Kawasaki Z800
113 hp, 806 cc, 509 lbs2013 - 2016
Yamaha Vmax
200 hp, 1679 cc, 683 lbs2014 - 2016
EngineKawasaki Z800Yamaha Vmax
Displacement806 cc1679 cc
Max power113 hp (@10 200 RPM)200 hp (@9 000 RPM)
Max torque61 lb ft (@8 000 RPM)125 lb ft (@6 500 RPM)
Redline12 000 RPM9 500 RPM
Idling speed1 100 RPM1 200 RPM
ManagementFuel InjectionFuel Injection
LayoutDOHC Inline-4DOHC V4
Compression11.90:111.30:1
Oil capacity3.60 quart4.45 quart
Oil type10W40, Motul 300V 10W40, Shell Rotella 10W4010W40, YAMALUBE 10W40
Spark plug typeNGK CR9EK, ND U27ETRNGK CR9EIA, DENSO IU27D
CoolingLiquidLiquid
Valves1616
Bore71.0 mm90.0 mm
Stroke50.9 mm66.0 mm
Weight to power4.51 lbs/hp3.42 lbs/hp
Power to weight554 hp/2500lbs731 hp/2500lbs
Battery type12 V 8 Ah, YTX9-BSYTZ14S
GearboxKawasaki Z800Yamaha Vmax
TypeSequentialSequential
ClutchWetWet
DriveChainShaft
Chain type
Gears count65
Primary ratio1.7141.509
Final drive3.03.082
1. gear2.571 (67 mph)2.375 (66 mph)
2. gear1.941 (89 mph)1.81 (87 mph)
3. gear1.556 (111 mph)1.4 (112 mph)
4. gear1.333 (129 mph)1.115 (141 mph)
5. gear1.2 (143 mph)0.935 (168 mph)
6. gear1.095 (157 mph)
ChasisKawasaki Z800Yamaha Vmax
Frame typeTubular backbone (with engine subframe), high tensile steelDiamond
Front susp.41 mm inverted fork (120 mm travel)Telescopic fork, 4.72 in travel
Rear susp.Bottom-Link Uni-Trak (137 mm travel)Swingarm, 4.33 in travel
Dyno chart of 2016 Kawasaki Z800