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
Year-specific specification changes
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.
About 27% higher than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 69th percentile across Kawasaki models.
About 48% higher than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 80th percentile across Kawasaki models.
About 27% heavier than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 80th percentile across Kawasaki models.
About 8% larger than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 48th 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.
94 hp — more powerful than about 69% of Kawasaki models with power data.
1,015 cc — larger displacement than about 80% of Kawasaki models.
264 kg — heavier than about 80% of Kawasaki models, or lighter than about 20%.
16.5 L — larger than about 48% 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 | 4.00-18 |
| 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 |
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| 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 |
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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 | 4.00-18 |
Dimensions and weight
| Wet weight | 264 kg (582 lb) |
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Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity | 16.50 L (4.36 US gal) |
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Performance
| Top speed | 211.0 km/h (131.1 mph) |
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