The Kawasaki Z1000ST (1980) model was a four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC motorcycle with a capacity of 1015 cc. It had a compression ratio of 8.7:1 and a lubrication system that utilized a wet sump. The induction was provided by four 28mm Mikuni carburetors and the ignition was battery powered capacitor. The motorcycle was capable of producing a maximum power of 93hp/69.3kW @ 8000 rpm with a maximum torque of 9.1 kgf-m/ 58.5 lb-ft @ 6500 rpm. Its transmission contained 5 speed gears and possessed a final drive that utilized a shaft. The motorcycle’s front suspension featured oil telescopic forks and the rear suspension was a swinging arm oil damper 5-way spring preload. The front and rear brakes contained 2x 240mm discs 1 piston caliper and a single 250mm disc 2 piston caliper, respectively. The motorcycle weighed 225 kg/496 lbs and had a wheelbase of 1575mm/62 in. Its fuel tank capacity was 18 litres/4.7 US gal, and its fuel consumption averaged 36 mpg. The standing 1/4 mile was accomplished in 12.4 seconds at 10.3 miles per hour, with a top speed of 217 km/h / 135 mph.
Technical specifications:
Make Model: Kawasaki Z 1000ST
| Year | 1980 |
|---|---|
| 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 | 8.7:1 |
| Lubrication | Wet sump |
| Induction | 4x 28mm Mikuni carburetors |
| Ignition | Battery powered capacitor |
| Starting | Electric |
| Max Power | 93 hp / 69.3 kW @ 8000 rpm |
| Max Torque | 9.1 kgf-m / 58.5 lb-ft @ 6500 rpm |
| Transmission | 5 Speed |
| Final Drive | Shaft |
| Front Suspension | Oil telescopic forks |
| Rear Suspension | Swinging arm oil damper 5-way spring preload |
| Front Brakes | 2x 240mm discs 1 piston caliper |
| Rear Brakes | Single 250mm disc 2 piston caliper |
| Front Tyre | 3.50-19 |
| Rear Tyre | 4.50-17 |
| Wheelbase | 1575 mm / 62 in |
| Seat Height | 813 mm / 32 in |
| Dry Weight | 225 kg / 496 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity | 18 Litres / 4.7 US gal |
| Consumption Average | 36 mpg |
| Standing 1/4 Mile | 12.4 sec / 10.3 mp/h |
| Top Speed | 217 km/h / 135 mph |
