The Kawasaki Z1300 DFI (reduced effect) motorcycle specifications include a 1,285 cc (78.41 cu in) engine, a 5-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 324 kg (714.3 lb).
Key specifications
The 1984 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.
How the Kawasaki Z1300 DFI (reduced effect) 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 87% higher than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 89th percentile across Kawasaki models.
About 56% heavier than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 94th percentile across Kawasaki models.
About 77% larger than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 99th 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.
1,285 cc — larger displacement than about 89% of Kawasaki models.
324 kg — heavier than about 94% of Kawasaki models, or lighter than about 6%.
27 L — larger than about 99% of Kawasaki fuel tanks in this database.
Mechanical overview
Additional useful specifications
| Front tire size | 110/90-18 |
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| Rear tire size | 130/90-17 |
| Front tire width | 110 mm |
| Front tire aspect ratio | 90% |
| Front rim diameter | 18 in |
| Rear tire width | 130 mm |
| Rear tire aspect ratio | 90% |
| Rear rim diameter | 17 in |
| Bore/stroke ratio | 0.87:1 (Undersquare) |
Engine specifications
| Engine type | In-line six, four-stroke |
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| Displacement | 1,285 cc (78.41 cu in) |
| Bore × stroke | 62.0 x 71 mm (2.4 x 2.8 inches) |
| Compression ratio | 9.3:1 |
| Valves per cylinder | 2 |
| Cooling system | Liquid |
| 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 | 110/90-18 |
| Rear tire | 130/90-17 |
Dimensions and weight
| Wet weight | 324 kg (714.3 lb) |
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Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity | 27.00 L (7.13 US gal) |
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Performance
| Top speed | 208.0 km/h (129.2 mph) |
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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.