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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.


Technical specifications:

Make Model: Kawasaki Z 1000J

Year: 1981

Engine: Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 2 Valve per cylinder.

Capacity: 998 cc / 60.9 cu-in



Bore x Stroke: 69.4 x 66 mm

Cooling System: Air cooled

Compression Ratio: 9.2:1

Induction: 4x 34mm Mikuni BS34 carburetors

Ignition: CDI

Spark Plug: Spark Plugs: NGK B8ES or ND W24ES-U

Starting: Electric

Max Power: 102 hp / 76 kW @ 8500 rpm

Max Torque: 9.3 kgf-m / 67 lb-ft @ 7000 rpm

Transmission: 5 Speed

Final Drive: Chain, 630 endless with 92 links, sprockets 15 front, 41 rear

Front Suspension: Telescopic forks, coil air spring

Rear Suspension: Swinging arm with dual dampers 7-way spring preload.


Front Brakes: 2x 236mm discs 1 piston calipers

Rear Brakes: Single 236mm disc 1 piston caliper

Front Tyre: 3.25 V19

Rear Tyre: 4.25 V18

Dry Weight: 230 kg / 507 lbs

Wet Weight: 254 kg / 557.8 lbs

Fuel Capacity: 21.4 Litres / 5.5 US gal

Consumption Average: 41 mpg

Standing 1/4 Mile: 12.1 sec / 112.5 mph

Top Speed: 210.8 km/h / 131 mph

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