Kawasaki Z 1000 (2009)

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.

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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