Kawasaki Z800
113 hp, 806 cc, 509 lbs2013 - 2016
Yamaha R1
170 hp, 998 cc, 428 lbs2004
EngineKawasaki Z800Yamaha R1
Displacement806 cc998 cc
Max power113 hp (@10 200 RPM)170 hp (@12 500 RPM)
Max torque61 lb ft (@8 000 RPM)78 lb ft (@10 500 RPM)
Redline12 000 RPM13 500 RPM
Idling speed1 100 RPM
ManagementFuel InjectionFuel Injection
LayoutDOHC Inline-4DOHC Inline-4
Compression11.90:112.40:1
Oil capacity3.60 quart3.60 quart
Oil type10W40, Motul 300V 10W40, Shell Rotella 10W4015W50, Motul 300V 15W50, Liqui Moly 15W50
Spark plug typeNGK CR9EK, ND U27ETRNGK CR9EK
CoolingLiquidLiquid
Valves1616
Bore71.0 mm77.0 mm
Stroke50.9 mm53.6 mm
Weight to power4.51 lbs/hp2.52 lbs/hp
Power to weight554 hp/2500lbs993 hp/2500lbs
Battery type12 V 8 Ah, YTX9-BS
GearboxKawasaki Z800Yamaha R1
TypeSequentialSequential
ClutchWetWet
DriveChainChain
Chain type
Gears count66
Primary ratio1.7141.512
Final drive3.02.647
1. gear2.571 (67 mph)2.533 (97 mph)
2. gear1.941 (89 mph)2.063 (119 mph)
3. gear1.556 (111 mph)1.762 (139 mph)
4. gear1.333 (129 mph)1.522 (161 mph)
5. gear1.2 (143 mph)1.364 (180 mph)
6. gear1.095 (157 mph)1.269 (194 mph)
ChasisKawasaki Z800Yamaha R1
Frame typeTubular backbone (with engine subframe), high tensile steelDiamond
Front susp.41 mm inverted fork (120 mm travel)Telescopic fork - Coil spring/oil damper (120 mm travel)
Rear susp.Bottom-Link Uni-Trak (137 mm travel)Swingarm (link suspension) - Coil spring/gas-oil damper
Dyno chart of 2016 Kawasaki Z800