The Kawasaki KZ 1000 P7 motorcycle specifications include a 998 cc (60.90 cu in) engine, power of 102 hp (74.5 kW) @ 8,500 rpm, a 6-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 320 kg (705.5 lb).
Key specifications
How the Kawasaki KZ 1000 P7 compares
This compares the motorcycle with all Kawasaki models in this specifications database. The blue marker is this model and the grey line is the Kawasaki database average.
About 38% higher than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 75th percentile across Kawasaki models.
About 45% higher than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 80th percentile across Kawasaki models.
About 54% heavier than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 93rd percentile across Kawasaki models.
Very close to the Kawasaki database average. Around the 52nd percentile across Kawasaki models.
About 44% larger than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 96th percentile across Kawasaki models.
Kawasaki database percentile rankings
Percentiles show where this motorcycle sits across the Kawasaki specifications database. They are descriptive database rankings, not performance ratings.
102 hp — more powerful than about 75% of Kawasaki models with power data.
998 cc — larger displacement than about 80% of Kawasaki models.
320 kg — heavier than about 93% of Kawasaki models, or lighter than about 7%.
805 mm — taller than about 52% of Kawasaki models.
22 L — larger than about 96% of Kawasaki fuel tanks in this database.
Dimensions compared with Kawasaki average
Each measurement is compared with the average value across Kawasaki models where that dimension is available.
2,187
2,122
3% above average.
800
833
4% below average.
805
801
Close to average.
140
187
25% below average.
Mechanical overview
Additional useful specifications
| Front tire size | 120/70-ZR17 |
|---|---|
| Rear tire size | 190/50-ZR17 |
| Engine oil capacity | 3.70 L (3.91 US qt) |
| Estimated theoretical fuel range | 393 km |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 0.319 hp/kg |
| Power-to-weight | 318.8 hp/tonne |
| Specific power | 102.2 hp/L |
| Bore/stroke ratio | 1.05:1 (Oversquare) |
Model information
| Year released | 1988 |
|---|---|
| Category | Custom / cruiser |
Engine specifications
| Engine type | In-line four, four-stroke |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 998 cc (60.90 cu in) |
| Power | 102 hp (74.5 kW) @ 8,500 rpm |
| Torque | 111.0 Nm (11.3 kgf-m or 81.9 ft.lbs) @ 7,000 rpm |
| Bore × stroke | 69.4 x 66 mm (2.7 x 2.6 inches) |
| Compression ratio | 9.2:1 |
| Valves per cylinder | 2 |
| Cooling system | Air |
| Fuel system | Carburettor. Mikuni BS34 x 4 |
| Fuel control | Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) |
| Ignition | Battery and coil Transistorized |
| Starter | Electric |
| Lubrication | Forced lubrication wet sump |
| Oil capacity | 3.70 L (3.91 US qt) |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Gearbox | 6-speed |
|---|---|
| Final drive | Chain (final drive) |
| Clutch | Wet multi plate |
Chassis and suspension
| Frame | Tubelar double cradle with reinforced backbone |
|---|---|
| Front suspension | Telescopic air assisted spring and oil damped |
| Rear suspension | Classic swinging arm twin shocks |
| Front wheel travel | 180 mm (7.1 inches) |
| Rear wheel travel | 120 mm (4.7 inches) |
| Rake | 29.0° |
| Trail | 107 mm (4.2 inches) |
Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes | Double disc. Big single piston calipers |
|---|---|
| Rear brakes | Single disc. Big single piston caliper same brake shoes as the front |
| Front tire | 120/70-ZR17 |
| Rear tire | 190/50-ZR17 |
| Wheels | Composite, black, 5-spoke |
Dimensions and weight
| Wet weight | 320 kg (705.5 lb) |
|---|---|
| Dry weight | 300 kg (661.4 lb) |
| Seat height | 805 mm (31.7 inches) |
| Alternate seat height | 805 mm (31.7 inches) If adjustable, highest setting. |
| Overall length | 2,187 mm (86.1 inches) |
| Overall width | 800 mm (31.5 inches) |
| Ground clearance | 140 mm (5.5 inches) |
| Carrying capacity | 200 kg two riders (2nd seat fitted) or in side cases aprox 10 liter each max weight 550kgs. |
Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity | 22.00 L (5.81 US gal) |
|---|---|
| Reserve fuel capacity | 5.00 L (1.32 US gal) |
| Fuel consumption | 5.60 L/100 km (17.9 km/l or 42.00 mpg) |
| Greenhouse gases | 129.9 CO 2 g/km. (CO2 – Carbon dioxide emission) |
| Emission details | Complies with us gov emissions |
Performance
| Top speed | 210.8 km/h (131.0 mph) |
|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 5.10 seconds |
| 60–140 km/h | 5.00 seconds |
| Power/weight ratio | 0.3400 hp/kg |
Electrical and instruments
| Battery | and coil Transistorized | 12v 18ah three phase generator (20+ amp) |
|---|---|
| Electrical | Battery 12v 18ah three phase generator (20+ amp) |
| Instruments | Spedometer, rev counter, fuel guage, |
| Lights | 12v 65/55 12v 5/21 |
Other specifications
| Color options | Black frame and white fairing and tank with optional black center section. Full crash bars front and rear with side cases and radio box mounted behind rider. |
|---|---|
| Seat | Wide and very comfortable |
| Exhaust system | 4 into 2 |
| Price as new | US$ 8500. MSRP depends on country, taxes, accessories, etc. |
| Comments | Kz1000p police version, fitted with a heavy fibreglass fairing and wind-shield that allows a sitting up position at all speeds.Dunlop run flat tires. No pillion seat but a radio box and side panniers as standard.Siren, and red/blue lights mounted in the fairing, modified controls on the handlebars for the lights and siren. |
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