Kawasaki Z1000J (1981)

The Kawasaki Z1000J motorcycle was manufactured in 1981 and had an engine capacity of 998cc. It was powered by a four-stroke, transverse four-cylinder, DOHC engine with 2 valves per cylinder. The bike had a compression ratio of 9.2:1 and used 4x 34mm Mikuni BS34 carburetors for induction. The CDI ignition system used NGK B8ES or ND W24ES-U spark plugs, and the bike had an electric starter. The maximum power of the bike was 102hp/76kW at 8500rpm, and it had a maximum torque of 9.3kgf-m/67lb-ft at 7000rpm. The transmission had five speeds, and the final drive was a chain with a sprocket configuration of 15 front and 41 rear. The bike had telescopic forks with coil air spring front suspension and swinging arm with dual dampers 7-way spring preload rear suspension. The front brakes had 2x 236mm discs and 1 piston caliper, while the rear brakes had a single 236mm disc and 1 piston caliper. The bike had a dry weight of 230kg/507lbs and a wet weight of 254kg/557.8lbs with a fuel capacity of 21.4 litres/5.5 US gal. The average fuel consumption was around 41 mpg, and it had a top speed of 210.8 km/h/131 mph. The bike could complete the standing 1/4 mile in 12.1 sec/ 112.5 mph.

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Make Model: Kawasaki Z 1000J