2015 Kawasaki Z1000 Special Edition

Kawasaki Z1000 Special Edition 2015


2015 Kawasaki Z1000 Special Edition specifications, pictures, reviews and rating

Kawasaki's profilation of this bike
Enhancing the riding impact - along with the new engine and chassis settings delivering a stiffer, more direct ride transforming the Z1000 into the market’s most radical Supernaked - is a Special Edition version set to create the ultimate Z style statement.

General information
Model Kawasaki Z1000 Special Edition
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 TCBI with Digital Advance
Lubrication system Forced lubrication, wet sump
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 101 mm (4.0 inches)
Front suspension 41 mm inverted cartridge fork with stepless compression and rebound damping, adjustable spring preload / 4.7 in.
Front wheel travel 120 mm (4.7 inches)
Rear suspension Horizontal Back-link, gas-charged, with stepless rebound damping and preload adjustability
Rear wheel travel 122 mm (4.8 inches)
Front tire 120/70-ZR17
Rear tire 190/50-ZR17
Front brakes Double disc. Optional ABS. Petal-type rotors with radial-mount four-piston calipers.
Diameter 310 mm (12.2 inches)
Rear brakes Single disc. Optional ABS. Petal-type rotor with single-piston caliper.
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 2046 mm (80.5 inches)
Overall width 790 mm (31.1 inches)
Wheelbase 1440 mm (56.7 inches)
Fuel capacity 17.00 litres (4.49 US gallons)
Other specifications
Color options Black/green
Starter Electric
Instruments Fully digital instrument panel with an orange lens
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