Kawasaki Z1000ST (1980)

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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

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