Aoshima 05399 Kawasaki Z1-R Custom 1971

The Kawasaki Z 1000 Z1-R is a Japanese sports motorcycle that was first presented to the public in 1978. At the same time, its serial production started and lasted until 1980.

The Z 1000 Z1-R was developed and put into production to strengthen Kawasaki's position in the sports motorcycle segment as well as to capitalize on the market success of the Z 1000. ”With the company's sports motorcycle. The new engine had many elements with its predecessor - most of all it was powered by the same engine with a capacity of 1015 cm3 and a power of 90 HP at 8000 rpm. It also differed in terms of style from its predecessor. The entire exhaust system was completely new. The aerodynamic properties of the motorcycle and the suspension system have also been improved. Despite some changes, the performance of the Kawasaki Z 1000 Z1-R has not increased significantly.