The Kawasaki A1 Samurai motorcycle specifications include a 247 cc (15.07 cu in) engine, power of 31 hp (22.6 kW) @ 8,000 rpm, a 5-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 145 kg (319.7 lb).
Key specifications
The 1967 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.
How the Kawasaki A1 Samurai compares
This compares the motorcycle with all Kawasaki models in this specifications database. The blue marker is this model and the grey line is the Kawasaki database average.
About 58% lower than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 23rd percentile across Kawasaki models.
About 64% lower than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 16th percentile across Kawasaki models.
About 12% smaller than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 31st percentile across Kawasaki models.
Kawasaki database percentile rankings
Percentiles show where this motorcycle sits across the Kawasaki specifications database. They are descriptive database rankings, not performance ratings.
31 hp — more powerful than about 23% of Kawasaki models with power data.
247 cc — larger displacement than about 16% of Kawasaki models.
13.5 L — larger than about 31% of Kawasaki fuel tanks in this database.
Mechanical overview
Additional useful specifications
| Front tire size | 3-18 |
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| Rear tire size | 3.25-18 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 0.214 hp/kg |
| Power-to-weight | 213.8 hp/tonne |
| Specific power | 125.5 hp/L |
Engine specifications
| Engine type | Twin, two-stroke |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 247 cc (15.07 cu in) |
| Power | 31 hp (22.6 kW) @ 8,000 rpm |
| Cooling system | Air |
| Fuel system | Carburettor |
| Fuel control | Rotary valves |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Gearbox | 5-speed |
|---|---|
| Final drive | Chain (final drive) |
Chassis and suspension
| Front suspension | Telescopic |
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| Rear suspension | Swingarm |
Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes | Expanding brake (drum brake) |
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| Rear brakes | Expanding brake (drum brake) |
| Front tire | 3-18 |
| Rear tire | 3.25-18 |
| Wheels | Spoked |
Dimensions and weight
| Dry weight | 145 kg (319.7 lb) |
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Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity | 13.50 L (3.57 US gal) |
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Performance
| Power/weight ratio | 0.2138 hp/kg |
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Other specifications
| Seat | Dual |
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Disclaimer: Specifications may vary by market, trim, production date and optional equipment, and scraped or historical data can contain errors. Comparison and percentile values are calculated from Kawasaki models in this specifications database. Always double-check important specifications against the motorcycle owner’s/service manual and official Kawasaki information before relying on them. Visit the official Kawasaki website.