Kawasaki Z1R

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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.