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Kawasaki Z1000 20122012 Kawasaki Z1000 specifications, pictures, reviews and rating |
2012 Kawasaki Z1000. Image credits - Kawasaki.
| Kawasaki's profilation of this bike |
| A thrill to look at, a thrill to ride. The Z1000 – carving a powerful line as it cuts through the atmosphere and even as it stands still – is one of those rare motorcycles that balance a distinctive aesthetic with an engine that pumps out arm-straightening power. |
| General information | |
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| Motorcycle name | Kawasaki Z1000 |
| Model year | 2012 |
| Category | Naked bike |
| Price as new | US$ 10799. MSRP depends on country, taxes, accessories, etc. |
| Rating | 3.9 See the detailed rating of engine performance, design and look, accident risk, etc. Compare with any other motorcycle. |
| Engine and transmission | |
| Displacement | 1043.0 ccm (63.64 cubic inches) |
| Engine type | In-line four, four-stroke |
| Compression | 11.8:1 |
| Bore x stroke | 77.0 x 56.0 mm (3.0 x 2.2 inches) |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 |
| Fuel system | Injection. DFI with four 38mm Keihin throttle bodies, oval sub-throttles |
| Fuel control | Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) |
| Ignition | TCBI Digital Advance |
| Cooling system | Liquid |
| Gearbox | 6-speed |
| Transmission type | Chain (final drive) |
| Driveline | X-Ring Chain |
| Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels | |
| Frame type | Aluminum Backbone |
| Rake (fork angle) | 24.5° |
| Trail | 104 mm (4.1 inches) |
| 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. |
| Front tire | 120/70-ZR17 |
| Rear tire | 190/50-ZR17 |
| Front brakes | Double disc |
| Diameter | 300 mm (11.8 inches) |
| Rear brakes | Single disc |
| Diameter | 250 mm (9.8 inches) |
| Physical measures and capacities | |
| Seat height | 815 mm (32.1 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting. |
| Overall height | 1085 mm (42.7 inches) |
| Overall length | 2096 mm (82.5 inches) |
| Overall width | 805 mm (31.7 inches) |
| Wheelbase | 1440 mm (56.7 inches) |
| Fuel capacity | 15.14 litres (4.00 US gallons) |
| Other specifications | |
| Color options | Orange/black |
| Starter | Electric |
| Factory warranty | 12 months |
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| Further information | |
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