1976 Z900

The last of the Z1's the Z900 is probably the nicer of the four piper bikes to ride. It may be slightly down on performance but with major improvements to the frame and the additional front disc amongst others made this a much safer bet, gone were the speed wobbles & tank slappers.

 

 

• Displacement: 903.00 ccm (55.10 cubic inches)
  
• Engine type: In-line four
  
• Stroke: 4
  
• Power: 82.00 HP (59.9 kW)) @ 8500 RPM
  
• Torque: 73.63 Nm (7.5 kgf-m or 54.3 ft.lbs) @ 7000 RPM
  
• Compression: 8.5:1
  
• Fuel system: Carburettor
  
• Fuel control: DOHC
  
• Cooling system: Air
  
• Gearbox: 5-speed
  
• Transmission type
  
• final drive: Chain
  
• Colour: Diamond Dark Green, Diamond Brown
  
• Engine No. : Z1E086001~
  
• Frame No.: ZlF-085701~
  Major Changes: Colour, 26mm carburetors. Audible turn signals, four-way flashers, and three-fuse system adopted. The "Z900" has dual-disc brake up front.
  

 

More Photos

Read a test report from Bike Magazine circa 1976

 

Links

Z1 Owners Club of Great Britain

Z900 Owners Report

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