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'Kawasaki Z1R'
Manufacturer
[[Kawasaki]]
Production 1978
Class [[:Category:Sport touring motorcycles|Sport touring]] [[Category:Sport touring motorcycles]]
Engine
Air cooled, four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 2 valves per cylinder
Bore / Stroke 68.6mm x 68.6mm
Compression ratio 8.7:1
Horsepower 89.98 HP (67.1 KW) @ 8000RPM
Torque 62.7 ft/lbs (85.0 Nm) @ 7000RPM
Fuel System 4 28mm Mikuni carburetors
Transmission Gear box: 5 Speed
Final Drive: Chain
Suspension Front: Telescopic forks
Rear: Dual shocks preload adjustable
Brakes Front: 2x298mm Discs
Rear: Single 298mm disc
Front Tire 3.50-19
Rear Tire 4.00-18
Weight
Recommended Oil K-tech 10W-40
Manuals Service Manual


The Kawasaki Z1R was a Air cooled, four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 2 valves per cylinder Sport touring motorcycle produced by Kawasaki in 1978. Max torque was 62.7 ft/lbs (85.0 Nm) @ 7000 RPM. Claimed horsepower was 89.98 HP (67.1 KW) @ 8000 RPM.

Engine

A 68.6mm bore x 68.6mm stroke result in a displacement of just 998.0 cubic centimeters.

Drive

The bike has a 5 Speed transmission.

Chassis

It came with a 3.50-19 front tire and a 4.00-18 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via 2x298mm Discs in the front and a Single 298mm disc in the rear. The front suspension was a Telescopic forks while the rear was equipped with a Dual shocks preload adjustable.

1978 Kawasaki Z1R

1978 Kawasaki Z1R

Manufactured for approximately one year, between 1977 and 1978, Kawasaki limited the production of the Z1R motorcycle to only 500 unites.