Naked Motorcycles
2017Kawasaki Z1000
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The 2017 Kawasaki Z1000 is a middleweight naked sport bike designed for experienced riders seeking aggressive performance and precise handling. Known for its potent engine delivery and agile chassis dynamics, it excels on both road and track with fully adjustable suspension and powerful braking capabilities. Its compact dimensions and 487-pound weight make it accessible for confident riders who demand serious acceleration and cornering performance.
- Capacity
- 1043.0 ccm
- Engine
- In-line four, four-stroke
- Gearbox
- 6-speed
- Wet weight
- 221.0 kg
- Seat height
- 815 mm
- Power
- 142.0 HP (103.6 kW) @ 10000 RPM
What’s new for the 2017 Kawasaki Z1000
vs the 2016| Spec | 2016 | 2017 |
|---|---|---|
| Rear suspension | Horizontal Back-link, gas-charged, with stepless rebound damping and preload adjustability | Horizontal monoshock with stepless rebound damping, adjustable spring preload |
| Front brakes | Double disc. Floating discs. Optional ABS. | Double disc. Floating discs. |
| Rear brakes | Single disc. Optional ABS. | Single disc |
How it rides
Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested- Best for
- Aggressive street naked built for spirited backroad blasts, canyon carving and confident urban riding with a big-bore punch.
- Built for
- Muscular, hooligan super-naked with a howling inline-four, sharp styling and eager throttle. Refined yet raw and full of attitude.
- Not ideal for
- Not for beginners, dedicated long-haul tourers wanting wind protection, or anyone seeking off-road ability or a laid-back cruiser.
Scores are derived from the spec sheet using the same model across every bike, so they compare like for like.
Will it fit you?
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- Capacity
- 1043.0 ccm
- Power
- 142.0 HP (103.6 kW) @ 10000 RPM
- Torque
- 111.0 Nm (11.3 kgf-m) @ 7300 RPM
- Engine type
- In-line four, four-stroke
- Power/weight ratio
- 0.6425 HP/kg (wet)
- Bore x stroke
- 77.0 x 56.0 mm
- Compression
- 11.8:1
- Cooling system
- Liquid
- Fuel system
- Injection
- Starting
- Electric
- Ignition
- Digital
- Valves per cylinder
- 4
- Lubrication system
- Forced lubrication, wet sump
Transmission
- Gearbox
- 6-speed
- Transmission type
- Manual
- Final drive
- Chain
- Clutch
- Wet multi-disc, manual
Dimensions & weight
- Wheelbase
- 1435 mm
- Overall length
- 2045 mm
- Overall width
- 790 mm
- Overall height
- 1055 mm
- Seat height
- 815 mm
- Wet weight
- 221.0 kg
- Fuel capacity
- 17.00 litres
- Ground clearance
- 125 mm
- Dry weight
- Not on record - add it
Chassis & suspension
- Frame
- Twin-tube, aluminium
- Front suspension
- 41 mm inverted fork with stepless compression and rebound damping and spring preload adjustability
- Rear suspension
- Horizontal monoshock with stepless rebound damping, adjustable spring preload
- Front wheel travel
- 120 mm
- Rear wheel travel
- 135 mm
- Rake (fork angle)
- 24.5°
- Trail
- 104 mm
Brakes & wheels
- Front brakes
- Double disc. Floating discs.
- Front brakes diameter
- 310 mm
- Rear brakes
- Single disc
- Rear brakes diameter
- 250 mm
- Front tyre
- 120/70-ZR17
- Rear tyre
- 190/50-ZR17
Other
- Color options
- Golden Blazed Green/Metallic Spark Black, Candy Burnt Orange/Flat Ebony
Compiled from manufacturer documentation and user contributions, corrected on an ongoing basis. Spotted something wrong? Tell us.
What changed, year to year
Differences highlighted| Specification | 2007 | 2011 | 2014 | 2017 | 2018 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 953 cc | 1043 cc | 1043 cc | 1043 cc | 1043 cc | 1043 cc |
| Dry weight | 198 kg | 198 kg | — | — | — | — |
| Seat height | 820 mm | 815 mm | 815 mm | 815 mm | 815 mm | 815 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 18.5 L | 15.1 L | 17 L | 17 L | 17 L | 17 L |
Illustrative - generated automatically by diffing the year records already on file, not a manufacturer-published changelog.
Rider Reviews
Common questions
What is the engine size of the Kawasaki Z1000?
The 2017 Kawasaki Z1000 has a Capacity of 1043.0 ccm (63.65 cubic inches).
What engine power does the Kawasaki Z1000 have?
The 2017 Kawasaki Z1000 has a Power of 142.0 HP (103.6 kW) @ 10000 RPM.
How many gears does the Kawasaki Z1000 have?
The 2017 Kawasaki Z1000 has a Gearbox of 6-speed.
What is the torque of the Kawasaki Z1000?
The 2017 Kawasaki Z1000 has a Torque of 111.0 Nm (11.3 kgf-m or 81.9 ft.lbs) @ 7300 RPM.
How much does the Kawasaki Z1000 weigh?
The 2017 Kawasaki Z1000 has a Wet weight of 221.0 kg (487.2 pounds).
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