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Kawasaki Z1000 2012 specs

Latest motor bike specifications and pictures for the 2012 Kawasaki Z1000.



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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