| MODEL | KAWASAKI Z 1000 Z1-R 1979 |
| Year | 1979 |
| Engine Type | Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 2 valves per cylinder |
| Displacement / Capacity | 1015 cc / 61.9 cu in |
| Bore X Stroke | 69.4 x 66 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 8.7:1 |
| Cooling System | Air cooled |
| Max Power | 94 hp / 70.0 kW @ 8000 rpm |
| Max Torque | 85.3 Nm / 8.7 kgf-m / 62.9 lb-ft @ 7000 rpm |
| Ignition | Battery and coil |
| Induction | 4 x Mikuni VM28SS carburettors |
| Start System | Electric |
| TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
| Lubrication | Wet sump |
| Gear Box | 5-speed, 1st 3.17 (38/12), 2nd 2.19 (35/16), 3rd 1.67 (35/21), 4th 1.38 (29/21), 5th 1.22 (28/23) |
| Clutch | Wet multi-plate |
| Final Drive | Chain |
| CHASSIS SPECS | |
| Frame | Double tubular steel cradle |
| Front Suspension | 36 mm telescopic hydraulic forks |
| Rear Suspension | Dual shock, swinging arm |
| Front Brakes | 2 x 296 mm discs |
| Rear Brakes | Single 290 mm disc |
| DIMENSION SPECS | |
| Overall Length | 2160 mm / 85.0 in |
| Overall Width | 800 mm / 31.4 in |
| Overall Height | 1295 mm / 50.9 in |
| Seat Height | 815 mm / 32.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 1505 mm / 59.2 in |
| Ground Clearance | 125 mm / 4.9 in |
| Dry Weight | 246 kg / 542.3 lbs |
| Wet Weight | — |
| WHEEL SPECS | |
| Front Tyre | 3.50-18 |
| Rear Tyre | 4.00-18 |
| FUEL SYSTEM | |
| Fuel Capacity | 13 Litres / 3.4 US gal |
| Fuel Consumption | 43 mpg (average) |
| Top Speed | 220 km/h / 136.7 mph |
The 1979 Z1-R is the same cafe-style Z1000 variant as the 1978 listing, with a cockpit fairing, four-into-one exhaust and 18-inch front wheel. It was built on the same 1015 cc four with larger carburettors and revised chassis. The page gives gear ratios for this year that the 1978 listing does not.
