Kawasaki Z800
113 hp, 806 cc, 509 lbs2013 - 2016
Kawasaki Z1000
140 hp, 1043 cc, 487 lbs2014 - 2018
EngineKawasaki Z800Kawasaki Z1000
Displacement806 cc1043 cc
Max power113 hp (@10 200 RPM)140 hp (@10 000 RPM)
Max torque61 lb ft (@8 000 RPM)81 lb ft (@7 300 RPM)
Redline12 000 RPM11 200 RPM
Idling speed1 100 RPM1 200 RPM
ManagementFuel InjectionFuel Injection
LayoutDOHC Inline-4DOHC Inline-4
Compression11.90:111.80:1
Oil capacity3.60 quart3.79 quart
Oil type10W40, Motul 300V 10W40, Shell Rotella 10W40SAE 10W40
Spark plug typeNGK CR9EK, ND U27ETRNGK CR9EIA-9
CoolingLiquidLiquid
Valves1616
Bore71.0 mm77.0 mm
Stroke50.9 mm56.0 mm
Throttle bore38.0 mm
Weight to power4.51 lbs/hp3.48 lbs/hp
Power to weight554 hp/2500lbs718 hp/2500lbs
Battery type12 V 8 Ah, YTX9-BS12V 10Ah
GearboxKawasaki Z800Kawasaki Z1000
TypeSequentialSequential
ClutchWetWet
DriveChainChain
Chain type
Gears count66
Primary ratio1.7141.627
Final drive3.02.867
1. gear2.571 (67 mph)2.6 (67 mph)
2. gear1.941 (89 mph)1.95 (89 mph)
3. gear1.556 (111 mph)1.6 (109 mph)
4. gear1.333 (129 mph)1.389 (126 mph)
5. gear1.2 (143 mph)1.238 (141 mph)
6. gear1.095 (157 mph)1.107 (158 mph)
ChasisKawasaki Z800Kawasaki Z1000
Frame typeTubular backbone (with engine subframe), high tensile steelAluminum twin-spar
Front susp.41 mm inverted fork (120 mm travel)Showa 41mm USD, 4.72 in travel
Rear susp.Bottom-Link Uni-Trak (137 mm travel)Monoshock, 5.39 in travel
Dyno chart of 2016 Kawasaki Z800