Z 200

1977 Kawasaki Z 200 Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

At the heart of the 1977 Kawasaki Z 200 speedway motorcycle, Kawasaki features a 198 cc (12.1 cu in) air-cooled single cylinder, four-stroke configuration. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 17 HP (12.4 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 85.9 HP per liter, the engine character is indicating a tractable, stress-free state of tune focused on everyday usability and broad torque delivery.

On the scales, the Z 200 measures 154 kg (340 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.11 HP/kg (9.06 kg per horsepower). The 14-liter (3.7 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints, while factory top speed is listed at 121 km/h (75 mph).

Within MotoLibrary's Kawasaki archive, this model family spans 3 indexed model years from 1977 to 1979, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.