How many models of kz1100 are there? Spectre, LTD,

I forgot to mention Bandit 1200. :evil:

There is no difference between ZN and KZ, at least I don't know.
I found difference between Zephyr and KZ:
KZ has generator, Zephyr has alternator (car type) and it is in different place. (see picture)

KZ has alternator. :lol:
Steve

KZ has magneto:
An alternator that uses a permanent magnet for its magnetic field is called a magneto.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alternator#Direct_connected_DC_generator

car5car wrote: KZ has magneto:
An alternator that uses a permanent magnet for its magnetic field is called a magneto.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alternator#Direct_connected_DC_generator

Not all KZ models use permanent magnets. Your KZ may have a magneto - my KZ has an alternator. Ed

It generates alternating current.
"Never argue with a crazy person in public. Bystanders won't be able to tell the difference between the two." :woohoo:
Steve

I thought, if it has a magnet, it is generator. I guess I was wrong. It is first time in my life!!!! :evil:

:whistle: :whistle: :whistle: :whistle: :whistle: :whistle: :woohoo:

Ok here is what I always thought. A generator produces DC voltage, An alternator produces AC voltage.

Exactly. There are those that try to reinvent the wheel. :lol:
Steve

martin_csr wrote: The Zephyr isn't a KZ either. :ohmy:

ZR1100. not mine.

This bike is gorgeous! Wow! :woohoo:
I thought the designation - KZ - was unique to North America where the rest of the world calls them simply - Z -
Clearly, this bike above is a descendant of the bikes we call KZ or Z.
Aren't we really just referring to Kawasaki street bikes regardless of nomenclature?

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car5car wrote:

jdvorchak wrote: Ok here is what I always thought. A generator produces DC voltage, An alternator produces AC voltage.

It is not a question of definition, it is whatever manufacturers call it. It is up to Japanese guy translating service manual.
www.bikebandit.com/oem-parts/1998-kawasa...b/o/m149687#sch67819

Lost in translation. We have words they never heard of. My German boss loved the slang that would come out of my mouth. He'd find a way to use them until I told him he was sounding like a drunken BIKER. :woohoo:
One size does not fit all. :whistle:
Steve