Kawasaki KR-1S (1992)

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The Kawasaki KR1S is a motorcycle with a two-stroke parallel twin-cylinder engine and electronic variable exhaust valve equipment known as KIPS. Its engine capacity is 249cc, and its compression ratio is 7.4:1. The motorcycle is liquid-cooled and has an induction of 2x 28mm Keihin PWK carburetor. The ignition is capacitor discharge, and it starts with a kick. With a maximum power of 59.1 hp at 10500 rpm and a maximum torque of 40.2 Nm at 10500 rpm, it has a six-speed transmission and chain final drive. The frame is tubular diamond, aluminum extruded E-Box frame, and the suspension includes a 41mm stanchion, air-assisted telescopic fork with unstepped preload adjustment, and a bottom link Uni-Trak with air adjustable gas shock, unstepped preload, and four-way rebound damping. Both the front and rear brakes use high-performance calipers. The tyres are 100/70 VR17 in the front and 130/60 VR18 in the rear, and it has a wheelbase of 1365 mm. The seat height is 755 mm, and the dry weight is 131 kg. The fuel capacity is 16.0 litres, and the motorcycle has an average consumption of 36 mpg. It takes 12.9 seconds at 108 mph (173.8 km/h) to stand quarter-mile and has a top speed of 135.3 mph (217.7 km/h).

Technical specifications:

Make Model: Kawasaki KR1S

Year: 1992


Engine: Ttwo stroke, parallel twin cylinder, Electronic variable exhaust valve ( KIPS ) equipment
Capacity: 249 cc / 15.2 cu-in
Bore x Stroke: 56.0 x 50.6 mm
Cooling System: Liquid cooled
Compression Ratio: 7.4:1
Induction: 2x 28mm Keihin PWK carburetor
Ignition: Capacitor discharge
Starting: Kick
Max Power: 59.1 hp / 43.2 kW) @ 10500 rpm
Max Torque: 40.2 Nm / 4.1 kgf-m @ 10500 rpm
Transmission: 6 Speed
Final Drive: Chain
Frame: Tubular diamond, Aluminium extruded E-Box frame
Front Suspension: 41mm stanchions, air assisted telescopic fork with unstepped preload adjustment
Rear Suspension: Bottom Link Uni-Trak with air adjustable gas shock, unstepped preload, and four-way rebound damping

Front Brakes: 2x discs 4 piston calipers
Rear Brakes: Single disc 2 piston caliper
Front Tyre: 100/70 VR17
Rear Tyre: 130/60 VR18
Rake: 24.0 degrees
Trail: 90 mm / 3.5 in
Dimensions: Height 1,365 mm / 53.7 in Length 2,015 mm / 79.3 in Width 695 mm / 27.4 in
Wheelbase: 1365 mm / 53.7 in
Seat Height: 755 mm / 29.7 in
Dry Weight: 131 kg / 288.8 lbs
Fuel Capacity: 16.0 Litres / 4.2 gal
Consumption Average: 36 mpg
Standing 1/4 Mile: 12.9 sec / 108 mph 173.8 km/h
Top Speed: 135.3 mph / 217.7 km/h

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