Kawasaki Z 1000 Z1- R
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| Manufacturer | Kawasaki Motorcycle & Engine Company |
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| 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) |
| Power | 90 hp (67 kW) (claimed) @ 8,000 rpm |
| 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) (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.
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.
The readers of the Motorrad (magazine) selected at the end of the year 1977 the Z 1 R to Motorcycle of the Year .
The Z1R was introduced in 1978, the same year as the Yamaha XS11, the Suzuki GS1000, and the Honda CBX. Magazine tests showed all three competing bikes to be quicker in the quarter mile. In response, the company quickly introduced the semi-production, turbocharged, Z1R-TC.
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