Attribute | ![]() Honda VF 1000 F (reduced effect) 1985 × | ![]() Kawasaki Z 1000 R × |
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General | ||
Production from (year) | 1985 | 1983 |
Make | Honda | Kawasaki |
Model | Honda VF 1000 F (reduced effect) | Kawasaki Z 1000 R |
Category | Sport touring | Sport touring |
Engine and transmission | ||
Engine type | V4, four-stroke | In-line four, four-stroke |
Valves per cylinder | 4 | 2 |
Displacement (cm³) | 998 | 998 |
Power (kw) | 73 | 71.5 |
Cooling system | Liquid | Air |
Transmission type,final drive | Chain | Chain |
Bore (mm) | 77 | 69.4 |
Stroke (mm) | 53.6 | 66 |
Gearbox | 5-speed | 5-speed |
Fuel control | Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) | Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) |
Compression | 10.5:1 | 9.2:1 |
Chassis | ||
Front brakes | Dual disc | Dual disc |
Rear brakes | Single disc | Single disc |
Front tyre | 100/90-18 | 3.25-19 |
Rear tyre | 140/80-17 | 4.25-18 |
Dimensions | ||
Kerb weight (kg) | 272 | 260 |
Performance | ||
Top speed (km/h) | 225 | 219 |
Fuel capacity (l) | 23 | 21 |