Kawasaki Z1000
125 hp, 953 cc, 487 lbs2007 - 2009
Triumph Rocket III
142 hp, 2294 cc, 772 lbs2004 - 2014
EngineKawasaki Z1000Triumph Rocket III
Displacement953 cc2294 cc
Max power125 hp (@10 000 RPM)142 hp (@5 750 RPM)
Max torque73 lb ft (@8 200 RPM)147 lb ft (@2 500 RPM)
Redline11 000 RPM6 500 RPM
Idling speed1 200 RPM800 RPM
ManagementFuel InjectionFuel Injection
LayoutDOHC Inline-4DOHC Inline-3
Compression11.20:18.70:1
Oil capacity3.31 quart5.58 quart
Oil type10W40, Kawasaki 10W40, Shell Rotella 10W4010W40, Motul 5100, Shell Rotella 10W40
Spark plug typeNGK CR9EIA-9 NGK DPR8EA-9
CoolingLiquidLiquid
Valves1612
Bore77.2 mm101.6 mm
Stroke50.9 mm94.3 mm
Weight to power3.90 lbs/hp5.43 lbs/hp
Power to weight641 hp/2500lbs460 hp/2500lbs
GearboxKawasaki Z1000Triumph Rocket III
TypeSequentialSequential
ClutchWetWet
DriveChainShaft
Chain type
Gears count65
Primary ratio1.7141.034
Final drive2.6662.846
1. gear2.571 (68 mph)2.929 (57 mph)
2. gear1.882 (93 mph)1.947 (86 mph)
3. gear1.555 (112 mph)1.435 (117 mph)
4. gear1.333 (132 mph)1.16 (144 mph)
5. gear1.2 (146 mph)0.964 (173 mph)
6. gear1.095 (160 mph)
ChasisKawasaki Z1000Triumph Rocket III
Frame typeSteel, Backbone frameTubular steel twin spine
Front susp.41 mm inverted cartridge fork43mm upside down forks (4.72 in travel)
Rear susp.Bottom-Link Uni-Trak with gas-charged shockChromed spring twin shocks