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I keep seeing references on multiple message boards about KH500, S series, and KZ or Z1 brake rotor discs being interchangeable. I know the diameter of the S series and KH500 discs differ and question the spacing location with relation to the caliper. I doubt that just because they are all 4 bolt rotors that the KH500 or Z rotor will work on an S series or visa-versa.

Is there anyone who can knowledgeably supply info or verification one way or another?

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Before you step on this landmine Dale, I'll tell you that the U.K. Z900's came from the factory with DOUBLE discs (quite simply because, like it or not, historically, as a nation, we ride (rode?) a lot faster than our U.S. counterparts) - These 4 bolt discs were a couple of mm thinner than the standard U.S. disc, . . . . I am still somewhat jetlagged . . . or maybe it was just getting back from the pub at 1.30am after watching a great band and sampling the best part of a dozen "Newcastle Brown Ales" which, interestingly, are sold in almost DOUBLE the size bottle that they are sold in the U.S. . . . . So I will try to add mtre info in the morning . . . Hmnnn . . it IS the morning NOW!

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I understand.... like the KZ650 that were 4 bolt 6.5mm. But the question is about interchangeability with the S series.

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Perhaps Rick should change his avatar to one similar to yours Dale?
I have a KZ650 disk on my KH400 but it doesnt count.
It has a complete KZED (thats for your RB) front end. Tubes calipers etc.

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My point is that different thickness discs would require different pads / calipers or mountings, I have know people that have bought U.S. bikes with the THICK single disc and find that replacing it with a thin "Euro" disc doesn't work . . . but, if you really want to poke the bear lets start with why a disc doesn't fit a S1, S1a, S1b or S1c . .. Or S2

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All Euro Z 900 came with double discs

Lots of bad drivers I guess........

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not exactly, kind of countries where the drivers know the main brake is front

I guess they came with a drum in Australia........

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Twist the throttle, tilt the horizon, and have a great time. What triples are all about...........

I think I saw some with dual-drums, Moo!

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