Kawasaki Z1300 DFI Specs (Top Speed | Horsepower | Weight)

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

1984-1989Model years
1,285 ccDisplacement
324 kgWet weight
27 LFuel tank
Model years covered
198419851986198719881989
Year-specific specification changes

The 1984 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.

Front tire
19871989100/90-18

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.

Displacement1,285 cc
Low 84 ccAverage 687 ccHigh 1,700 cc

About 87% higher than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 89th percentile across Kawasaki models.

Wet weight324 kg
Low 70.3 kgAverage 208 kgHigh 383.1 kg

About 56% heavier than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 94th percentile across Kawasaki models.

Fuel capacity27 L
Low 3.8 LAverage 15.3 LHigh 24 L

About 77% larger than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 99th 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.

Displacement89th

1,285 cc — larger displacement than about 89% of Kawasaki models.

Wet weight94th

324 kg — heavier than about 94% of Kawasaki models, or lighter than about 6%.

Fuel capacity99th

27 L — larger than about 99% of Kawasaki fuel tanks in this database.

Mechanical overview

Engine layout snapshot

In-line six, four-stroke • 1,285 cc • Liquid cooled
Chassis snapshot

5-speed • Shaft drive (cardan) (final drive) • 110/90-18 front / 130/90-17 rear

Additional useful specifications

Front tire size 110/90-18
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
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
Final drive Shaft drive (cardan) (final drive)

Brakes, wheels and tires

Front brakes Dual disc
Rear brakes Single disc
Front tire 110/90-18
Rear tire 130/90-17

Dimensions and weight

Wet weight 324 kg (714.3 lb)

Fuel and emissions

Fuel capacity 27.00 L (7.13 US gal)

Performance

Top speed 208.0 km/h (129.2 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.