KAWASAKI ZG1300 Voyager (1984-1989) Specs, Performance & Photos

The Kawasaki Z1300 was a standard motorcycle manufactured by Kawasaki from 1979 to 1989. The bike featured a considerable displacement from a water-cooled straight-six engine.

During its production time, the motorcycle featured a few modifications that included a new fuel injection system that replaced the old carburetors, and the suspension was upgraded to an air system both front and rear. The fuel injection system was changed to improve fuel consumption, but the bike also received a power and torque increase.

The bike was manufactured in several versions, including the Z1300, KZ1300, ZG1300, and ZN1300. The bike was delivered in the United States market with a windscreen, panniers, and a redesigned frame. All additional features came under the Voyager designation.

In 1984, Kawasaki launched the ZG1300 Voyager, a touring-oriented machine loaded with long-distance accessories, such as a windscreen for better protection, a low seat, and side-mounted panniers with a top-mounted case for extra storage.

In the power department, the 1984 Kawasaki ZG1300 Voyager packed a 1,286cc six-cylinder liquid-cooled engine with 130 hp on tap at 8,000 rpm and 115 Nm (85 lb-ft) torque with a maximum peak force at 7,500 rpm.

The bike's riding style was handled by a 41 mm air-assisted telescopic fork on the front with 140 mm wheel travel and side-mounted adjustable shock absorbers on the rear with 110 mm wheel travel.

The braking power was achieved by two 260 mm discs on the front squeezed by dual-piston calipers and a 250 mm disc engaged by a single-piston caliper on the rear wheel, offering optimum stopping power.