The Kawasaki Z1000 J motorcycle specifications include a 998 cc (60.90 cu in) engine, power of 98 hp (71.5 kW) @ 8,500 rpm, a 5-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 253 kg (557.8 lb).
Key specifications
Year-specific specification changes
How the Kawasaki Z1000 J 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 33% higher than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 71st percentile across Kawasaki models.
About 45% higher than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 80th percentile across Kawasaki models.
About 22% heavier than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 75th percentile across Kawasaki models.
About 37% larger than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 90th 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.
98 hp — more powerful than about 71% of Kawasaki models with power data.
998 cc — larger displacement than about 80% of Kawasaki models.
253 kg — heavier than about 75% of Kawasaki models, or lighter than about 25%.
21 L — larger than about 90% of Kawasaki fuel tanks in this database.
Mechanical overview
Additional useful specifications
| Front tire size | 3.25-19 |
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| Rear tire size | 4.25-18 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 0.387 hp/kg |
| Power-to-weight | 387.4 hp/tonne |
| Specific power | 98.2 hp/L |
| Bore/stroke ratio | 1.05:1 (Oversquare) |
Model information
| Category | Naked bike |
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Engine specifications
| Engine type | In-line four, four-stroke |
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| Displacement | 998 cc (60.90 cu in) |
| Power | 98 hp (71.5 kW) @ 8,500 rpm |
| Bore × stroke | 69.4 x 66 mm (2.7 x 2.6 inches) |
| Compression ratio | 9.2:1 |
| 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 | Chain (final drive) |
Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes | Dual disc |
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| Rear brakes | Single disc |
| Front tire | 3.25-19 |
| Rear tire | 4.25-18 |
Dimensions and weight
| Wet weight | 253 kg (557.8 lb) |
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Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity | 21.00 L (5.55 US gal) |
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Performance
| Top speed | 211.0 km/h (131.1 mph) |
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