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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
Category
Naked bike

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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