Kawasaki KR-1/KR-1S Jesse Russel

High Quality Content by WIKIPEDIA articles! In 1988, Kawasaki (Kawasaki Heavy Industries) produced a 2-stroke (road racing replica) motorcycle following on from earlier KR250 family models of the 1970s and 1980s Launch order KR250 > KR250S > KR-1 > KR-1S / KR-1R The initial models were the B1, B2 series of the KR-1 In 1989, due to the sales success and updated models of competing manufacturers (RGV, NSR, TZR) the KR-1 (B series) evolved into the KR-1S and KR-1R (C, D series) The C1, C2, C3 and D1, D2 models shared the same engine (minor updates) and bodywork (different colour schemes) of the previous KR-1 The S and R models differed slightly... in construction of frame, wheels, brakes, and colour schemes The engine for all KR-1 models was a 2-cylinder, reed valve induction 2-stroke motor of 249 cc (somewhat based on the previous TZ/TZR configuration). The 180° firing parallel twin configuration featured a crank driven balancer shaft. The power delivery was broadened with the use of the Kawasaki Integrated Powervalve System (K.I.P.S.) arrangement shared by other Kawasaki 2-strokes Total production of all models in KR-1 (B/C/D) series was less than 10,000 units worldwide. The low production numbers has increased collectibility. Worldwide markets for sales were Japan, United Kingdom, Europe, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa (excluded USA due to emissions restrictions). Considered to be least successful of the four Japanese 250 cc Race Replicas (in terms of sales), the KR-1 series was notable for excellent/"lively" handling, due to its light weight and steering geometry and least difficult to modify and increase the power output of the engine. Proven to be fastest of all 250 cc models (RGV250?, TZR250, NSR250, Aprilia RS250) with a top speed of 139 mph (225 km/h) - tested by Performance Bikes Magazine and subsequently at Bonneville (World"s Fastest Production 250 cc) Данное издание представляет собой компиляцию сведений, находящихся в свободном доступе в среде Интернет в целом, и в информационном сетевом ресурсе "Википедия" в частности. Собранная по частотным запросам указанной тематики, данная компиляция построена по принципу подбора близких информационных ссылок, не имеет самостоятельного сюжета, не содержит никаких аналитических материалов, выводов, оценок морального, этического, политического, религиозного и мировоззренческого характера в отношении главной тематики, представляя собой исключительно фактологический материал. Это и многое другое вы найдете в книге Kawasaki KR-1/KR-1S (Jesse Russel)