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Kawasaki KR-1S (1990)

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Kawasaki KR-1S (1990)

At a glance

Capacity
249 cc / 15.2 cu-in
Power
59.1 hp / 43.2 kW) @ 10500 rpm
Torque
40.2 Nm / 4.1 kgf-m @ 10500 rpm
Seat height
755 mm / 29.7 in

The full picture.

The Kawasaki KR1S is a motorcycle model from 1990 with a two stroke, parallel twin cylinder engine and electronic variable exhaust valve equipment. Its engine capacity is 249cc and it has a compression ratio of 7.4:1. The bike is equipped with 2x 28mm Keihin PWK carburetors and a capacitor discharge ignition. The motorcycle has a kick start and a maximum power of 59.1 hp at 10500 rpm and max torque of 40.2 Nm at 10500 rpm. The KR1S has a 6-speed transmission with a chain final drive, and a tubular diamond, aluminum extruded E-Box frame. Its front suspension has 41mm stanchions with air-assisted telescopic fork and unstepped preload adjustment, while its rear suspension is bottom link Uni-Trak with air adjustable gas shock, unstepped preload, and four-way rebound damping. The front brakes are 2x discs with 4 piston calipers and the rear brake is a single disc with a 2 piston caliper. The motorcycle has a 100/70 VR17 front tire and a 130/60 VR18 rear tire. It has a rake of 24.0 degrees, a trail of 90 mm, and its dimensions are height 1,365 mm, length 2,015 mm, width 695 mm, and wheelbase of 1365 mm. The seat height is 755 mm and dry weight is 131 kg. The fuel capacity is 16.0 liters and the average consumption is 36 mpg. The standing 1/4 mile is completed in 12.9 sec with a speed of 108 mph (173.8 km/h) and the top speed is 135.3 mph (217.7 km/h).


Technical specifications:

Make Model: Kawasaki KR1S

Motorcycle technical specifications
Year1990
EngineTtwo stroke, parallel twin cylinder, Electronic variable exhaust valve ( KIPS ) equipment
Capacity249 cc / 15.2 cu-in
Bore x Stroke56.0 x 50.6 mm
Cooling SystemLiquid cooled
Compression Ratio7.4:1
Induction2x 28mm Keihin PWK carburetor
IgnitionCapacitor discharge
StartingKick
Max Power59.1 hp / 43.2 kW) @ 10500 rpm
Max Torque40.2 Nm / 4.1 kgf-m @ 10500 rpm
Transmission6 Speed
Final DriveChain
FrameTubular diamond, Aluminium extruded E-Box frame
Front Suspension41mm stanchions, air assisted telescopic fork with unstepped preload adjustment
Rear SuspensionBottom Link Uni-Trak with air adjustable gas shock, unstepped preload, and four-way rebound damping
Front Brakes2x discs 4 piston calipers
Rear BrakesSingle disc 2 piston caliper
Front Tyre100/70 VR17
Rear Tyre130/60 VR18
Rake24.0 degrees
Trail90 mm / 3.5 in
DimensionsHeight 1,365 mm / 53.7 in Length 2,015 mm / 79.3 in Width 695 mm / 27.4 in
Wheelbase1365 mm / 53.7 in
Seat Height755 mm / 29.7 in
Dry Weight131 kg / 288.8 lbs
Fuel Capacity16.0 Litres / 4.2 gal
Consumption Average36 mpg
Standing 1/4 Mile12.9 sec / 108 mph 173.8 km/h
Top Speed135.3 mph / 217.7 km/h