The Kawasaki Z 1000 is a motorcycle model produced in 2009, powered by a four-stroke, transverse four-cylinder engine with a capacity of 953cc. Its bore x stroke measures 77.2 x 50.9 mm, and it has liquid cooling, 4-valve per cylinder DOHC, and a compression ratio of 11.2:1. The bike has 4x 38mm throttle bodies for induction and a digital ignition system. Its clutch is wet and multiple discs, cable-operated, while its transmission has six speeds and a final drive chain. The Z 1000’s suspension system includes a 41mm cartridge fork that is rebound and spring preload adjustable and a Uni-Trak rebound that is also spring preload adjustable. The bike has two 300mm 4-piston calipers for front brakes and a single 292mm disc 2-piston caliper for its rear brakes. The Z 1000 has 120/70 R17 front tires and 190/50 R17 rear tires; it sits on a steel backbone frame, has a 25-degree rake, and a ground clearance of 145 mm. The bike’s dry weight is 198 kg, with a fuel capacity of 18 liters, and it has a top speed of 238 km/h. With a standing 1/4 mile of 11.3 sec at 122 mph, its average consumption is 18.9 km/lit. The bike’s length, width, and height are 2080 mm / 81.9 in, 770 mm / 30.3 in, and 1055 mm / 41.5 in, respectively. Its wheelbase measures 1420 mm / 55.9 in, while the seat height is 820 mm / 32.3 in.
Technical specifications:
Make Model: Kawasaki Z 1000
| Year | 2009 |
|---|---|
| Engine | Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valve per cylinder. |
| Capacity | 953 cc / 58.1 cu-in |
| Bore x Stroke | 77.2 x 50.9 mm |
| Cooling System | Liquid cooled |
| Compression Ratio | 11.2:1 |
| Lubrication | Wet sump |
| Engine Oil | Synthetic, 10W/40 |
| Induction | 4x 38mm throttle bodies |
| Ignition | Digital |
| Spark Plug | NGK, CR9EK |
| Starting | Electric |
| Max Power | 127 hp / 92.7 kW @ 10000 rpm |
| Max Torque | 95.6 Nm / 70.5 ft/ lbs @ 8000 rpm |
| Clutch | Wet, multiple discs, cable operated |
| Transmission | 6 Speed |
| Final Drive | Chain |
| Frame | Steel, Backbone frame |
| Front Suspension | 41mm cartridge fork, rebound, spring preload adjustable |
| Rear Suspension | Uni-Trak, rebound spring preload adjustable |
| Front Brakes | 2x 300mm 4 piston calipers |
| Rear Brakes | Single 292mm disc 2 piston caliper |
| Front Tyre | 120/70 R17 |
| Rear Tyre | 190/50 R17 |
| Rake | 25 degrees |
| Trail | 102 mm / 4.0 in |
| Dimension | Length 2080 mm / 81.9 in Width 770 mm / 30.3 in Height 1055 mm / 41.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 1420 mm / 55.9 in |
| Seat Height | 820 mm / 32.3 in |
| Ground Clearance | 145 mm / 5.7 in |
| Dry Weight | 198 kg / 436.5 lbs |
| Wet Weight | 221 kg / 487.2 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity | 18 Litres / 4.8 US gal |
| Consumption Average | 18.9 km/lit |
| Standing 1/4 Mile | 11.3 sec / 122 mph |
| Top Speed | 238 km/h / 148 mph |
