The Kawasaki Z800 Performance motorcycle specifications include a 806 cc (49.18 cu in) engine, power of 113 hp (82.5 kW) @ 10,200 rpm, a 6-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 226 kg (498.2 lb).
Key specifications
How the Kawasaki Z800 Performance 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 53% higher than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 79th percentile across Kawasaki models.
About 17% higher than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 67th percentile across Kawasaki models.
About 9% heavier than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 64th percentile across Kawasaki models.
Very close to the Kawasaki database average. Around the 72nd percentile across Kawasaki models.
About 11% larger than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 56th 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.
113 hp — more powerful than about 79% of Kawasaki models with power data.
806 cc — larger displacement than about 67% of Kawasaki models.
226 kg — heavier than about 64% of Kawasaki models, or lighter than about 36%.
834 mm — taller than about 72% of Kawasaki models.
17 L — larger than about 56% 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.
2,100
2,122
Close to average.
800
833
4% below average.
1,050
1,175
11% below average.
1,445
1,441
Close to average.
834
801
4% above average.
150
187
20% below average.
Mechanical overview
Additional useful specifications
| Front tire size | 120/70-ZR17 |
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| Rear tire size | 180/55-ZR17 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 0.500 hp/kg |
| Power-to-weight | 500.0 hp/tonne |
| Specific power | 140.2 hp/L |
| Bore/stroke ratio | 1.39:1 (Oversquare) |
Model information
| Year released | 2017 |
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Engine specifications
| Engine type | In-line four, four-stroke |
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| Displacement | 806 cc (49.18 cu in) |
| Power | 113 hp (82.5 kW) @ 10,200 rpm |
| Torque | 83.0 Nm (8.5 kgf-m or 61.2 ft.lbs) @ 8,000 rpm |
| Bore × stroke | 71.0 x 50.9 mm (2.8 x 2.0 inches) |
| Compression ratio | 11.9:1 |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 |
| Cooling system | Liquid |
| Fuel system | Injection. 34 mm x 4 (Mikuni), with dual throttle valves |
| Fuel control | Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) |
| Ignition | Digital |
| Starter | Electric |
| Lubrication | Forced lubrication, wet sump |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Gearbox | 6-speed |
|---|---|
| Final drive | Chain (final drive) |
| Clutch | Wet multi-disc, manual |
Chassis and suspension
| Frame | Tubular backbone (with engine sub-frame), high-tensile steel |
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| Front suspension | 41 mm inverted fork |
| Rear suspension | Bottom-Link Uni-Trak, gas-charged shock with 7-way preload adjustability |
Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes | Double disc. Floating discs. Optional ABS. |
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| Rear brakes | Single disc. Single-piston caliper. Optional ABS. |
| Front tire | 120/70-ZR17 |
| Rear tire | 180/55-ZR17 |
Dimensions and weight
| Wet weight | 226 kg (498.2 lb) |
|---|---|
| Seat height | 834 mm (32.8 inches) |
| Overall length | 2,100 mm (82.7 inches) |
| Overall width | 800 mm (31.5 inches) |
| Overall height | 1,050 mm (41.3 inches) |
| Wheelbase | 1,445 mm (56.9 inches) |
| Ground clearance | 150 mm (5.9 inches) |
Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity | 17.00 L (4.49 US gal) |
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Other specifications
| Color options | Metallic Spark Black/Pearl Stardust White, Metallic Spark Black/Flat Ebony |
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| Exhaust system | Akrapovic |
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