Kawasaki GPZ1000RX (1988)

The Kawasaki GPZ1000RX was a motorcycle model produced in 1988. It had a four-stroke, transverse, four-cylinder engine with 4 valves per cylinder and a capacity of 997cc. Its compression ratio was 10.2:1 and it used 4x Keihin CVK 36 carburetors for induction. The TCI (Transistor Controlled Ignition) system provided an electric start. The bike produced a maximum power of 125 hp / 91.1 kW @ 9500 rpm and a maximum torque of 10.1 kgf-m / 99 Nm @ 8500 rpm. It had a wet, multiple disc, cable operated clutch and a 6-speed transmission with a chain final drive. The frame was made of steel and had a twin-spar design. The front suspension featured 40mm telescopic forks with air assistance and AVDS, while the rear suspension had Uni-Trak rising-rate with adjustable rebound damping. The GPZ1000RX had a front and rear brake system with 1 piston calipers and 280mm and 260mm discs respectively. It had a seat height of 790 mm / 31.1 in, a dry weight of 238 kg / 524 lbs and a fuel capacity of 21 liters / 5.5 US gal. The bike had a top speed of 255.5 km/h / 158.7 mph and could go from 0 to 100 km/h in 3.5 seconds. Its braking distance from 60-0 km/h and 100-0 km/h was 13.4 m / 39.1 m and its average fuel consumption was 14.5 km/lit.

Technical specifications:

Make Model: Kawasaki GPz 1000RX

Year: 1988
Engine: Four stroke, transverse four cylinders, 4 valve per cylinder
Capacity: 997 cc / 60.8 cu-in
Bore x Stroke: 74 x 58 mm
Cooling System: Liquid cooled
Compression Ratio: 10.2:1
Lubrication: Wet sump
Induction: 4x Keihin CVK 36 carburetors
Ignition: TCI (Transistor Controlled Ignition)
Starting: Electric
Max Power: 125 hp / 91.1 kW @ 9500 rpm ( 116.2 hp @ 9750 rpm )
Max Power Rear Tyre: 116.2 hp @ 9750 rpm
Max Torque: 10.1 kgf-m / 99 Nm @ 8500 rpm
Clutch: Wet, multiple discs, cable operated
Transmission: 6 Speed
Final Drive: Chain
Frame: Steel, twin spar
Front Suspension: 40mm Telescopic forks, air assistance and AVDS
Front Wheel Travel: 140 mm / 5.9 in
Rear Suspension: Uni-Trak rising-rate with adjustable rebound damping.
Rear Wheel Travel: 115 mm / 4.5 in
Front Brakes: 2x 280mm discs 1 piston calipers
Rear Brakes: Single 260mm disc 1 piston caliper
Front Tyre: 120/80-16
Rear Tyre: 150/80-16
Seat Height: 790 mm / 31.1 in
Dry Weight: 238 kg / 524 lbs
Wet-weight: 267.0 kg / 588.6 lbs
Fuel Capacity: 21 Litres / 5.5 US gal
Consumption Average: 14.5 km/lit
Braking 60 – 0 / 100 – 0: 13.4 m / 39.1 m
Standing 1/4 Mile: 10.7 sec / 206.8 km/h
Top Speed: 255.5 km/h / 158.7 mph
Road Test: Motosprint 1987 Group Test