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Kawasaki Z1000 2012 specs

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Kawasaki Z1000 2012 motorcycle info

Main Detail

Make

Kawasaki

Model

Z1000

Year

2012

Dimensions and Weight

Ground Clearance

236 mm / 9.3 inches

Overall Height

1,085 mm / 42.7 inches

Overall Length

2,096 mm / 82.5 inches

Overall Width

805 mm / 31.7 inches

Trail

104 mm / 4.1 inches

Kerb Weight

292.1 kg / 643.9 pounds

Wheelbase

1,440 mm / 56.7 inches

Engine and Exhaust

Bore / Stroke

77.0 x 56.0 mm / 3.0 x 2.2 inches

Engine Capacity

1043.00 cc / 63.64 cubic inches

Compression

11.8:1

Engine Type

In-line four, four-stroke

Ignition

TCBI Digital Advance

Starter

Electric

Valves / Cylinder

4

Transmission (Gearbox) and Final Drive

Transmission Type

Chain

Gearbox

6-speed

Drive line

X-Ring Chain

Fuel and Emission Standards

Fuel System

Injection. DFI with four 38mm Keihin throttle bodies, oval sub-throttles

Fuel Control

DOHC

Fuel Capacity

15.14 litres / 4.00 gallons

Suspension

Front Suspension

41 mm inverted cartridge fork with stepless compression and rebound damping, adjustable spring preload / 4.7 in.

Rear Suspension

Horizontal monoshock with stepless rebound damping, adjustable spring preload / 5.4 in.

Tires and Rims

Front Tire

25/8-12

Front Tire Dimensions

120/70-ZR17

Rear Tire

25/10-12

Rear Tire Dimensions

190/50-ZR17

Brakes

Front Brakes

Double disc

Front Brake Diameter

300 mm / 11.8 inches

Rear Brakes

Single disc

Rear Brake Diameter

250 mm / 9.8 inches

Instrumentation and Lighting

Lighting

30W x 2 halogen

Notes, Comments and Warranty Information

Factory Warranty

12 months

Colour Options

Orange/black

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