1000 GTR

1990 Kawasaki 1000 GTR Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

Built around Kawasaki's sport touring motorcycle platform, the 1990 Kawasaki 1000 GTR relies on a 997 cc (60.8 cu in) liquid-cooled in-line four, four-stroke powerplant. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 92 HP (67.2 kW) at 9,000 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 6-speed gearbox and shaft drive (cardan) final drive. With a specific output of 92.3 HP per liter, the engine character is indicating a tractable, stress-free state of tune focused on everyday usability and broad torque delivery.

On the scales, the 1000 GTR measures 307 kg (677 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.3 HP/kg (3.34 kg per horsepower). The 28.5-liter (7.5 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints, while factory top speed is listed at 195 km/h (121 mph).

Within MotoLibrary's Kawasaki archive, this model family spans 3 indexed model years from 1990 to 1992, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.