Kawasaki Z 1000 Z1- R

Kawasaki Z1-R
Manufacturer Kawasaki Motorcycle & Engine Company
Parent company Kawasaki Heavy Industries
Production 1978–1980
Class Standard (muscle bike)
Engine DOHC 1,015 cc (61.9 cu in) air-cooled, inline-four
Bore / stroke 69.4 mm × 66 mm (2.73 in × 2.60 in)
Compression ratio 8.7:1
Top speed 132 mph (212 km/h)[1]
Power 90 hp (67 kW) (claimed) @ 8,000 rpm[1]
Transmission Wet clutch, 5-speed, chain
Frame type Double tubular steel cradle
Suspension Front 36 mmTelescopic hydraulics forks
Rear Dual shocks, swinging arm,
Brakes Front2x 296mm discs
Rear Single 290mm disc
Tires Front3.50-18
Rear4.00-18
Rake, trail 26°
Weight 541 lb (245 kg)[1] (dry)
Fuel capacity 13 l; 2.8 imp gal (3.4 US gal)
Fuel consumption 5.2 L/100 km; 54 mpg-imp (45 mpg-US)
Related Z1000 MKII
Kz1000


The 'Kawasaki Z1000 Z1-R' (mostly just ' Z1-R 'called') is a Japanese motorcycle model of Kawasaki Heavy Industries. A remarkable characteristic of the Kawasaki Z1000 Z1-R is the 4-in-1 exhaust system on the right side and cast wheels.

History

Following the success of the Z 1000, Kawasaki developed the "Z1-R" as a new top model motorcycle that would set standards in design and performance. This emphasizes motorcycle with a fixed half-shell lining was only available with a metallic silver-blue paint. Although the design was well received from the potential buyers, sales remained unsatisfactory after tests in motorcycle magazines. They criticized among other things such as the poor engine performance and the small fuel tank.[2]

Trivia

The readers of the Motorrad (magazine) selected at the end of the year 1977 the Z 1 R to Motorcycle of the Year .[2]


References

  1. 1 2 3 Smith, Robert (December 2009). "Kawasaki Z1-R: Into the R Zone". Motorcycle Classics. Retrieved September 13, 2016.
  2. 1 2 Thomas Schmieder (2010-01-21). "Vorgänger der Kawasaki Z 1000" (in German). Motorrad. Retrieved 2016-07-06. Kantig mit Gussrädern und Cockpitverkleidung: Zur Z 1000 kommt die sportliche Z1-R dazu, "Motorrad des Jahres" 1977.
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