Kawasaki Z 1000 Z1- R
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| 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 2 3 Smith, Robert (December 2009). "Kawasaki Z1-R: Into the R Zone". Motorcycle Classics. Retrieved September 13, 2016.
- 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.