Naked Motorcycles

2016Kawasaki Z800 E

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The 2016 Kawasaki Z800e is a middleweight naked bike designed for riders seeking accessible performance and everyday versatility. Known for its agile handling, comfortable ergonomics, and proven reliability, it delivers responsive power with manageable weight and an upright riding position ideal for both commuting and spirited riding. The bike's 17-liter fuel capacity and balanced chassis make it equally at home in urban environments or winding roads.

Capacity: 806.0 ccm
Engine: In-line four, four-stroke
Gearbox: 6-speed
Wet weight: 226.0 kg
Seat height: 834 mm
Power: 93.9 HP (70.0 kW)

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What’s new for the 2016 Kawasaki Z800 E

vs the 2015

Spec	2015	2016
Power	93.9 HP (69.1 kW)	93.9 HP (70.0 kW)
Torque	76.0 Nm (7.7 kgf-m or 56.1 ft.lbs) @ 7700 RPM	not listed
Front brakes	Double disc. Floating discs.	Double disc. Floating discs. Optional ABS.
Rear brakes	Single disc. Single-piston caliper.	Single disc. Single-piston caliper. Optional ABS.

Other years 2013 2014 2015 2016

How it rides

Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested

Off-road & trail15%

Cornering55%

City riding70%

Daily riding68%

Touring45%

Two-up45%

Track25%

Best for: It is built primarily for city commuting and everyday street riding rather than outright performance or highway touring.
Built for: It carries the aggressive Z-series naked styling and chassis but delivers a tamer, more forgiving powerband suited to learners and A2-license riders.
Not ideal for: It is not the right choice for riders seeking strong overtaking power, sustained high-speed touring, or any off-road capability.

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

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Your height

Inseam (optional)

Units

At 834mm, a rider of 68.9" with a 31" (estimated) inseam will reach the ground with balls of both feet on the 2016 Kawasaki Z800 E, with a relaxed knee angle of around 130 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: 806.0 ccm
Power: 93.9 HP (70.0 kW)
Engine type: In-line four, four-stroke
Power/weight ratio: 0.4155 HP/kg (wet)
Bore x stroke: 71.0 x 50.9 mm
Compression: 11.9:1
Cooling system: Liquid
Fuel system: Injection
Starting: Electric
Ignition: Digital
Valves per cylinder: 4
Lubrication system: Forced lubrication, wet sump
Torque: Not on record - add it

Transmission

Gearbox: 6-speed
Transmission type: Manual
Final drive: Chain
Clutch: Wet multi-disc, manual

Dimensions & weight

Wheelbase: 1445 mm
Overall length: 2100 mm
Overall width: 800 mm
Overall height: 1050 mm
Seat height: 834 mm
Wet weight: 226.0 kg
Fuel capacity: 17.00 litres
Ground clearance: 150 mm
Dry weight: Not on record - add it

Chassis & suspension

Frame: Tubular backbone (with engine sub-frame), high-tensile steel
Front suspension: 41 mm inverted fork
Rear suspension: Bottom-Link Uni-Trak, gas-charged shock with 7-way preload adjustability
Rake (fork angle): 31.0°

Brakes & wheels

Front brakes: Double disc. Floating discs. Optional ABS.
Front brakes diameter: 310 mm
Rear brakes: Single disc. Single-piston caliper. Optional ABS.
Rear brakes diameter: 250 mm
ABS: Optional
Front tyre: 120/70-ZR17
Rear tyre: 180/55-ZR17

Other

Color options: Metallic Spark Black/Pearl Stardust White, Metallic Spark Black/Flat Ebony, Metallic Spark Black/Candy Matte Orange
Comments: Power reduced version of the Z800. ABS brakes ads 2 kg. Listed power is the full-power version; an A2 licence version restricted to 35 kW (47.6 PS) was also available.

Specs last verified against published sources: October 2026.