10.0:1
Valve system DOHC, 16 valves
Cooling system Liquid
Carburetion Keihin CVK30 x 4
Ignition Electronic with vacuum advance
Starting Electric
Transmission 5-speed with Positive Neutral Finder
Final drive Shaft
Frame type Double-cradle, high-tensile steel with removable downtube
Rake/trail 30°/122 mm (4.8 inches)
Suspension, front 41mm equalized air fork with remote filler
Suspension, rear Equalized air shocks with remote filler and 4-way rebound
damping
Wheel travel, front/rear 140/100 mm (5.5/3.9 inches)
Tires, front, rear Tubeless; M130/90-16; M150/90-15
Brakes, front Dual discs
Brakes, rear Disc
Wheelbase 1620 mm (63.8 inches)
Seat height 754 mm (29.7 inches)
Fuel capacity 23.2 litres (5.0 gallons)
Dry weight 330 kg (728 pounds)
Colours Metallic Cremona Olive/Metallic Phantom Silver
GTPP available 24 or 36 months
