The Kawasaki Z1000 Z1-R motorcycle specifications include a 1,015 cc (61.94 cu in) engine, a 5-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 272 kg (599.7 lb).
Key specifications
How the Kawasaki Z1000 Z1-R 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 48% higher than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 80th percentile across Kawasaki models.
About 31% heavier than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 84th percentile across Kawasaki models.
About 15% smaller than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 30th 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.
1,015 cc — larger displacement than about 80% of Kawasaki models.
272 kg — heavier than about 84% of Kawasaki models, or lighter than about 16%.
13 L — larger than about 30% of Kawasaki fuel tanks in this database.
Mechanical overview
Additional useful specifications
| Front tire size | 3.50-18 |
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| Rear tire size | 130/80-18 |
| Rear tire width | 130 mm |
| Rear tire aspect ratio | 80% |
| Rear rim diameter | 18 in |
| Bore/stroke ratio | 1.06:1 (Oversquare) |
Model information
| Year released | 1978 |
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| Category | Sport touring |
Engine specifications
| Engine type | In-line four, four-stroke |
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| Displacement | 1,015 cc (61.94 cu in) |
| 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 | 3.50-18 |
| Rear tire | 130/80-18 |
Dimensions and weight
| Wet weight | 272 kg (599.7 lb) |
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Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity | 13.00 L (3.43 US gal) |
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Performance
| Top speed | 207.0 km/h (128.6 mph) |
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