1979 KZ 1300 Standard  
Identification    
 Letter designation    A1
 Color     Starlight Blue
 Frame #    KZT30A-000101
 Engine #    
     
Dimensions    

 Overall length

   2,335 mm

 Overall width

   840 mm

 Overall height

   1,150 mm
 Wheelbase    1,580 mm
 Road clearance    137 mm
 Dry weight    297 kg
 Fuel tank capacity    21.3 l, EU: 27 l
     
Performance     
 Climbing ability    
 Braking distance    12.0 m from 50 kph
 Minimum turning radius    2.8 m
     
Engine     
 Type    4 stroke, DOHC, 6 cylinder, liquid cooled 
 Bore and stroke    62.0 mm x 71.0 mm
 Displacement    1286 cc
 Compression ratio    9.9
 Maximum horsepower    120 hp @ 8,000 rpm
 Maximum torque    11.8 kg-m @ 6,500 rpm
 Valve timing    

 Inlet

 

Open

Closed

Duration 

 20° BTDC 

 70° ABDC

 270°

 Exhaust

 

Open

Closed

Duration 

 70° BBDC

 30° ATDC

 280°

 Carburetors    (3) Mikuni BSW32
 Lubrication system    Wet sump
 Engine oil Type   SAE 10W40, 10W50, 20W40, 20W50
  Capacity  4.6 l
 Coolant Capacity  3.5 l
 Starting system    Electric
 Ignition system    Battery and coil
 Cylinder numbering method    Left to right, 1-2-3-4-5-6
 Firing order    1-5-3-6-2-4
 Ignition timing    From 10° BTDC @ 850 rpm to 38° BTDC @ 2,900 rpm
 Spark plugs    NGK BPR6ES, ND W20EPR-U
     
Transmission     
 Type    5 speed, constant mesh, return shift
 Clutch    Multi-disc, wet
 Gear ratio 1st   2.29
  2nd  1.67
  3rd  1.28
  4th   1.07
  5th   0.93
  6th   -
 Shaft oil Type  API GL-5 Hypoid Gear Oil, SAE 90, SAE 80
  Capacity   0.25 l
     
   
Electrical equipment     
 Alternator    Kokusan GP9101
 Regulator/rectifier    Shindengen SH230-12D
 Ignition coils    Toyo Denso ZC005-TR12V
 Battery    12V 20AH
 Starter motor    Mitsuba SM-226-K
 Headlight Type   
  Bulb   12V 60/55W
 Tail/brake light    12V 5/21W
 City light    
 Turn signal lights    12V 21W
 Meter lights    12V 3.4W
 Indicator lights    12V 3.4W
 Horn    12V 2.5A
     
Frame     
 Type    Tubular, double cradle
 Steering angle    38° to either side
 Castor    28°
 Trail    100 mm
 Tire size Front   100/90 - 19
  Rear   130/90 - 17
 Suspension Front   Telescopic fork
  Rear   
 Suspension stroke Front   
  Rear   
 Front fork oil Type   SAE 10W20
  Capacity   394 cc (each leg)
  Oil level   
     
Brakes     
 Type Front   Double disc
  Rear   Single disc
 Effective disc diameter Front   260 mm
  Rear   250 mm