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1985Kawasaki Z 1300 DFI
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The 1985 Kawasaki Z 1300 DFI is a heavyweight touring cruiser designed for long-distance riders seeking smooth, powerful performance. Its distinctive inline-six engine delivers 130 horsepower with exceptional refinement, while shaft drive and liquid cooling ensure reliability on extended journeys. Best known for combining cruiser comfort with sports-inspired handling, it remains an icon of 1980s touring motorcycle engineering.
- Capacity
- 1285.0 ccm
- Engine
- In-line six, four-stroke
- Gearbox
- 5-speed
- Wet weight
- 324.0 kg
- Seat height
- Not on record
Know it? Add it → - Power
- 130.0 HP
What’s new for the 1985 Kawasaki Z 1300 DFI
vs the 1984| Spec | 1984 | 1985 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine capacity | 1285.00 ccm (78.41 cubic inches) | 1285.0 ccm (78.42 cubic inches) |
| Power | 130.00 HP | 130.0 HP |
| Fuel capacity | 27.00 litres (7.13 gallons) | 27.00 litres (7.13 US gallons) |
How it rides
Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested- Best for
- Built for effortless, high-speed long-distance touring with a smooth, powerful in-line six and shaft drive rather than for sport riding.
- Built for
- A grand, understated cruiser-tourer character defined by silky six-cylinder power delivery and highway-eating comfort rather than aggression.
- Not ideal for
- Not suited to riders wanting a light, flickable bike for tight twisty roads or off-road use.
Scores are derived from the spec sheet using the same model across every bike, so they compare like for like.
Engine
- Capacity
- 1285.0 ccm
- Power
- 130.0 HP
- Engine type
- In-line six, four-stroke
- Power/weight ratio
- 0.4012 HP/kg
- Bore x stroke
- 62.0 x 71.0 mm
- Compression
- 9.3:1
- Cooling system
- Liquid
- Valves per cylinder
- 2
- Torque
- Not on record - add it
Transmission
- Gearbox
- 5-speed
- Transmission type
- Manual
- Final drive
- Shaft
Dimensions & weight
Brakes & wheels
- Front brakes
- Dual disc
- Rear brakes
- Single disc
- Front tyre
- 110/90-18
- Rear tyre
- 130/90-17
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 | 1984 | 1985 | 1987 | 1988 | 1989 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 1285.00 ccm (78.41 cubic inches) | 1285.00 ccm (78.41 cubic inches) | 1285.00 ccm (78.41 cubic inches) | 1285.00 ccm (78.41 cubic inches) | 1285.00 ccm (78.41 cubic inches) |
| Fuel capacity | 27.00 litres (7.13 gallons) | 27.00 litres (7.13 gallons) | 27.00 litres (7.13 gallons) | 27.00 litres (7.13 gallons) | 27.00 litres (7.13 gallons) |
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 Z 1300 DFI?
The 1985 Kawasaki Z 1300 DFI has a Capacity of 1285.0 ccm (78.42 cubic inches).
What engine power does the Kawasaki Z 1300 DFI have?
The 1985 Kawasaki Z 1300 DFI has a Power of 130.0 HP.
How many gears does the Kawasaki Z 1300 DFI have?
The 1985 Kawasaki Z 1300 DFI has a Gearbox of 5-speed.
How much does the Kawasaki Z 1300 DFI weigh?
The 1985 Kawasaki Z 1300 DFI has a Wet weight of 324.0 kg (714.3 pounds).
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