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Kawasaki 1300 model designtions ?

2 days 7 hours ago - 1 day 4 hours ago
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Hi Folks,
I'm thinking that there's some confusion about model designations amongst Kawasaki's sixes.
Here's what I think I understand:
The KZ1300s were A1 through A5. I'm not sure, but I do not believe any KZ1300s were fuel injected.
The six cylinder Voyagers are designated as ZN1300 s. Aren't they all fuel injected?
I thought the ZG series included only four cylinder bikes starting with the ZG1000 Concours, the ZG1200 Voyager and today's ZG1400 Concours. But I've seen enough references to a ZG1300 that I'm wondering if there wasn't a another six cylinder touring bike, perhaps the last six, produced before the first Concours 1000.
Help me out please.
Bill
1968 BSA Shooting Star, 1970 BSA 650 Lightning, 1974 Kawasaki W3, 1976 KZ900 A4, 1979 KZ750 B4, 1979 KZ750 B4 Trike, 1981 KZ1300, 1982 KZ1100 Spectre, 1985 Kawasaki ZN1300, 2000 Honda Valkyrie Tourer, 2009 Yamaha RoadLiner S
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Re: Kawasaki 1300 model designtions ?

9 hours 23 minutes ago
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Hi Folks,
I'm finding a lot of conflicts as I try to identify a ZG1300. autoevolution.com specs a ZG1300 as a fuel injected six speed produced from '84 to '89.
Does any one here actually own a ZG1300?
TIA
Bill
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Re: Kawasaki 1300 model designtions ?

4 hours 25 minutes ago
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Maybe a search by VIN?

"To search a Kawasaki KZ1300 by VIN, use online VIN decoder tools (like VinCheckUp or Cyclepedia ) to decode the 17-digit code for specific details like year, plant, and model series, often starting with 'JKZ' or 'KZT' for these big six-cylinder bikes, revealing manufacturing data and history, with paid services offering more detailed reports on salvage/theft records.   How to Search by VIN 
  1. Locate the VIN: Find the 17-character Vehicle Identification Number on the steering neck or engine case of the KZ1300.
  2. Use a Decoder Tool: Enter the VIN into a specialized Kawasaki or motorcycle VIN decoder.
  3. Check for Key Codes:
    • JKZ/KZT: Often indicates Kawasaki (JKZ) or a specific KZ1300/Z1300 series (KZT).
    • Position 10 (Letter): Indicates the model year (e.g., 'A' for 1980, 'B' for 1981).
    • Positions 4-8: Reveal series, engine type, and body style (e.g., 'Z' for Z-series, 'V' for bike type).
  4. Get Detailed Info: Tools provide manufacturer data, assembly plant, engine specs, and sometimes maintenance/history. 
  1.  
 Where to Search 
  • VinCheckUp: Lists VINs for KZ1300-A models.
  • GoodCar VIN Check : Offers detailed info on Kawasaki vehicles.
  • Cyclepedia : Free decoder for various makes, including Kawasaki.
  • CarVertical / NICB : For history reports (theft/salvage). 
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Example: A VIN like
Code:
KZT30A001266
decodes to a 1979 KZ1300. "
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