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
Year-specific specification changes
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.
About 48% higher than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 80th percentile across Kawasaki models.
About 33% heavier than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 85th percentile across Kawasaki models.
About 18% larger than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 67th 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.
1,015 cc — larger displacement than about 80% of Kawasaki models.
276 kg — heavier than about 85% of Kawasaki models, or lighter than about 15%.
18 L — larger than about 67% of Kawasaki fuel tanks in this database.
Mechanical overview
Additional useful specifications
| Front tire size | 3.50-19 |
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| Rear tire size | 4.50-17 |
| Bore/stroke ratio | 1.06:1 (Oversquare) |
Model information
| Category | Classic |
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Engine specifications
| Engine type | In-line four, four-stroke |
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| 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 |
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| Final drive | Shaft drive (cardan) (final drive) |
Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes | Dual disc |
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| Rear brakes | Single disc |
| Front tire | 3.50-19 |
| Rear tire | 4.50-17 |
Dimensions and weight
| Wet weight | 276 kg (608.5 lb) |
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Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity | 18.00 L (4.76 US gal) |
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Performance
| Top speed | 214.0 km/h (133.0 mph) |
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