Kawasaki ZN1300 Voyager (Voyager 1300)
The Kawasaki ZN1300 Voyager was first introduced in 1983 as a response to Honda GL1200 Gold Wing and was only released for the American market.
In those years, all Japanese motorcycle manufacturers tried to gain a foothold in the expensive luxury touring market, however, looking ahead, I will say that only Honda succeeded with its Gold Wing models. Despite interesting technical solutions and outstanding characteristics of motorcycles of other Japanese manufacturers, they did not find popularity, and most of them were "buried" after several years of their existence without the appearance of heirs.
The main feature of the Kawasaki ZN1300 Voyager is an in-line 6-cylinder liquid-cooled engine with a volume of 1286 cc, producing 130 hp. power and 118 Nm of torque. The engine migrated from the Kawasaki Z1300 model, produced since 1978, but differed in the presence of an injector and more boost (later there were versions of the Z1300 DFI with an injector).
Like all luxury tourers of those years, the Kawasaki ZN1300 Voyager had a huge number of touring and comfort options - everything that could be put on a motorcycle, everything was installed on the Kawasaki ZN1300 Voyager:
- Air suspension
- Pneumatic signal (beep)
- Electronic cruise control
- Headlight regulator
- Electronic dashboard with on-board computer
- Auto off turn signals
- Clarion audio system with AM / FM radio, CB, cassette player and intercom
- Integrated trunks and glove compartments
The Kawasaki ZN1300 Voyager lasted until 1988, after which it was discontinued. In 1986, a new model appeared in the role of the successor to the Kawasaki ZN1300 Voyager - Kawasaki ZG1200 Voyager. It was based on an in-line 4-cylinder engine and was equipped with a carburetor power system. This model existed on the market practically unchanged until 2004.
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Specifications
Specifications Kawasaki ZN1300 Voyager:
| Model | Kawasaki ZN1300 Voyager (Voyager XIII) |
|---|---|
| Motorcycle type | tourist |
| Release year | 1983-1988 |
| Frame | steel tubular |
| Engine type | 6-cylinder, 4-stroke, in-line |
| Working volume | 1286 cm³ |
| Bore / Stroke | 62.0 x 71.0 mm |
| Compression ratio | 9.3: 1 |
| Cooling | liquid |
| Number of valves per cylinder | DOHC, 2 valves per cylinder |
| Fuel supply system | injector (DFI), Mikuni |
| Ignition type | transistor |
| Maximum power | 130.0 h.p. (95.6 kW) at 8000 rpm |
| Maximum torque | 118 Nm (12.0 kg * m) at 6500 rpm |
| Gearbox | 5-speed |
| Drive type | cardan |
| Front tire size | MR90-18 |
| Rear tire size | MU90-16 |
| Front brakes | 2 discs, 266 mm, 1-piston calipers |
| Rear brakes | 1 disc, 296 mm, 1-piston caliper |
| Front suspension | 41mm telescopic fork (pneumatic, adjustable) |
| Rear suspension | linkage with two shock absorbers (pneumatic, fully adjustable) |
| Motorcycle length | 2595 mm |
| Motorcycle width | 960 mm |
| Motorcycle height | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1645 mm |
| Saddle height | 757 mm |
| Minimum ground clearance | 130 mm |
| Acceleration to 100 km / h | |
| Maximum speed | 233 km / h |
| Fuel tank capacity | 27.0 l |
| Motorcycle weight (dry) | 387 kg |
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