Winner of the 1988 Australian Superbike Championship, the 1989 Kawasaki ZXR750 H1 went into battle with Honda’s RC30 in 1989. Rob Phillis and Aaron Slight piloted the machines which will always be remembered for the curtain raiser final lap crash before the 1989 Australian Motorcycle Grand Prix which was won by Wayne Gardner. The Grand Prix race also featured Mick Doohan.
In original, unrestored condition which is extremely rare in a 34 year-old bike, this amazing 107 HP bike has a top speed of 250 km/h. Presented in the factory original classic Kawasaki racing colours, it features a twin-spar frame, Kawasaki Uni-Trak mono-shock rear suspension, 4-cylinder engine 6 speed transmission. With only 25,872 klms on the speedo, this bike is available for sale at Antique Motorcycles!
Coming out of the Antique Motorcycles collection, this bike represents a rare opportunity to own a piece of history and is a must for any serious collection.
1989 Kawasaki ZX-R 750-H1 Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Make Model | Kawasaki ZX-R 750-H1 |
| Year | 1989 |
| Engine | Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder. |
| Capacity | 749 cc / 45.7 cu-in |
| Bore x Stroke | 68 x 51.5 mm |
| Cooling System | Liquid cooled |
| Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 |
| Lubrication | Wet sump |
| Engine Oil | 10W/40 |
| Induction | 4x 36 mm Keihin CVKD (Constant Velocity) carburetors |
| Ignition | Digital |
| Spark Plug | NGK, CR9E |
| Starting | Electric |
| Max Power | 105.3 hp / 78.4 kW @ 10500rpm |
| Max Power Rear Tyre | 94.1hp / 70.1 kW @ 10400 rpm |
| Max Torque | 6.76 Kg-m / 48.8 lb-ft @ 9000rpm |
| Clutch | Multi plate wet (oil submerged) hydraulic |
| Transmission | 6 Speed |
| Final Drive | Chain |
| Frame | Aluminium perimeter |
| Front Suspension | 43mm Telescopic forks, adjustable preload and 12-way rebound damping |
| Front Wheel Travel | 120 mm / 4.7 in |
| Rear Suspension | Uni Track monoshock, adjustable preload and 4-way rebound damping, 140mm wheel travel |
| Front Brakes | 2x 310mm discs 4 piston calipers |
| Rear Brakes | Single 230mm disc 2 piston caliper |
| Front Tyre | 120/70 ZR17 |
| Rear Tyre | 170/60 ZR17 |
| Rake | 24.5° |
| Trail | 100 mm / 4.04 in |
| Wheelbase | 1455 mm / 57.2 in |
| Dry Weight | 205 kg / 451.9 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity | 18 Litres / 4.7 US gal |
| Consumption Average | 17.6 km/lit |
| Braking 60 – 0 / 100 – 0 | 13.3 m / 37.5 m |
| Standing ¼ Mile | 11.40 sec / 120.5 mph |
| Top Speed | 245.5 km/h / 152.5 mph |