Naked Motorcycles

2016Kawasaki Z1000 Sugomi

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The 2016 Kawasaki Z1000 Sugomi is a middleweight naked bike designed for experienced riders seeking a balance of performance and everyday usability. Known for its aggressive styling and responsive handling, it delivers accessible sportbike thrills with a manageable 815mm seat height and 223kg dry weight. The Sugomi excels as a versatile platform for spirited riding on both road and track.

Capacity: 1043.0 ccm
Engine: In-line four, four-stroke
Gearbox: 6-speed
Wet weight: 223.0 kg
Seat height: 815 mm
Power: 140.1 HP (102.3 kW) @ 10000 RPM

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How it rides

Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested

Off-road & trail10%

Cornering88%

City riding75%

Daily riding65%

Touring40%

Two-up45%

Track70%

Best for: Built primarily for spirited road riding and urban attack duty, blending naked-bike aggression with everyday usability.
Built for: Aggressive, muscular, and street-fighter styled, the Z1000 Sugomi edition adds Akrapovic exhaust flair and special livery to an already punchy inline-four naked bike.
Not ideal for: This is not the right choice for new riders, off-road use, or anyone prioritizing long-distance comfort and passenger accommodation.

Scores are derived from the spec sheet using the same model across every bike, so they compare like for like.

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Units

At 815mm, a rider of 175cm with a 79cm (estimated) inseam will reach the ground with both feet flat on the 2016 Kawasaki Z1000 Sugomi, with a relaxed knee angle of around 125 degrees and a forward-leaning riding position.

Assumes about 30mm of suspension sag once seated. This is an approximation from category-typical geometry, not a measurement of this bike or of you - sit on one before you buy.

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Full specifications

Engine

Capacity: 1043.0 ccm
Power: 140.1 HP (102.3 kW) @ 10000 RPM
Torque: 111.0 Nm (11.3 kgf-m) @ 7300 RPM
Engine type: In-line four, four-stroke
Power/weight ratio: 0.6283 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: 223.0 kg
Fuel capacity: 17.00 litres
Ground clearance: 125 mm
Dry weight: Not on record - add it

Chassis & suspension

Frame: Aluminum backbone
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
Rake (fork angle): 24.5°
Trail: 104 mm