1975 Kawasaki Z1-B
1975 Z1B FRAME NUMBERS: Z1F-47500 To Z1F-85700
1975 Z1B ENGINE NUMBERS: Z1E 047500 To Z1E 085850
Production Began May 1974
1975 Z1B ENGINE NUMBERS: Z1E 047500 To Z1E 085850
Production Began May 1974
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All Z1B engine number stamps look the same.
The Z1B had two variations of frame stickers:
One label the same style as the Z1A, another featuring a slightly larger, bolder font.
The information on both were identical.
The Z1B had two variations of frame stickers:
One label the same style as the Z1A, another featuring a slightly larger, bolder font.
The information on both were identical.
2 Color options: Candytone Super Red or Candytone Sky Blue. Both w/black, gold & white strips
Side cover emblems were larger for 1975
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Round clips were used to hold emblems on the Z1B side covers, Z1 used rectangular
Petcock was changed, noticeably adding the word FUEL and no longer painted black.
Exhaust Marked KHI 900Z1/750 Z2 DGM13236S
Rear brake lining had a wear indicator with a decal showing Usable Range
Speedometer displays numbers in 10mph increments.
(Z1 & Z1A has 20mph increments)
(Z1 & Z1A has 20mph increments)
Carburetors were the redesigned Mikuni VM28SC 217 series
Choke Lever has a black cap with CHOKE & arrow highlighted in white
All Z1B carbs were marked 217 0
Choke Lever has a black cap with CHOKE & arrow highlighted in white
All Z1B carbs were marked 217 0
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Z1B has Yellow Seat foam padding
The drive chain oil lubrication system was not needed with the new O-Ring chain, however the left side cover still has the hole for the drive chain oil tank dipstick that was never installed on the Z1B.
The tail section document tray shows Safety checks and no longer the wiring diagram
Z1B has a Label Found on the bottom of the seat pan
Front and Rear Turn signal lenses have the raised letters K32714
The black plastic chain guard was redesigned for the Z1B to allow for the wider o-chain
Front Fork Top Yolk (visible on the underside) has a golf ball style dimpled surface in the casting
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Ever wonder how long it took for a Z1 to go from the factory production line to sold off the showroom floor?
Here's a perfect example. Z1F-78308 was made in March 1975. 4 months later it was purchased new at the dealership July 18, 1975
On average, 3 to 4 months from production date to Kawasaki dealership showrooms, to consumer.
Not bad considering 1975 logistics, it was crated and shipped from Tokyo to California via container ship, transported by delivery truck to a dealership, assembled, tested, paperwork processed, etc.
Z1 Specs: 903cc Engine, 82hp. Top speed over 125mph. 1/4 mile: 12 seconds.
Weight 506 lbs. *Approximately 540 lbs gassed up and ready to go
The 1975 900 had a $2150 suggested retail price. On occasion, prices were slightly higher at dealerships in the eastern states compared to the west coast since they factor in transportation costs.
Here's a perfect example. Z1F-78308 was made in March 1975. 4 months later it was purchased new at the dealership July 18, 1975
On average, 3 to 4 months from production date to Kawasaki dealership showrooms, to consumer.
Not bad considering 1975 logistics, it was crated and shipped from Tokyo to California via container ship, transported by delivery truck to a dealership, assembled, tested, paperwork processed, etc.
Z1 Specs: 903cc Engine, 82hp. Top speed over 125mph. 1/4 mile: 12 seconds.
Weight 506 lbs. *Approximately 540 lbs gassed up and ready to go
The 1975 900 had a $2150 suggested retail price. On occasion, prices were slightly higher at dealerships in the eastern states compared to the west coast since they factor in transportation costs.
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