The Kawasaki GTR1000 (1980) motorcycle was equipped with a four-stroke, transverse four-cylinder, DOHC, 2 valve per cylinder engine with a capacity of 998cc/60.9 cu-in. The bike had a 9.2:1 compression ratio, 4x34mm Mikuni BS34 carburetors, and CDI ignition. It had a maximum power output of 92 hp/68.6 kW @ 9500 rpm (rear tyre 94.4 hp @ 9500 rpm) and a maximum torque of 88 Nm/64.9 ft-lb @ 7000 rpm. The transmission had five speeds, and its final drive was a chain, 630 endless with 92 links, sprockets 15 front, 41 rear. The bike’s front suspension included telescopic forks with a coil air spring, and the rear suspension was a swinging arm with dual dampers 7-way spring preload. The Kawasaki GTR1000 (1980) motorcycle had 2x 272mm front brakes and a single 270mm rear brake. The bike’s front tire size was 3.00-21, and its rear tire size was 130/90 V16. It weighed 232 kg/511 lbs and had a fuel capacity of 15 liters/3.9 US gal.
Technical specifications:
Make Model: Kawasaki Z 1000H
| Year | 1980 |
|---|---|
| Engine | Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 2 Valve per cylinder. |
| Capacity | 998 cc / 60.9 cu-in |
| Bore x Stroke | 69.4 x 66 mm |
| Cooling System | Air cooled |
| Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 |
| Induction | 4x 34mm Mikuni BS34 carburetors |
| Ignition | CDI |
| Max Power | 92 hp / 68.6 kW @ 9500 rpm (rear tyre 94.4 hp @ 9500 rpm ) |
| Max Torque | 88 Nm / 64.9 ft-lb @ 7000 rpm |
| Transmission | 5 Speed |
| Final Drive | Chain, 630 endless with 92 links, sprockets 15 front, 41 rear |
| Front Suspension | Telescopic forks, coil air spring |
| Rear Suspension | Swinging arm with dual dampers 7-way spring preload. |
| Front Brakes | 2x 272mm discs |
| Rear Brakes | Single 270mm disc |
| Front Tyre | 3.00 -21 |
| Rear Tyre | 130/90 V16 |
| Dry Weight | 232 kg / 511 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity | 15 Litres / 3.9 US gal |
