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Kawasaki Z 1000 Z1-R

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Make Model

Kawasaki Z 1000 Z1R

Year

1979

Engine

Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 2 Valve per cylinder.

Capacity

1015 cc / 61.9 cu-in
Bore x Stroke 69.4 х 66 mm
Cooling System Air cooled
Compression Ratio 8.7:1
Lubrication Wet sump

Induction

4x Mikuni VM28SS carbs

Ignition 

Battery & coil ignition
Spark Plugs NGK B8ES
Battery 12V 14AH YB-14L-A2.7
Starting Electric

Max Power

94 hp / 70.0 kW @ 8000 rpm

Max Torque

8.7 kgf-m / 62.9 lb-ft @ 7000 rpm
Clutch Wet multiplate

Transmission

5 Speed 
Final Drive Chain
Gear Ratio 1st 3.17 (38/12) 2nd 2.19 (35/16) 3rd 1.67 (35/21) 4th 1.38 (29/21) 5th 1.22 (28/23)
Frame
Double tubular steel cradle

Front Suspension

36mm Telescopic hydraulics forks

Rear Suspension

Dual chocks, swinging arm,

Front Brakes

2x 296mm discs

Rear Brakes

Single 290mm disc

Front Tyre

3.50-18

Rear Tyre

4.00-18
Dimensions Length 2160mm / 85.0 in
Width     800mm / 31.4 in
Height 1295mm / 50.9 in
Wheelbase 1505 mm / 59.2 in
Seat Height 815mm / 21.0 in
Ground Clearance 125 mm / 4.9 in

Dry Weight

246 kg / 542.3 lbs

Fuel Capacity 

13 Litres / 3.4 US gal

Consumption Average

43 mpg

Standing ¼ Mile  

11.9 sec / 176 km/h

Top Speed

220 km//h / 136.7 mph