The Kawasaki ZL 1000 (reduced effect) motorcycle specifications include a 997 cc (60.84 cu in) engine, a 6-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 271 kg (597.5 lb).
Key specifications
Year-specific specification changes
How the Kawasaki ZL 1000 (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 45% higher than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 75th percentile across Kawasaki models.
About 30% heavier than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 84th percentile across Kawasaki models.
About 21% larger than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 69th 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.
997 cc — larger displacement than about 75% of Kawasaki models.
271 kg — heavier than about 84% of Kawasaki models, or lighter than about 16%.
18.5 L — larger than about 69% of Kawasaki fuel tanks in this database.
Mechanical overview
Additional useful specifications
| Front tire size | 100/90-18 |
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| Rear tire size | 160/80-15 |
| Front tire width | 100 mm |
| Front tire aspect ratio | 90% |
| Front rim diameter | 18 in |
| Rear tire width | 160 mm |
| Rear tire aspect ratio | 80% |
| Rear rim diameter | 15 in |
| Bore/stroke ratio | 1.28:1 (Oversquare) |
Model information
| Category | Sport touring |
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Engine specifications
| Engine type | In-line four, four-stroke |
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| Displacement | 997 cc (60.84 cu in) |
| Bore × stroke | 74.0 x 58 mm (2.9 x 2.3 inches) |
| Compression ratio | 10.2:1 |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 |
| Cooling system | Liquid |
| Fuel control | Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Gearbox | 6-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 | 100/90-18 |
| Rear tire | 160/80-15 |
Dimensions and weight
| Wet weight | 271 kg (597.5 lb) |
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Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity | 18.50 L (4.89 US gal) |
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Performance
| Top speed | 206.0 km/h (128.0 mph) |
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