| Engine | Kawasaki Z1000 | Kawasaki Z800 |
|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 953 cc | 806 cc |
| Max power | 125 hp (@10 000 RPM) | 113 hp (@10 200 RPM) |
| Max torque | 73 lb ft (@8 200 RPM) | 61 lb ft (@8 000 RPM) |
| Redline | 11 000 RPM | 12 000 RPM |
| Idling speed | 1 200 RPM | 1 100 RPM |
| Management | Fuel Injection | Fuel Injection |
| Layout | DOHC Inline-4 | DOHC Inline-4 |
| Compression | 11.20:1 | 11.90:1 |
| Oil capacity | 3.31 quart | 3.60 quart |
| Oil type | 10W40, Kawasaki 10W40, Shell Rotella 10W40 | 10W40, Motul 300V 10W40, Shell Rotella 10W40 |
| Spark plug type | NGK CR9EIA-9 | NGK CR9EK, ND U27ETR |
| Cooling | Liquid | Liquid |
| Valves | 16 | 16 |
| Bore | 77.2 mm | 71.0 mm |
| Stroke | 50.9 mm | 50.9 mm |
| Weight to power | 3.90 lbs/hp | 4.51 lbs/hp |
| Power to weight | 641 hp/2500lbs | 554 hp/2500lbs |
| Battery type | 12 V 8 Ah, YTX9-BS |
| Gearbox | Kawasaki Z1000 | Kawasaki Z800 |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Sequential | Sequential |
| Clutch | Wet | Wet |
| Drive | Chain | Chain |
| Chain type | ||
| Gears count | 6 | 6 |
| Primary ratio | 1.714 | 1.714 |
| Final drive | 2.666 | 3.0 |
| 1. gear | 2.571 (68 mph) | 2.571 (67 mph) |
| 2. gear | 1.882 (93 mph) | 1.941 (89 mph) |
| 3. gear | 1.555 (112 mph) | 1.556 (111 mph) |
| 4. gear | 1.333 (132 mph) | 1.333 (129 mph) |
| 5. gear | 1.2 (146 mph) | 1.2 (143 mph) |
| 6. gear | 1.095 (160 mph) | 1.095 (157 mph) |
| Chasis | Kawasaki Z1000 | Kawasaki Z800 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame type | Steel, Backbone frame | Tubular backbone (with engine subframe), high tensile steel |
| Front susp. | 41 mm inverted cartridge fork | 41 mm inverted fork (120 mm travel) |
| Rear susp. | Bottom-Link Uni-Trak with gas-charged shock | Bottom-Link Uni-Trak (137 mm travel) |