Segale Kawasaki F1
History and Development
One of two bikes built by Luigi Segale in 1980 for Kawasaki Italia with a Z1000 engine, which were campained in the Italian TT F1 championship by Riberto Suzzi until 1983. At that time Luigi Segale
was better known for his Honda based racers, through his link with Roberto Marchesini, with a total of 8 racing bikes being built in 1980-83. Honda Italia.    
Technical Specification
Engine             Kawasaki transverse 4 cylinder, air cooled four stroke   
                       Lightened crankshaft tuned for short track racing
Capacity          998cc
Carburation      33mm Keihen CR  
Exhaust          Yoshimura style           
Gearbox          Standard
Clutch             Standard
Bodywork        Segale
Frame             Segale lightweight chrome molybdenum tubular steel chassis with machined plate
                      rear engine mounts. Magnesium swinging arm.
Suspension     Ceriani 39mm forks with adjustable preload and rebound damping
                      Fox "Airshox" rear units 
Brakes            Brembo quick release 2 pot front calipers with 320 discs and master cylinder
                      Brembo 2 pot rear caliper and rear master cylinder  
Tyres/wheels   Magnesium
Year               1980

Segale Kawasaki