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[7] [8] It is the evolution of the ZRX1100 which is a stylized version of the "Eddie Lawson Replica" KZ1000R [9] sold in 1982. [6] With the ZRX1200R, Kawasaki's goal was to produce a motorcycle with the performance of a modern motorcycle, while retaining a design similar to the original Eddie Lawson Replica.
One of the colour schemes replicates Eddie Lawson's 1981 and 1982 AMA Superbike Series-winning Kawasaki KZ-1000s. [3] [9] There were several models, such as the R which had a bikini nose fairing, with a square headlight. ZRX1100 in Eddie Lawson replica colours
Eddie Ray Lawson [1] (born March 11, 1958) is an American former professional motorcycle racer. [ 2 ] [ 3 ] He competed in the Grand Prix motorcycle racing world championships from 1981 to 1992 . A four-time FIM 500cc road racing world champion , Lawson is prominent for being the first MotoGP competitor to win back-to-back 500cc world ...
For the 1982 model year, Kawasaki introduced the KZ1000R1 Eddie Lawson Replica (ELR); based on the KZ1000J2. The 1983 model was designated KZ1000R2 with cams and a cylinder head from the 1982 GPz1100B2, boosted power from 102 to 104 at 8500 rpm. The bike had a limited run of 750, and was named after the Eddie Lawson 1981-1982
Eddie Lawson would recapture the championship from Wayne Gardner in a season that witnessed several fierce duels. Two newcomers joined the Grand Prix circuit with Americans Wayne Rainey and Kevin Schwantz each winning races in their first full year.
With more than 100 wins to its credit, the NSR500 is the most dominant force in modern Grand Prix motorcycle racing. The 1989 NSR500 that won Honda's third 500 World Championship with Eddie Lawson exemplifies the overwhelming power, acceleration and raw speed that has always been synonymous with Honda's 500 cc two-stroke V4.
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Eddie Lawson (pictured at Suzuka) became the 500cc world champion Sito Pons (pictured at Suzuka) became the 250cc world champion The 1989 Grand Prix motorcycle racing season was the 41st F.I.M. Road Racing World Championship season.