Kawasaki Z1 (1978-79)

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The Kawasaki Z1-R Turbo motorcycle was produced from 1978-79, featuring a four stroke, transverse four-cylinder engine, DOHC, and 2 valves per cylinder. The engine has a capacity of 1015 cc, with a bore x stroke of 69.4 x 66 mm and a compression ratio of 8.0:1. The bike has a 40mm Bendix carb for induction and uses battery & coil ignition while being cooled by air. The spark plugs are NGK B8ES and the battery is a 12V 14AH YB-14L-A2.7. The bike also features electric starting and has a maximum power of 126 hp/93.2 kW at 8000 rpm. The clutch is a wet multiplate, and the transmission is a 5-speed with a final drive of a chain. The front suspension features 36mm telescopic forks, and the rear suspension has dual shocks with 5-way spring preload. The front brakes have 2x 295mm discs, and the rear brake has a single 295mm disc. The bike weighs 245 kg/540 lbs with a fuel capacity of 13 litres/3.4 US gal. The standing 1/4 mile is achieved in 11.4 seconds with a top speed of 158 mph/254 km/h.

Technical specifications:

Make Model: Kawasaki Z1-R Turbo

Year: 1978 – 79


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: 8.0:1
Induction: 40mm Bendix carb
Ignition: Battery & coil ignition
Spark Plugs: NGK B8ES
Battery: 12V 14AH YB-14L-A2.7
Starting: Electric
Max Power: 126 hp / 93.2 kW @ 8000 rpm
Clutch: Wet multiplate
Transmission: 5 Speed
Final Drive: Chain
Front Suspension: 36mm Telescopic forks

Rear Suspension: Dual shocks with 5-way spring preload.
Front Brakes: 2x 295mm discs
Rear Brakes: Single 295mm disc
Front Tyre: 100/90 18
Rear Tyre: 120/90 V18
Wet Weight: 245 kg / 540 lbs
Fuel Capacity: 13 Litres / 3.4 US gal
Standing 1/4 Mile: 11.4 sec / 123 mp/h
Top Speed: 158 mph / 254 km/h

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