The Kawasaki Z1000 MKII motorcycle was manufactured from 1979-80 with a four-stroke, transverse four-cylinder engine that had a capacity of 1015cc. It was air-cooled and had a compression ratio of 8.7:1. The bike had a maximum power of 93hp and maximum torque of 8.1kgf-m at 6500rpm. It had a wet multiplate clutch and a five-speed transmission with a chain final drive. The front suspension was oil telescopic forks, and the rear suspension had a swinging arm oil damper with a five-way spring preload. Braking was provided by two 240mm discs with one piston caliper at the front and a single 250mm disc with a two-piston caliper at the rear. The bike had a dry weight of 245kg and a fuel capacity of 14.8 litres. The average fuel consumption was 47.5mpg, and it had a top speed of 130mph. The standing 1/4 mile time was 12.1 seconds, and there was no recorded 60-0mph time. The bike had a classic look and was popular for its power and speed, making it a desirable motorcycle for collectors and enthusiasts.
Technical specifications:
Make Model: Kawasaki Z 1000 MKII
| Year | 1979 – 80 |
|---|---|
| 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 | 8.7:1 |
| Lubrication | Wet sump |
| Induction | 4x 28mm Mikuni carburetors |
| Ignition | CDI |
| Starting | Electric |
| Max Power | 93 hp / 69.3 kW @ 8000 rpm |
| Max Torque | 8.1 kgf-m / 58.5 lb-ft @ 6500 rpm |
| Clutch | Wet multiplate |
| Transmission | 5 Speed |
| Final Drive | Chain |
| Front Suspension | Oil telescopic forks |
| Rear Suspension | Swinging arm oil damper 5-way spring preload |
| Front Brakes | 2x 240mm discs 1 piston caliper |
| Rear Brakes | Single 250mm disc 2 piston caliper |
| Front Tyre | 3.25-19 |
| Rear Tyre | 4.00-18 |
| Dry Weight | 245 kg / 540 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity | 14.8 Litres / 3.9 US gal |
| Consumption Average | 47.5 mpg |
| Braking 60 – 0 / 100 – 0 | – / 45.7 m |
| Standing 1/4 Mile | 12.1 sec |
| Top Speed | 130 mph |
