Kawasaki KZ1000R2 (83).
1983 Tank stripe and badge locations are different. Sticker on 5.7 gallon tank says '82-'83 AMA champion and has in addition the white script "Superbike Champion". Instruments are integrated into a single display. Swingarm 10mm longer with slightly different bracing and very minor head changes in the engine. A white base color was added for world consumption and the world other than North America got the non-melodious 4-2 pipes.
Make Model |
Kawasaki KZ1000R2 Superbike Replica |
Year |
1983 |
Engine |
Air cooled, four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 2 valve per cylinder. |
Capacity |
998 |
Bore x Stroke | 69.4 x 66 mm |
Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 |
Induction |
4x 34mm Mikuni |
Ignition / Starting |
CDI / electric |
Max Power |
102 hp 76KW @ 8500 rpm |
Max Torque |
9.3 kg-m @ 7000 rpm |
Transmission / Drive |
5 Speed / chain |
Front Suspension |
38mm Air assisted forks, 145mm wheel travel. |
Rear Suspension |
Dual gas charged piggy-back spring preload shocks, 100mm wheel travel. |
Front Brakes |
2x discs 1 piston caliper |
Rear Brakes |
Single disc 1 piston caliper |
Front Tyre |
100/90 V19 |
Rear Tyre |
120/90-V18 |
Dry-Weight |
222 kg |
Fuel Capacity |
21.4 Litres |
Consumption average |
36.6 mp/g |
Standing ¼ Mile |
11.7 sec / 114 mp/h |
Top Speed |
134 mph / 216 km/h |