Kawasaki Z1000 MKII (1980)

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The Kawasaki Z1000 MKII Classic motorcycle was released in 1980, featuring a four-stroke, transverse four-cylinder, DOHC engine with a capacity of 1015cc/61.9 cu-in. The engine had 2 valves per cylinder and a compression ratio of 8.7:1. The bike was air-cooled and used wet sump lubrication. It also had electronic fuel injection and CDI ignition, and could start with an electric engine.

The Kawasaki Z1000 MKII had a maximum power output of 93hp/69.3kW at 8000rpm, and a maximum torque of 8.1kgf-m/58.5 lb-ft at 6500rpm. Its clutch was wet multiplate, with a 5-speed transmission and chain final drive.

The motorcycle’s front suspension was oil telescopic forks, with 140mm wheel travel, while the rear featured a swinging arm oil damper with 5-way spring preload and 100mm wheel travel. The front brakes had 2x 320mm discs and a 1-piston caliper, while the rear had a single 279mm disc and 2-piston caliper. The bike’s front tyre was M90-19, while the rear tyre was M90-16. Its seat height was 825mm/32.4in, and its wet weight was 250kg/551 lbs. The fuel capacity was 13 litres/3.5 US gal, with an average consumption of 47.5mpg.

The standing 1/4 mile time was 12.0 sec/110 mph, while the top speed was 127mph/204 km/h. Overall, the Kawasaki Z1000 MKII Classic was a powerful and stylish motorcycle, with features that made it a popular choice among riders in the 1980s.

Technical specifications:

Make Model: Kawasaki Z 1000G-1 Classic

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: Electronic fuel injection
Ignition: CDI
Starting: Electric
Max Power: 93 hp / 69.3 kW @ 8000 rpm
Max Torque: 8.1 kgf-m / 58.5 lb-ft @ 6500 rpm
Clutch: Wet multiplate
Transmission: 5 Speed
Final Drive: Chain
Front Suspension: Oil telescopic forks, 140mm wheel travel.

Rear Suspension: Swinging arm oil damper 5-way spring preload, 100mm wheel travel.
Front Brakes: 2x 320mm discs 1 piston caliper
Rear Brakes: Single 279mm disc 2 piston caliper
Front Tyre: M90-19
Rear Tyre: M90-16
Seat Height: 825 mm / 32.4 in
Wet Weight: 250 kg / 551 lbs
Fuel Capacity: 13 Litres / 3.5 US gal
Consumption average: 47.5 mpg
Standing 1/4 Mile: 12.0 sec / 110 mph
Top Speed: 127 mph / 204 km/h

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