1988 Kawasaki KZ 1000 P7

Kawasaki KZ 1000 P7 1988


1988 Kawasaki KZ 1000 P7 specifications, pictures, reviews and rating

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KZ1000P 1000cc police bike primarily for USA market, sold to many countries for police work.

General information
Motorcycle name Kawasaki KZ 1000 P7
Model year 1988
Category Custom / cruiser
Price as newUS$ 8500. MSRP depends on country, taxes, accessories, etc.
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Engine and transmission
Displacement 998.0 ccm (60.90 cubic inches)
Engine type In-line four, four-stroke
Power output 102.0 HP (74.5 kW)) @ 8500 RPM
Torque 111.0 Nm (11.3 kgf-m or 81.9 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 6-speed
Transmission type Chain (final drive)
Clutch Wet multi plate
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
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 tire 120/70-ZR17
Rear tire 190/50-ZR17
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
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 US gallons)
Reserve fuel capacity 5.00 litres (1.32 US gallons)
Oil capacity 3.70 litres (3.91 US quarts)
Other specifications
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 200 kg 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.
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