Kawasaki Z1000 MK II Specs (Top Speed | Horsepower | Weight)

The Kawasaki Z1000 MK II motorcycle specifications include a 1,015 cc (61.94 cu in) engine, power of 94 hp (68.6 kW) @ 8,000 rpm, a 5-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 264 kg (582 lb).

Key specifications

1979-1980Model years
1,015 ccDisplacement
94 hpPower
264 kgWet weight
16.5 LFuel tank
Model years covered
19791980

Year-specific specification changes

No material specification changes from the 1979 baseline were found in the available data.

How the Kawasaki Z1000 MK II 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.

Engine power94 hp
Low 10 hpAverage 73.9 hpHigh 203.3 hp

About 27% higher than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 69th percentile across Kawasaki models.

Displacement1,015 cc
Low 84 ccAverage 687 ccHigh 1,700 cc

About 48% higher than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 80th percentile across Kawasaki models.

Wet weight264 kg
Low 70.3 kgAverage 208 kgHigh 383.1 kg

About 27% heavier than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 80th percentile across Kawasaki models.

Fuel capacity16.5 L
Low 3.8 LAverage 15.3 LHigh 24 L

About 8% larger than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 48th 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.

Engine power69th

94 hp — more powerful than about 69% of Kawasaki models with power data.

Displacement80th

1,015 cc — larger displacement than about 80% of Kawasaki models.

Wet weight80th

264 kg — heavier than about 80% of Kawasaki models, or lighter than about 20%.

Fuel capacity48th

16.5 L — larger than about 48% of Kawasaki fuel tanks in this database.

Mechanical overview

Engine layout snapshot

In-line four, four-stroke • 1,015 cc • Air cooled • 94 hp
Chassis snapshot

5-speed • Chain (final drive) • 3.25-19 front / 4.00-18 rear

Additional useful specifications

Front tire size 3.25-19
Rear tire size 4.00-18
Power-to-weight ratio 0.356 hp/kg
Power-to-weight 356.1 hp/tonne
Specific power 92.6 hp/L
Bore/stroke ratio 1.06:1 (Oversquare)

Engine specifications

Engine type In-line four, four-stroke
Displacement 1,015 cc (61.94 cu in)
Power 94 hp (68.6 kW) @ 8,000 rpm
Bore × stroke 70.0 x 66 mm (2.8 x 2.6 inches)
Compression ratio 8.7:1
Valves per cylinder 2
Cooling system Air
Fuel control Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)

Transmission and drivetrain

Gearbox 5-speed
Final drive Chain (final drive)

Brakes, wheels and tires

Front brakes Dual disc
Rear brakes Single disc
Front tire 3.25-19
Rear tire 4.00-18

Dimensions and weight

Wet weight 264 kg (582 lb)

Fuel and emissions

Fuel capacity 16.50 L (4.36 US gal)

Performance

Top speed 211.0 km/h (131.1 mph)

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