Z 1000 S - Z 1-R

1980 Kawasaki Z 1000 S - Z 1-R Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

Positioned in Kawasaki's classic motorcycle lineup, the 1980 Kawasaki Z 1000 S - Z 1-R utilizes a 1015 cc (61.9 cu in) air-cooled in-line four, four-stroke layout. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 90 HP (65.7 kW) at 8,000 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 5-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 88.7 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 Z 1000 S - Z 1-R measures 272 kg (600 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.33 HP/kg (3.02 kg per horsepower). The 13-liter (3.4 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints, while factory top speed is listed at 207 km/h (129 mph).

Within MotoLibrary's Kawasaki archive, this model family spans 2 indexed model years from 1979 to 1980, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.