The Kawasaki Z1-R Turbo motorcycle was produced from 1978-79, featuring a four stroke, transverse four-cylinder engine, DOHC, and 2 valves per cylinder. The engine has a capacity of 1015 cc, with a bore x stroke of 69.4 x 66 mm and a compression ratio of 8.0:1. The bike has a 40mm Bendix carb for induction and uses battery & coil ignition while being cooled by air. The spark plugs are NGK B8ES and the battery is a 12V 14AH YB-14L-A2.7. The bike also features electric starting and has a maximum power of 126 hp/93.2 kW at 8000 rpm. The clutch is a wet multiplate, and the transmission is a 5-speed with a final drive of a chain. The front suspension features 36mm telescopic forks, and the rear suspension has dual shocks with 5-way spring preload. The front brakes have 2x 295mm discs, and the rear brake has a single 295mm disc. The bike weighs 245 kg/540 lbs with a fuel capacity of 13 litres/3.4 US gal. The standing 1/4 mile is achieved in 11.4 seconds with a top speed of 158 mph/254 km/h.
Technical specifications:
Make Model: Kawasaki Z1-R Turbo
| Year | 1978 – 79 |
|---|---|
| Engine | Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 2 Valve per cylinder. |
| Capacity | 1015 cc / 61.9 cu-in |
| Bore x Stroke | 69.4 66 mm |
| Cooling System | Air cooled |
| Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 |
| Induction | 40mm Bendix carb |
| Ignition | Battery & coil ignition |
| Spark Plugs | NGK B8ES |
| Battery | 12V 14AH YB-14L-A2.7 |
| Starting | Electric |
| Max Power | 126 hp / 93.2 kW @ 8000 rpm |
| Clutch | Wet multiplate |
| Transmission | 5 Speed |
| Final Drive | Chain |
| Front Suspension | 36mm Telescopic forks |
| Rear Suspension | Dual shocks with 5-way spring preload. |
| Front Brakes | 2x 295mm discs |
| Rear Brakes | Single 295mm disc |
| Front Tyre | 100/90 18 |
| Rear Tyre | 120/90 V18 |
| Wet Weight | 245 kg / 540 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity | 13 Litres / 3.4 US gal |
| Standing 1/4 Mile | 11.4 sec / 123 mp/h |
| Top Speed | 158 mph / 254 km/h |
