The Kawasaki Z 1000 Z1R is a motorcycle model produced in 1980. It features a four-stroke, transverse four-cylinder DOHC engine with a capacity of 1015 cc. The motorcycle uses air cooling, with 4x Mikuni VM28SS carbs and a wet sump lubrication system. Battery and coil ignition provide the starting system for the bike, generating a maximum power of 94 hp at 8000 rpm and maximum torque of 8.7 kgf-m at 7000 rpm. The motorcycle has a wet multiplate clutch and a five-speed transmission system, with a chain final drive. The frame of the Kawasaki Z 1000 Z1R is a double tubular steel cradle, with 36mm telescopic hydraulic forks and dual shocks for the rear suspension. The front brakes use 2x 296mm discs, while the rear uses a single 290mm disc. The motorcycle has 3.50-18 front and 4.00-18 rear tyres, and its dimensions are 2160mm in length, 800mm in width, and 1295mm in height. The motorcycle has a seat height of 815mm and a ground clearance of 125 mm. The dry weight of the Kawasaki Z 1000 Z1R is 246 kg and it has a fuel capacity of 13 litres. The motorcycle has a top speed of 220 km/h (136.7 mph), and can cover 43 mpg on average. It can complete a standing 1/4 mile race in about 11.9 sec, reaching speeds of up to 176 km/h.
Technical specifications:
Make Model: Kawasaki Z 1000 Z1R
| 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 Mikuni VM28SS carbs |
| Ignition | Battery & coil ignition |
| Spark Plugs | NGK B8ES |
| Battery | 12V 14AH YB-14L-A2.7 |
| Starting | Electric |
| Max Power | 94 hp / 70.0 kW @ 8000 rpm |
| Max Torque | 8.7 kgf-m / 62.9 lb-ft @ 7000 rpm |
| Clutch | Wet multiplate |
| Transmission | 5 Speed |
| Final Drive | Chain |
| Gear Ratio | 1st 3.17 (38/12) 2nd 2.19 (35/16) 3rd 1.67 (35/21) 4th 1.38 (29/21) 5th 1.22 (28/23) |
| Frame | Double tubular steel cradle |
| Front Suspension | 36mm Telescopic hydraulics forks |
| Rear Suspension | Dual chocks, swinging arm, |
| Front Brakes | 2x 296mm discs |
| Rear Brakes | Single 290mm disc |
| Front Tyre | 3.50-18 |
| Rear Tyre | 4.00-18 |
| Dimensions | Length 2160mm / 85.0 in Width 800mm / 31.4 in Height 1295mm / 50.9 in |
| Wheelbase | 1505 mm / 59.2 in |
| Seat Height | 815mm / 21.0 in |
| Ground Clearance | 125 mm / 4.9 in |
| Dry Weight | 246 kg / 542.3 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity | 13 Litres / 3.4 US gal |
| Consumption Average | 43 mpg |
| Standing 1/4 Mile | 11.9 sec / 176 km/h |
| Top Speed | 220 km//h / 136.7 mph |
