| General information |
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| Model: | Kawasaki KZ 1000 P7 |
| Year: | 1988 |
| Category: | Custom / cruiser |
| Price as new: | US$ 8500. MSRP depend on country, taxes, accessories, etc. |
| Rating: | 3.2 See the detailed rating of design and look, maintenance cost, engine performance, etc. Compare with any other bike. |
| Engine and transmission |
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| Displacement: | 998.0 ccm (60.90 cubic inches) |
| Engine type: | In-line four, four-stroke |
| Engine details: | 4 stroke DHOC, 4CYL J engine jkak******series |
| Power: | 102.0 HP (74.5 kW)) @ 8500 RPM |
| Torque: | 9.3 Nm (0.9 kgf-m or 6.9 ft.lbs) @ 7000 RPM |
| Top speed: | 210.8 km/h (131.0 mph) |
| 0-100 km/h (0-62 mph): | 5.10 seconds |
| 60-140 km/h (37-87 mph), highest gear: | 5.00 seconds |
| Max RPM: | 9000 |
| Compression: | 9.2:1 |
| Bore x stroke: | 69.4 x 66.0 mm (2.7 x 2.6 inches) |
| Valves per cylinder: | 2 |
| Fuel system: | Carburettor. Mikuni BS34 x 4 |
| Fuel control: | Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) |
| Ignition: | Battery and coil Transistorized |
| Lubrication system: | Forced lubrication wet sump |
| Cooling system: | Air |
| Gearbox: | 5-speed |
Transmission type,
final drive: | Chain |
| Clutch: | Wet multi plate |
| Driveline: | Rwd |
| Fuel consumption: | 5.60 litres/100 km (17.9 km/l or 42.00 mpg) |
| Greenhouse gases: | 129.9 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission) |
| Emission details: | Complies with us gov emissions |
| Exhaust system: | 4 into 2 |
| Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels |
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| Frame type: | Tubelar double cradle with reinforced backbone |
| Rake (fork angle): | 29.0° |
| Trail: | 107 mm (4.2 inches) |
| Front suspension: | Telescopic air assisted spring and oil damped |
| Front wheel travel: | 180 mm (7.1 inches) |
| Rear suspension: | Classic swinging arm twin shocks |
| Rear wheel travel: | 120 mm (4.7 inches) |
| Front tyre: | mn18 runflat-18 |
| Rear tyre: | mr18 runflat-18 |
| Front brakes: | Double disc. Big single piston calipers |
| Diameter: | 300 mm (11.8 inches) |
| Rear brakes: | Single disc. Big single piston caliper same brake shoes as the front |
| Diameter: | 300 mm (11.8 inches) |
| Wheels: | Composite, black, 5-spoke |
| Seat: | Wide and very comfortable |
| Physical measures and capacities |
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| Dry weight: | 300.0 kg (661.4 pounds) |
| Weight incl. oil, gas, etc: | 320.0 kg (705.5 pounds) |
| Power/weight ratio: | 0.3400 HP/kg |
| Front percentage of weight: | 46.0 |
| Rear percentage of weight: | 54.0 |
| Seat height: | 805 mm (31.7 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting. |
| Alternate seat height: | 805 mm (31.7 inches) If adjustable, highest setting. |
| Overall length: | 2187 mm (86.1 inches) |
| Overall width: | 800 mm (31.5 inches) |
| Ground clearance: | 140 mm (5.5 inches) |
| Fuel capacity: | 22.00 litres (5.81 gallons) |
| Reserve fuel capacity: | 5.00 litres (1.32 gallons) |
| Oil capacity: | 4.50 litres (0.30 quarts) |
| Other specifications |
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| Color options: | Black frame and white fairing and tank with optional black center section. Full crash bars front and rear with side cases and radio box mounted behind rider. |
| Starter: | Electric |
| Instruments: | Spedometer, rev counter, fuel guage, |
| Electrical: | Battery 12v 18ah three phase generator (20+ amp) |
| Light: | 12v 65/55 12v 5/21 |
| Carrying capacity: | 200kg two riders ( 2nd seat fitted) or in side cases aprox 10 liter each max weight 550kgs. |
| Comments: | Kz1000p police version, fitted with a heavy fibreglass fairing and wind-shield that allows a sitting up position at all speeds.Dunlop run flat tires. No pillion seat but a radio box and side panniers as standard.Siren, and red/blue lights mounted in the fairing, modified controls on the handlebars for the lights and siren. |
| Modifications compared to previous model: | Police versions fitted with a higher power alternator stator that also increased engine oil capacity from 3.7 to 4.5liters from dry filter. |
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