The Kawasaki KR-1 and KR-1S are road-oriented 249 cc (15.2 cu in) two-stroke sports bikes introduced between 1988 and 1992 by Kawasaki Heavy Industries. In 1988, Kawasaki produced a road racing replica motorcycle. The initial models were the B1, B2 series of the KR-1.

Find out more about the Kawasaki KR1 motorcycle. Including new and used prices, owner reviews, running costs, ride quality, engine, reliability, equipment and much more!

Nov 10, 2022 · These quarter-litre race-replicas had engine capacities of no more than a cheap shampoo bottle, but they were a feisty breed. Their rev-happy twin-cylinder engines made …

Oct 29, 2024 · Later KR-1S had wider rear rim. The 249cc motor has a bore and stroke of 56 x 50.6 with a compression ratio of 7.4:1, making around 57bhp @ 10,500rpm and 27lb-ft of torque @ 10,500 rpm; also you get about 1000 revs over-rev which is nicer than hitting a brick wall rev-limiter on the RGV. These figures were not to be sneezed at back in 1989.

Jan 3, 2014 · Find this Kawasaki KR-1 for sale in Newport News, Virginia, with bidding up to $4,000 and the reserve not yet met here on eBay. In the late 80's, Kawi had some success with their KR250 road racer, and released the Kawasaki KR-1 as a wonderful little two-stroke race rep.

May 10, 2024 · By the late '80s, Japan was going crazy over high-performance 250cc two-strokes and the Yamaha TZR, Honda NSR and Suzuki RGV were born. In 1988, Kawasaki joined in with the fun by replacing the KR250S with the pesky KR-1.

Nov 22, 2023 · 先代KR250とは打って変わり遠慮なくカウルが付いたレーサーレプリカとして登場したKR-1/KR250B型。 アンチレーサーレプリカ路線を改め、真っ向勝負を挑んだモデルです。 ただこれは正確に言うと. 「レーサーレプリカブームだから出した」 というよりもブームの熱源である. 「F3やSP250のために出した」 というのが正しい表現かと思います。 ※レプリカブームの背景はそのうち書きます. じゃあそのレースに向けたKR-1がどんなバイクだったのか …

1988 Kawasaki KR1 specs, performance data, engine specifications, pictures, updated January 2025.

Dec 17, 2024 · For more information, owners may contact Honda at 1-888-234-2138, citing Honda recall number KR1. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), citing NHTSA Recall Number 24V-882, or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Jun 6, 2023 · Price: £5000-£9000 (KR-1S) | Power: 59bhp | Weight: 131kg | Overall BikeSocial Rating: 4/5. Kawasaki’s KR-1 and KR-1S are the fastest 250cc production two-stroke race replicas ever built, the former scorching to 131mph in 1989 and the latter topping 140mph in some magazine tests a year or so later.