2015 Kawasaki Z1000

Kawasaki Z1000 2015


2015 Kawasaki Z1000 specifications, pictures, reviews and rating

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General information
Motorcycle name Kawasaki Z1000
Year of manufacture 2015
Type Naked bike
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Engine and transmission
Engine size 1043.0 ccm (63.64 cubic inches)
Type of engine In-line four, four-stroke
Output 142.0 HP (103.6 kW)) @ 10000 RPM
Torque 111.0 Nm (11.3 kgf-m or 81.9 ft.lbs) @ 7300 RPM
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. 38 mm x 4 (Keihin) with oval sub-throttles
Fuel control Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)
Ignition Digital
Lubrication system Forced lubrication, wet sump with oil cooler
Cooling system Liquid
Gearbox 6-speed
Transmission type Chain (final drive)
Clutch Wet multi-disc, manual
Driveline X-Ring Chain
Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels
Frame type Twin-tube, aluminium
Rake (fork angle) 24.5°
Trail 104 mm (4.1 inches)
Front suspension 41 mm inverted fork with stepless compression and rebound damping and spring preload adjustability
Rear suspension Horizontal Back-link, gas-charged, with stepless rebound damping and preload adjustability
Front tire 120/70-ZR17
Rear tire 190/50-ZR17
Front brakes Double disc. Floating discs. Optional ABS.
Diameter 310 mm (12.2 inches)
Rear brakes Single disc. Optional ABS.
Diameter 250 mm (9.8 inches)
Physical measures and capacities
Weight incl. oil, gas, etc 220.0 kg (485.0 pounds)
Seat height 815 mm (32.1 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
Overall height 1055 mm (41.5 inches)
Overall length 2045 mm (80.5 inches)
Overall width 790 mm (31.1 inches)
Ground clearance 125 mm (4.9 inches)
Wheelbase 1435 mm (56.5 inches)
Fuel capacity 17.00 litres (4.49 US gallons)
Other specifications
Color options Green/Black, Black/Grey, Orange/Grey
Starter Electric
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