Kawasaki Z1000 ST Specs (Top Speed | Horsepower | Weight)

The Kawasaki Z1000 ST motorcycle specifications include a 1,015 cc (61.94 cu in) engine, a 5-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 276 kg (608.5 lb).

Key specifications

1979-1980Model years
1,015 ccDisplacement
276 kgWet weight
18 LFuel tank
Model years covered
19791980

Year-specific specification changes

No material specification changes from the 1979 baseline were found in the available data.

How the Kawasaki Z1000 ST 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.

Displacement1,015 cc
Low 84 ccAverage 687 ccHigh 1,700 cc

About 48% higher than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 80th percentile across Kawasaki models.

Wet weight276 kg
Low 70.3 kgAverage 208 kgHigh 383.1 kg

About 33% heavier than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 85th percentile across Kawasaki models.

Fuel capacity18 L
Low 3.8 LAverage 15.3 LHigh 24 L

About 18% larger than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 67th percentile across Kawasaki models.

This model Kawasaki database average

Kawasaki database percentile rankings

Percentiles show where this motorcycle sits across the Kawasaki specifications database. They are descriptive database rankings, not performance ratings.

Displacement80th

1,015 cc — larger displacement than about 80% of Kawasaki models.

Wet weight85th

276 kg — heavier than about 85% of Kawasaki models, or lighter than about 15%.

Fuel capacity67th

18 L — larger than about 67% of Kawasaki fuel tanks in this database.

Mechanical overview

Engine layout snapshot

In-line four, four-stroke • 1,015 cc • Air cooled
Chassis snapshot

5-speed • Shaft drive (cardan) (final drive) • 3.50-19 front / 4.50-17 rear

Additional useful specifications

Front tire size 3.50-19
Rear tire size 4.50-17
Bore/stroke ratio 1.06:1 (Oversquare)

Model information

Category Classic

Engine specifications

Engine type In-line four, four-stroke
Displacement 1,015 cc (61.94 cu in)
Bore × stroke 70.0 x 66 mm (2.8 x 2.6 inches)
Compression ratio 8.7:1
Valves per cylinder 2
Cooling system Air
Fuel control Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)

Transmission and drivetrain

Gearbox 5-speed
Final drive Shaft drive (cardan) (final drive)

Brakes, wheels and tires

Front brakes Dual disc
Rear brakes Single disc
Front tire 3.50-19
Rear tire 4.50-17

Dimensions and weight

Wet weight 276 kg (608.5 lb)

Fuel and emissions

Fuel capacity 18.00 L (4.76 US gal)

Performance

Top speed 214.0 km/h (133.0 mph)

Disclaimer: Specifications may vary by market, trim, production date and optional equipment, and scraped or historical data can contain errors. Comparison and percentile values are calculated from Kawasaki models in this specifications database. Always double-check important specifications against the motorcycle owner’s/service manual and official Kawasaki information before relying on them. Visit the official Kawasaki website.