| MODEL | KAWASAKI Z 1000R-II EDIE LAWSON REPLICA 1983 |
| Year | 1983 |
| Engine Type | Four-stroke, transverse four-cylinder, DOHC, 2 valves per cylinder |
| Displacement / Capacity | 998 cc / 60.9 cu in |
| Bore X Stroke | 69.4 x 66 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 |
| Cooling System | Air cooled |
| Max Power | 102 hp / 76 kW @ 8500 rpm |
| Max Torque | 9.3 kgf-m / 67 lb-ft @ 7000 rpm |
| Ignition | CDI |
| Induction | 4 x 34 mm Mikuni carburettors |
| Start System | Electric |
| TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
| Lubrication | — |
| Gear Box | 5 speed |
| Clutch | — |
| Final Drive | Chain |
| CHASSIS SPECS | |
| Frame | — |
| Front Suspension | 38 mm air-assisted forks, 145 mm wheel travel |
| Rear Suspension | Dual gas-charged piggyback spring-preload shocks, 100 mm wheel travel |
| Front Brakes | 2 x discs, 1-piston calipers |
| Rear Brakes | Single disc, 1-piston caliper |
| DIMENSION SPECS | |
| Overall Length | — |
| Overall Width | — |
| Overall Height | — |
| Seat Height | — |
| Wheelbase | — |
| Ground Clearance | — |
| Dry Weight | 222 kg / 489.4 lb |
| Wet Weight | — |
| WHEEL SPECS | |
| Front Tyre | 100/90 V19 |
| Rear Tyre | 120/90-V18 |
| FUEL SYSTEM | |
| Fuel Capacity | 21.4 Litres / 5.5 US gal |
| Fuel Consumption | 36.6 mpg (average) |
| Top Speed | 216 km/h / 134 mph |
A 1983 road test of the Z1000R-II, a Lawson-inspired superbike on the 998 cc DOHC four. The writer praised the smooth, torquey engine and strong brakes, but criticised handling that became unstable above about 70 mph and low ground clearance that grounded the pipes and sidestand in corners. Racer-style replicas with cut-down dualseats, GPz-style tanks and large iron discs were limited editions with no numbered run given.
