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Kawasaki KR-1/KR-1S
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In 1988, produced a road racing motorcycle. The initial models the B1, B2 series of the KR-1. In 1989, due to the success and updated models of manufacturers (RGV, NSR, the KR-1 (B series) evolved the KR-1S and KR-1R (C, D series). The C1, C2, C3 and D1, D2 shared the same engine updates) and bodywork (different schemes) of the previous KR-1.
The S and R differed slightly in construction of wheels, brakes, and colour
The engine for all KR-1 models was a reed valve induction motor of 249cc (somewhat on the previous Yamaha TZ/TZR The 180° firing parallel configuration featured a crank balance shaft. The power was broadened with the use of the Kawasaki Powervalve System (K.I.P.S.) shared by other Kawasaki
Total production of all models in (B/C/D) series was less 10,000 units worldwide. The low numbers has increased collectibility. markets for sales were United Kingdom, Europe, New Zealand, South Africa USA due to emissions restrictions).
Considered to be least successful of the Japanese 250cc Race (in terms of sales), the KR-1 was notable for excellent handling, due to its weight and steering geometry and difficult to modify and increase the output of the engine. Proven to be of all 250cc models (Suzuki Yamaha TZR250.
Honda Aprilia RS250 ) with a top of 139mph (225km/h) — by Performance Bikes Magazine and at Bonneville Speedway (World’s Production 250cc)
Special models [ edit ]
The (D1,D2 models) were only for the Japanese market for (559,000yen for S model)
The ‘R’ was to against the more racetrack SP models of the RGV,NSR(SE/SP),TZR
The ‘R’ larger carburetors (35mm) and a ratio gearbox. and only in Ebony/Green(Black/Green) colour scheme.
In New Zealand, specifically for production the Sports Production (SP/C3A) of the S model was produced. In very numbers, (less than 12 the SP was the based on a ‘S’ model and with the 35mm carburetors the R model, and modified cylinder and compression ratio .

Parts [ edit ]
The other spare kit F3, SP kits (mixed gas specification) has a output 68Ps (nominal) Front caliper compatible ZXR250 those available, and the pot be 750 different diameter and Zephyr Barrios, GPZ also be diverted. The ZXR250 and the same.
Sprocket also KLE250, ZXR250, Barrios and even are different but still allow it to Wheel disc brake are compatible ZXR250 (with year) will be common. The discs are also different Kawasaki Zephyr, Zxr400 other compatible products.
Colour Choice [ edit ]
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KR-1 specifications [ ]
Transmission: 6-speed
Transmission SE grade 10W30/10W40 850ml




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