The Kawasaki Z1000 MKII Classic motorcycle was released in 1980, featuring a four-stroke, transverse four-cylinder, DOHC engine with a capacity of 1015cc/61.9 cu-in. The engine had 2 valves per cylinder and a compression ratio of 8.7:1. The bike was air-cooled and used wet sump lubrication. It also had electronic fuel injection and CDI ignition, and could start with an electric engine.
The Kawasaki Z1000 MKII had a maximum power output of 93hp/69.3kW at 8000rpm, and a maximum torque of 8.1kgf-m/58.5 lb-ft at 6500rpm. Its clutch was wet multiplate, with a 5-speed transmission and chain final drive.
The motorcycle’s front suspension was oil telescopic forks, with 140mm wheel travel, while the rear featured a swinging arm oil damper with 5-way spring preload and 100mm wheel travel. The front brakes had 2x 320mm discs and a 1-piston caliper, while the rear had a single 279mm disc and 2-piston caliper. The bike’s front tyre was M90-19, while the rear tyre was M90-16. Its seat height was 825mm/32.4in, and its wet weight was 250kg/551 lbs. The fuel capacity was 13 litres/3.5 US gal, with an average consumption of 47.5mpg.
The standing 1/4 mile time was 12.0 sec/110 mph, while the top speed was 127mph/204 km/h. Overall, the Kawasaki Z1000 MKII Classic was a powerful and stylish motorcycle, with features that made it a popular choice among riders in the 1980s.
Technical specifications:
Make Model: Kawasaki Z 1000G-1 Classic
| Year | 1980 |
|---|---|
| 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 | Electronic fuel injection |
| 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, 140mm wheel travel. |
| Rear Suspension | Swinging arm oil damper 5-way spring preload, 100mm wheel travel. |
| Front Brakes | 2x 320mm discs 1 piston caliper |
| Rear Brakes | Single 279mm disc 2 piston caliper |
| Front Tyre | M90-19 |
| Rear Tyre | M90-16 |
| Seat Height | 825 mm / 32.4 in |
| Wet Weight | 250 kg / 551 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity | 13 Litres / 3.5 US gal |
| Consumption average | 47.5 mpg |
| Standing 1/4 Mile | 12.0 sec / 110 mph |
| Top Speed | 127 mph / 204 km/h |
