Redline Cycle Service, Inc.


 

1977 Kawasaki KZ1000 / Kosman-Equipped: 1200cc Engine

In the pics on the previous page, this bike ran a 1075cc street engine (built by Redline 2004 - 1700 miles)
Stock cams, with all our usual lower-end upgrades, ....... glass-blasted cases
and black cylinder, 26mm carbs.....
It's a great runner and very strong for a stock-cam 1075....But this bike deserves more.....

We have now built a new 1200cc street engine for this bike......Also with glass-blasted cases & head,
black cylinder..... This monster has .418 lift cams, ported head, and runs Mikuni RS carbs.....

20+ more horsepower for this machine!  ..... 1200cc engine work is done......

Our goal with this engine was to build a very strong big-bore motor that was more reliable,  more
civilized, and more user-friendly than the average 1200 motor....
Judging from its first test drives. we have accomplished our goals.....
This is a strong, but smooth runner.....



1200cc, 10 to 1 cr., .418 lift cams w/shim under bucket lifters,   ported head, Mikuni 34mm RS carbs - Far from stock, but this engine still idles smoothly at 950 rpm....

Engine also features all our usual lower end upgrades; with welded crank, heavy-duty cam chain
and high strength cylinder studs & nuts.....And provision for easy oil cooler installation (if needed)...


 
    

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