Kawasaki Z 1000 (2007-08)

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The Kawasaki Z 1000 is a motorcycle model that was produced from 2007-08. It has a four-stroke, transverse four-cylinder, DOHC engine with a capacity of 953 cc. Its compression ratio is 11.2:1 and it operates using synthetic, 10W/40 engine oil. The bike has four 38mm throttle bodies and a digital ignition system with an electric start. The maximum power output is 127 hp at 10,000 rpm, while the maximum torque is 95.6 Nm at 8,000 rpm. The Z 1000 has a wet, multi-disc clutch and a six-speed transmission with a chain final drive. Its backbone frame is made of steel, and the bike has a 41mm cartridge fork with rebound and spring preload adjustability. The rear suspension is a Uni-Trak system with rebound and spring preload adjustability. The front brakes consist of 2x 300mm 4-piston calipers while the rear brake is a single 292mm disc with a 2-piston caliper. The bike has a 120/70 R17 front tire and a 190/50 R17 rear tire, with a rake of 25 degrees and a trail of 102mm/4.0in. The Z 1000 is 2080mm/81.9in long, 770mm/30.3in wide, and 1055mm/41.5in tall, with a wheelbase of 1420mm/55.9in. The seat height is 820mm/32.3in, and the ground clearance is 145mm/5.7in. The dry weight is 198kg/436.5lbs, the wet weight is 221kg/487.2lbs, and the fuel tank capacity is 18 liters/4.8 US gallons. The average fuel consumption is 18.9 km/lit, and the standing quarter-mile time is 11.3 seconds with a top speed of 238km/h/148mph.

Technical specifications:

Make Model: Kawasaki Z 1000

Year: 2007 – 08


Engine: Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valve per cylinder.
Capacity: 953 cc / 58.1 cu-in
Bore x Stroke: 77.2 x 50.9 mm
Cooling System: Liquid cooled
Compression Ratio: 11.2:1
Lubrication: Wet sump
Engine Oil: Synthetic, 10W/40
Induction: 4x 38mm throttle bodies
Ignition: Digital
Spark Plug: NGK, CR9EK
Starting: Electric
Max Power: 127 hp / 92.7 kW @ 10000 rpm
Max Torque: 95.6 Nm / 70.5 ft/ lbs @ 8000 rpm
Clutch: Wet, multiple discs, cable operated
Transmission: 6 Speed

Final Drive: Chain
Frame: Steel, Backbone frame
Front Suspension: 41mm cartridge fork, rebound, spring preload adjustable
Rear Suspension: Uni-Trak, rebound spring preload adjustable
Front Brakes: 2x 300mm 4 piston calipers
Rear Brakes: Single 292mm disc 2 piston caliper
Front Tyre: 120/70 R17
Rear Tyre: 190/50 R17
Rake: 25 degrees
Trail: 102 mm / 4.0 in
Dimension: Length 2080 mm / 81.9 in Width 770 mm / 30.3 in Height 1055 mm / 41.5 in
Wheelbase: 1420 mm / 55.9 in
Seat Height: 820 mm / 32.3 in
Ground Clearance: 145 mm / 5.7 in
Dry Weight: 198 kg / 436.5 lbs
Wet Weight: 221 kg / 487.2 lbs
Fuel Capacity: 18 Litres / 4.8 US gal
Consumption Average: 18.9 km/lit
Standing 1/4 Mile: 11.3 sec / 122 mph
Top Speed: 238 km/h / 148 mph

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