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{{Infobox Motorcycle
{{Motorcycle
|name            = '''Kawasaki Z1R'''
|name            = Kawasaki Z1R
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|manufacturer    = [[Kawasaki]]
|manufacturer    = Kawasaki
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|production      = 1978
|production      = 1978
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|class            = [[Sport/Touring]]
|class            = Sport touring
|engine          = Air cooled, four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 2 valves per cylinder
|engine          = Air cooled, four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 2 valves per cylinder
|bore_stroke      = 68.6mm x 68.6mm
|bore_stroke      = 68.6mm x 68.6mm
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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.   
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==
==Engine==
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Manufactured for approximately one year, between 1977 and 1978, Kawasaki limited the production of the Z1R motorcycle to only 500 unites.
Manufactured for approximately one year, between 1977 and 1978, Kawasaki limited the production of the Z1R motorcycle to only 500 unites.


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Latest revision as of 20:47, 23 November 2019


Kawasaki-z1r-1978-1978-0.jpg
Kawasaki Z1R
Manufacturer
Production 1978
Class Sport touring
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[edit | edit source]

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

Drive[edit | edit source]

The bike has a 5 Speed transmission.

Chassis[edit | edit source]

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[edit | edit source]

1978 Kawasaki Z1R

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