A1 Samurai

1969 Kawasaki A1 Samurai Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

Engineered by Kawasaki for the allround motorcycle segment, the 1969 Kawasaki A1 Samurai pairs a 247 cc (15.1 cu in) air-cooled twin, two-stroke architecture with road-focused gearing. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 31 HP (22.6 kW) at 8,000 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 5-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 125.5 HP per liter, the engine character is reflecting a performance-oriented street tune that balances strong mid-range pull with an energetic top-end rush.

On the scales, the A1 Samurai measures 145 kg (320 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.21 HP/kg (4.68 kg per horsepower).

Within MotoLibrary's Kawasaki archive, this model family spans 5 indexed model years from 1967 to 1971, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.