Naked Motorcycles
2012Kawasaki Z1000 ABS
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The 2012 Kawasaki Z1000 ABS is a muscular super-naked with sharp styling and strong performance. Its liquid-cooled 1,043cc inline four makes 138 hp and 110 Nm through a six-speed gearbox. ABS, an 815 mm seat and a 15-litre tank make it fast but manageable on the road.
- Capacity
- 1043.0 ccm
- Engine
- In-line four, four-stroke
- Gearbox
- 6-speed
- Dry weight
- 205.0 kg
- Seat height
- 815 mm
- Power
- 138.0 HP (101.5 kW)
How it rides
Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested- Best for
- Built for aggressive street riding, sport-oriented commuting, and weekend canyon carving rather than long-distance touring or off-road use.
- Built for
- A muscular, streetfighter-styled naked bike with sharp handling, strong brakes, and an eager engine that rewards spirited, confident riding.
- Not ideal for
- Not the right choice for new riders, those seeking plush all-day comfort, or anyone planning serious off-road or heavy touring use.
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
- 138.0 HP (101.5 kW)
- Torque
- 110.0 Nm (11.2 kgf-m) @ 7800 RPM
- Engine type
- In-line four, four-stroke
- Power/weight ratio
- 0.6732 HP/kg (dry)
- 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
- 1440 mm
- Overall length
- 2090 mm
- Overall width
- 780 mm
- Overall height
- 1065 mm
- Seat height
- 815 mm
- Dry weight
- 205.0 kg
- Wet weight
- 221.0 kg
- Fuel capacity
- 15.00 litres
- Ground clearance
- 125 mm
Chassis & suspension
- Frame
- Tubular backbone (with engine sub-frame), high-tensile steel
- Front suspension
- 41 mm inverted fork with stepless rebound damping and spring preload adjustability
- Rear suspension
- Bottom-Link Uni-Trak with gas-charged shock, stepless rebound damping and spring preload adjustability
- Front wheel travel
- 120 mm
- Rear wheel travel
- 135 mm
- Rake (fork angle)
- 24.5°
- Trail
- 103 mm
Brakes & wheels
- Front brakes
- Double disc. Dual semi-floating 300 mm petal discs
- Front brakes diameter
- 300 mm
- Rear brakes
- Single disc. Single 250 mm petal disc
- Rear brakes diameter
- 250 mm
- ABS
- Yes
- Front tyre
- 120/70-17
- Rear tyre
- 190/50-17
Specs last verified against published sources: .
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 | 2009 | 2012 | 2014 | 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 953 cc | 953 cc | 1043 cc | 1043 cc | 1043 cc |
| Dry weight | 205 kg | 205 kg | 205 kg | 205 kg | 205 kg |
| Seat height | 820 mm | 820 mm | 815 mm | 815 mm | 815 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 18.5 L | 18.5 L | 15 L | 15.1 L | 17 L |
Illustrative - generated automatically by diffing the year records already on file, not a manufacturer-published changelog.
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Common questions
What is the engine size of the Kawasaki Z1000 ABS?
The 2012 Kawasaki Z1000 ABS has a Capacity of 1043.0 ccm (63.65 cubic inches).
What engine power does the Kawasaki Z1000 ABS have?
The 2012 Kawasaki Z1000 ABS has a Power of 138.0 HP (101.5 kW).
How many gears does the Kawasaki Z1000 ABS have?
The 2012 Kawasaki Z1000 ABS has a Gearbox of 6-speed.
What is the torque of the Kawasaki Z1000 ABS?
The 2012 Kawasaki Z1000 ABS has a Torque of 110.0 Nm (11.2 kgf-m or 81.1 ft.lbs) @ 7800 RPM.
How much does the Kawasaki Z1000 ABS weigh?
The 2012 Kawasaki Z1000 ABS has a Dry weight of 205.0 kg (451.9 pounds).
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