2005 Kawasaki Z 1000

Kawasaki Z 1000 2005


2005 Kawasaki Z 1000 specifications, pictures, reviews and rating

Kawasaki's profilation of this bike
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General information
Motorcycle name Kawasaki Z 1000
Year 2005
Category Naked bike
Price as newUS$ 8499. MSRP depends on country, taxes, accessories, etc.
Rating 3.5  See the detailed rating of engine performance, design and look, accident risk, etc. Compare with any other motorcycle.
Engine and transmission
Displacement 953.0 ccm (58.15 cubic inches)
Engine type In-line four, four-stroke
Power 127.0 HP (92.7 kW)) @ 10000 RPM
Torque 95.6 Nm (9.7 kgf-m or 70.5 ft.lbs) @ 8000 RPM
Top speed 238.0 km/h (147.9 mph)
Compression 11.2:1
Bore x stroke 77.2 x 50.9 mm (3.0 x 2.0 inches)
Fuel system Carburettor. Keihin CVK36 x 4
Fuel control Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)
Ignition Digital
Lubrication system Wet sump
Cooling system Liquid
Gearbox 6-speed
Transmission type Chain (final drive)
Clutch Wet, multiple discs, cable operated
Fuel consumption 5.29 litres/100 km (18.9 km/l or 44.47 mpg)
Greenhouse gases 122.7 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission)
Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels
Frame type Diamond, high-tensile steel
Rake (fork angle) 24.0°
Trail 102 mm (4.0 inches)
Front suspension 41mm cartridge fork, rebound/spring preload adjustability
Rear suspension UNI-TRAK®, rebound/spring preload adjustability
Front tire 120/70-17
Rear tire 190/50-17
Front brakes Double disc. Four-piston calipers.
Diameter 320 mm (12.6 inches)
Rear brakes Single disc. Two-piston calipers.
Diameter 250 mm (9.8 inches)
Physical measures and capacities
Dry weight 198.2 kg (437.0 pounds)
Weight incl. oil, gas, etc 221.0 kg (487.2 pounds)
Power/weight ratio 0.6407 HP/kg
Seat height 820 mm (32.3 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
Overall height 1054 mm (41.5 inches)
Overall width 770 mm (30.3 inches)
Ground clearance 145 mm (5.7 inches)
Wheelbase 1420 mm (55.9 inches)
Fuel capacity 18.16 litres (4.80 US gallons)
Other specifications
Color options Metallic Raw Titanium
Starter Electric
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Maintenance and service specs *
Spark plugs NGK, CR9EK
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