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.
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
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