The Kawasaki Z1000 motorcycle specifications include a 953 cc (58.15 cu in) engine, a 6-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 205 kg (452 lb).
Key specifications
2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2015, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021Model years
953 ccDisplacement
99.1 Nm @ 8,200 rpmTorque
205 kgDry weight
820 mmSeat height
18.5 LFuel tank
1,445 mmWheelbase
160 mmGround clearance
Model years covered
2007200820092010201120122013201520172018201920202021
Year-specific specification changes
The 2007 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.
Bore × stroke
2011202177.0 x 56 mm (3.0 x 2.2 inches)
Compression ratio
2010202111.8:1
Displacement
201020211,043 cc (63.64 cu in)
Frame
20082009Backbone, high-tensile steel tubes and cast aluminum engine sub-frame
20102013Aluminum Backbone
20152021Twin-tube, aluminium
Front brakes
2009Double disc. Four-piston calipers.
2013Double disc. Petal-type rotors with radial-mount four-piston calipers
2015Double disc. Floating discs. Optional ABS.
20172018Double disc. Floating discs.
20192021Double disc. Dual semi-floating 310mm petal discs
Front suspension
2008200941mm inverted cartridge fork with stepless rebound damping and adjustable spring preload / 4.7 in.
2010201341 mm inverted cartridge fork with stepless compression and rebound damping, adjustable spring preload / 4.7 in.
2015201741 mm inverted fork with stepless compression and rebound damping and spring preload adjustability
2018202141 mm inverted fork with top-out springs, stepless compression and rebound damping and spring preload adjustability
Fuel system
20082009Injection
2010Injection. DFI with four 38mm Keihin throttle bodies, oval sub-throttles
2011Carburettor. DFI with four 38mm Keihin throttle bodies, oval sub-throttles
20122013Injection. DFI with four 38mm Keihin throttle bodies, oval sub-throttles
2015Injection. 38 mm x 4 (Keihin) with oval sub-throttles
2017Injection
20182019Injection. Keihin
20202021Injection. Ø38 mm x 4 (Keihin) with oval sub-throttles
Rear brakes
2009Single disc. Two-piston calipers.
2013Single disc. Petal-type rotor with single-piston caliper
2015Single disc. Optional ABS.
20192021Single disc. Single 250mm petal disc, Caliper:Single-piston
Rear suspension
20082009Bottom-Link Uni-Trak® with gas-charged shock, stepless rebound damping and adjustable spring preload / 5.9 in.
20102013Horizontal monoshock with stepless rebound damping, adjustable spring preload / 5.4 in.
2015Horizontal Back-link, gas-charged, with stepless rebound damping and preload adjustability
2017Horizontal monoshock with stepless rebound damping, adjustable spring preload
20182021Horizontal Back-link, gas-charged shock, with stepless rebound damping and spring preload adjustability
Torque
200872.8 Nm (7.4 kgf-m or 53.7 ft.lbs) @ 8,200 rpm
200998.7 Nm (10.1 kgf-m or 72.8 ft.lbs) @ 8,200 rpm
20152021111.0 Nm (11.3 kgf-m or 81.9 ft.lbs) @ 7,300 rpm
Wheelbase
201020131,440 mm (56.7 inches)
201520211,435 mm (56.5 inches)
Cooling system
2008Air
Fuel capacity
2010201315.14 L (4.00 US gal)
2015202117.00 L (4.49 US gal)
Ground clearance
2009145 mm (5.7 inches)
20152021125 mm (4.9 inches)
Ignition
2013TCBI with Digital Advance
20152021Digital
Overall height
20101,069 mm (42.1 inches)
201120131,085 mm (42.7 inches)
201520211,055 mm (41.5 inches)
Engine specifications
| Engine type | In-line four, four-stroke |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 953 cc (58.15 cu in) |
| Torque | 99.1 Nm (10.1 kgf-m or 73.1 ft.lbs) @ 8,200 rpm |
| Bore × stroke | 77.2 x 50.9 mm (3.0 x 2.0 inches) |
| Compression ratio | 11.2:1 |
| Cooling system | Liquid |
| Fuel system | Injection. EFI, Keihin 36mm throttle body x4 |
| Fuel control | Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) |
| Ignition | TCBI Digital Advance |
| Starter | Electric |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Gearbox | 6-speed |
|---|---|
| Final drive | Chain (final drive) |
Chassis and suspension
| Frame | High-tensile steel, perimeter design |
|---|---|
| Front suspension | Telescopic Fork |
| Rear suspension | Uni-Trak Swingarm |
| Rake | 24.5° |
Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes | Double disc |
|---|---|
| Rear brakes | Single disc |
| Front tire | 120/70-ZR17 |
| Rear tire | 190/50-ZR17 |
Dimensions and weight
| Dry weight | 205 kg (452 lb) |
|---|---|
| Seat height | 820 mm (32.3 inches) |
| Overall length | 2,090 mm (82.3 inches) |
| Overall width | 780 mm (30.7 inches) |
| Overall height | 1,064 mm (41.9 inches) |
| Wheelbase | 1,445 mm (56.9 inches) |
| Ground clearance | 160 mm (6.3 inches) |
Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity | 18.54 L (4.90 US gal) |
|---|
Other specifications
| Color options | Metallic Diablo Black |
|---|---|
| Price as new | US$ 8649. MSRP depends on country, taxes, accessories, etc. |
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