Kawasaki GPZ1000RX (Ninja 1000R): review, history, specs
Class: sport-touring
Production: 1986-1988
Related: Kawasaki GPZ900
Also called: Kawasaki Ninja 1000R (USA)
Successor: Kawasaki ZX-10 (Tomcat)
| Models | |
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| Kawasaki GPZ1000RX
(Europe, Japan, Australia) 1986-1988 |
Kawasaki Ninja 1000R
(North America) 1986-1987 |
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History
| History | ||
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| Year | Country | Name / Frame / Engine |
| 1986 | North America, Europe, Japan, Australia | Name: Kawasaki GPZ1000RX (Ninja 1000R - USA)
Code: ZX1000-A1 |
| 1987 | North America, Europe, Japan, Australia | Name: Kawasaki GPZ1000RX (Ninja 1000R - USA)
Code: ZX1000-A2 |
| 1988 | Europe, Australia | Name: Kawasaki GPZ1000RX
Code: ZX1000-A3 |
Specifications
Kawasaki GPZ1000RX (Ninja 1000R): specs.
| Specifications | ||
|---|---|---|
| DIMENSIONS | Overall length | 2230 mm / 87,8 in
2180 mm / 85,8 in – GPZ1000RX (Europe) |
| Overall width | 725 mm / 28,5 in | |
| Overall height | 1215 mm / 47,8 in | |
| Seat height | 805 mm / 31,7 in | |
| Wheelbase | 1505 mm / 59,2 in | |
| Ground clearance | 140 mm / 5,5 in | |
| Dry weight | 238 kg / 525 lbs | |
| Curb (wet) weight | 264 kg / 582 lbs | |
| FRAME | Type | Tubular double cradle, steel |
| Front suspension, travel | Air-adjustable telescopic fork 40 mm with anti-dive system (AVDS), 135 mm / 5,3 in | |
| Rear suspension, travel | Swingarm Uni-trak with air-adjustable mono-shock, 130 mm / 5,1 in | |
| Front tire size | 120/80 V16 | |
| Rear tire size | 150/80-V16 | |
| Front brake | Double disc, 280 mm, 1-piston calipers | |
| Rear brake | Single disc, 260 mm, 1-piston caliper | |
| Fuel capacity | 21,0 l / 5,54 US gal (reserve – 4,0 l) | |
| Trail | 108 mm (4,2 in) | |
| Fuel economy / consumption | 5,95 l / 100 km (39,5 US mpg) | |
| ENGINE | Type | Liquid-cooled 4-stroke |
| Cylinder arrangement | 4-cylinders inline | |
| Bore & Stroke | 74,0 x 58,0 mm | |
| Displacement | 997 cm³ (60,8 cu in) | |
| Compression ratio | 10.2:1 | |
| Valve train | Chain driven DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder | |
| Max. power | 125,0 hp (91,9 kW) / 9500 rpm – full-power European version
120,0 hp (88,2 kW) / 9000 rpm – GPZ1000RX / Ninja 1000R (Australia, North America) 100,0 hp (73,6 kW) / 9200 rpm – GPZ1000RX (Germany) | |
| Max. torque | 101,0 Nm (10,3 kg*m) / 8500 rpm – full-power European version
100,0 Nm (10,2 kg*m) / 8500 rpm – GPZ1000RX / Ninja 1000R (Australia, North America) 83,0 Nm (8,5 kg*m) / 6200 rpm – GPZ1000RX (Germany) | |
| Acceleration 0 to 100 km/h (0-60 mph) | 3,3 sec.[1] | |
| Top speed | 260 km/h (162 mph) | |
| CARBURETION SYSTEM | Type | Carburetor, 4x Keihin CVK36 |
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| DRIVE TRAIN | Clutch | Wet, multi-plate, hydraulic operated |
| Transmission | 6-speed | |
| Final drive | Chain | |
| Primary reduction | 1.732 | |
| Final reduction | 2.666 | |
| Gear ratio
I II III IV V VI |
2.000 1.590 1.333 1.153 1.035 | |
| ELECTRICAL | Ignition | Transistorized |
| Alternator | Three-phase AC, 350W at 6000 rpm | |
| Battery capacity | 12V-14Ah | |
Images
Kawasaki GPZ1000RX (Ninja 1000R): images, gallery.
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Videos
Kawasaki GPZ1000RX (Ninja 1000R): video.
Manuals
Kawasaki GPZ1000RX (Ninja 1000R): manuals, parts, microfiches.
- ↑ youtube.com/watch?v=s4XQaRbHCJw | Kawasaki GPZ1000RX 0-200 km/h