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Kawasaki Z1000 2017 specs

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Kawasaki Z1000 2017 motorcycle info

Main Detail

Make

Kawasaki

Model

Z1000

Year

2017

Performance and Speed

Torque

111.00 Nm (11.3 kgf-m or 81.9 ft.lbs) @ 7300 Revolutions">RPM

Dimensions and Weight

Ground Clearance

125 mm / 4.9 inches

Overall Height

1,055 mm / 41.5 inches

Overall Length

2,045 mm / 80.5 inches

Overall Width

790 mm / 31.1 inches

Trail

104 mm / 4.1 inches

Kerb Weight

221.0 kg / 487.2 pounds

Wheelbase

1,435 mm / 56.5 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

Digital

Starter

Electric

Valves / Cylinder

4

Transmission (Gearbox) and Final Drive

Transmission Type

Chain

Gearbox

6-speed

Clutch

Wet multi-disc, manual

Drive line

Sealed chain

Lubrication System

Forced lubrication, wet sump

Fuel and Emission Standards

Fuel System

Injection

Fuel Control

Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)

Fuel Capacity

17.00 litres / 4.49 gallons

Suspension

Front Suspension

41 mm inverted fork with stepless compression and rebound damping and spring preload adjustability

Front Wheel Travel

120 mm / 4.7 inches

Rear Suspension

Horizontal monoshock with stepless rebound damping, adjustable spring preload

Rear Wheel Travel

135 mm / 5.3 inches

Tires and Rims

Front Tire

120/70-ZR17

Rear Tire

190/50-ZR17

Brakes

Front Brakes

Double disc. Floating discs.

Front Brake Diameter

310 mm / 12.2 inches

Rear Brakes

Single disc

Rear Brake Diameter

250 mm / 9.8 inches

Notes, Comments and Warranty Information

Colour Options

Golden Blazed Green/Metallic Spark Black, Candy Burnt Orange/Flat Ebony

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