A7 Avenger

1969 Kawasaki A7 Avenger Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

At the heart of the 1969 Kawasaki A7 Avenger naked motorcycle, Kawasaki pairs a 338 cc (20.6 cu in) air-cooled twin, two-stroke architecture with road-focused gearing. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 42 HP (30.7 kW) at 8,000 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through chain final drive. With a specific output of 124.3 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 A7 Avenger measures 158 kg (348 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.27 HP/kg (3.76 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.