2013 Kawasaki Z1000 Special Edition

Kawasaki Z1000 Special Edition 2013


2013 Kawasaki Z1000 Special Edition specifications, pictures, reviews and rating

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General information
Model name Kawasaki Z1000 Special Edition
Year 2013
Category Naked bike
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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 with Digital Advance
Cooling system Liquid
Gearbox 6-speed
Transmission type Chain (final drive)
Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels
Frame type Aluminium twin-tube
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. Petal-type rotors with radial-mount four-piston calipers
Diameter 300 mm (11.8 inches)
Rear brakes Single disc. Petal-type rotor with single-piston caliper
Diameter 250 mm (9.8 inches)
Physical measures and capacities
Weight incl. oil, gas, etc 218.2 kg (481.0 pounds)
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 Black/white
Starter Electric
Instruments Fully digital instrument panel with an orange lens
Comments Also called Black Edition.
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