The Kawasaki KZ 700-A1 motorcycle specifications include a 694 cc (42.35 cu in) engine, a 5-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 216 kg (476.2 lb).
Key specifications
How the Kawasaki KZ 700-A1 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.
Very close to the Kawasaki database average. Around the 58th percentile across Kawasaki models.
Very close to the Kawasaki database average. Around the 49th percentile across Kawasaki models.
About 42% larger than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 90th 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.
694 cc — larger displacement than about 58% of Kawasaki models.
800 mm — taller than about 49% of Kawasaki models.
21.7 L — larger than about 90% of Kawasaki fuel tanks in this database.
Dimensions compared with Kawasaki average
Each measurement is compared with the average value across Kawasaki models where that dimension is available.
2,170
2,122
Close to average.
770
833
8% below average.
1,130
1,175
4% below average.
1,460
1,441
Close to average.
800
801
Close to average.
140
187
25% below average.
Mechanical overview
Additional useful specifications
| Front tire size | 100/90-19-57H |
|---|---|
| Rear tire size | 120/90-18-65H |
| Front tire width | 100 mm |
| Front tire aspect ratio | 90% |
| Front rim diameter | 19 in |
| Rear tire width | 120 mm |
| Rear tire aspect ratio | 90% |
| Rear rim diameter | 18 in |
| Bore/stroke ratio | 1.19:1 (Oversquare) |
Model information
| Year released | 1984 |
|---|
Engine specifications
| Engine type | In-line four, four-stroke |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 694 cc (42.35 cu in) |
| Bore × stroke | 64.0 x 54 mm (2.5 x 2.1 inches) |
| Compression ratio | 9.7:1 |
| Valves per cylinder | 2 |
| Cooling system | Air |
| Fuel system | Carburettor. Mikuni BS34 |
| Fuel control | Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) |
| Ignition | Transistorized ignition |
| Starter | Electric |
| Lubrication | Wet sump |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Gearbox | 5-speed |
|---|---|
| Final drive | Chain (final drive) |
| Clutch | Wet plate |
Chassis and suspension
| Front suspension | Air-adjustable telescopic fork |
|---|---|
| Rear suspension | Dual shocks with adjustable preload and damping |
| Rake | 27.0° |
| Trail | 107 mm (4.2 inches) |
Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes | Double disc. 1-piston calipers |
|---|---|
| Rear brakes | Single disc. 1-piston caliper |
| Front tire | 100/90-19-57H |
| Rear tire | 120/90-18-65H |
Dimensions and weight
| Dry weight | 216 kg (476.2 lb) |
|---|---|
| Seat height | 800 mm (31.5 inches) |
| Overall length | 2,170 mm (85.4 inches) |
| Overall width | 770 mm (30.3 inches) |
| Overall height | 1,130 mm (44.5 inches) |
| Wheelbase | 1,460 mm (57.5 inches) |
| Ground clearance | 140 mm (5.5 inches) |
Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity | 21.70 L (5.73 US gal) |
|---|---|
| Reserve fuel capacity | 2.00 L (0.53 US gal) |
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.