Naked Motorcycles
1980Kawasaki Z 200
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The 1980 Kawasaki Z 200 is a Japanese roadster with a 198cc air-cooled four-stroke single making 17 hp. It weighs 126 kg dry and has a 5-speed gearbox and a 9.1-litre tank.
- Capacity
- 198.0 ccm
- Engine
- Single, four-stroke
- Gearbox
- 5-speed
- Dry weight
- 126.0 kg
- Seat height
- 737 mm
- Power
- 17.0 HP (12.4 kW) @ 8000 RPM
How it rides
Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested- Best for
- Naked bike built for its class - everyday, practical use.
- Built for
- A naked bike from Kawasaki, built around a 198cc engine - a real production model, but this profile is formula-generated from its class and spec sheet rather than individually reviewed.
- Not ideal for
- Not for serious performance or off-road 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?
Worked out in your browser - nothing is sent to usReliability & safety
Bike Reliability score, safety recalls and owner complaintsBike Reliability
How the score works →32
out of 100Below average
The 1980 Kawasaki Z 200 passed its annual roadworthiness test first time 81.2% of the time, 4.5 points below expected for bikes of the same age and mileage. That beats 32% of models.
All years of this model: 28 / 100 (below average) from 973 tests.
81.2%Passed first time
8.8%Failed outright
10.0%Fixed during test
14,000Typical miles
341Tests
Pass rate by miles ridden
All years of this model.
Score by year first registered
27
32
25
40
1979198019811983
Against its rivals · ranks 4 of 6
| # | Model (all years) | Score | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Honda CM 200 T | 34 Below average | 1,188 |
| 2 | Kawasaki Z 250 A | 28 Below average | 186 |
| 3 | Honda CB 400 N | 28 Below average | 4,554 |
| 4 | Kawasaki Z 200 | 28 Below average | 973 |
| 5 | Suzuki GS 500 E | 23 Below average | 5,550 |
| 6 | Kawasaki Z 400 J | 21 Below average | 489 |
Rivals are the most-viewed bikes on MotorcycleDB in the same category and engine size, from within three years of this model.
From British annual roadworthiness tests, 2005-2025. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0 (DVSA MOT test data, Great Britain). How Bike Reliability works.
Engine
- Capacity
- 198.0 ccm
- Power
- 17.0 HP (12.4 kW) @ 8000 RPM
- Torque
- 15.6 Nm (1.6 kgf-m)
- Engine type
- Single, four-stroke
- Power/weight ratio
- 0.1349 HP/kg (dry)
- Bore x stroke
- 66.0 x 58.0 mm
- Cooling system
- Air
- Fuel system
- Carburettor
- Ignition
- Battery Coil
Transmission
- Gearbox
- 5-speed
- Transmission type
- Manual
- Final drive
- Chain
Dimensions & weight
- Wheelbase
- 1280 mm
- Seat height
- 737 mm
- Dry weight
- 126.0 kg
- Fuel capacity
- 9.10 litres
Chassis & suspension
- Front suspension
- Telescopic forks
- Rear suspension
- Dual shocks
Brakes & wheels
- Front brakes
- Single 205 mm disc
- Front brakes diameter
- 205 mm
- Rear brakes
- Drum
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 | 1980 | 1981 | 1982 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 198 cc | 198 cc | 198 cc |
| Dry weight | 126 kg | 126 kg | 126 kg |
| Seat height | 737 mm | 737 mm | 737 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 9.1 L | 9.1 L | 9.1 L |
| Bike Reliability ⓘ | 32 Below average | 25 Below average | Too few tests |
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 Z 200?
The 1980 Kawasaki Z 200 has a Capacity of 198.0 ccm (12.08 cubic inches).
What engine power does the Kawasaki Z 200 have?
The 1980 Kawasaki Z 200 has a Power of 17.0 HP (12.4 kW) @ 8000 RPM.
How many gears does the Kawasaki Z 200 have?
The 1980 Kawasaki Z 200 has a Gearbox of 5-speed.
What is the torque of the Kawasaki Z 200?
The 1980 Kawasaki Z 200 has a Torque of 15.6 Nm (1.6 kgf-m or 11.5 ft.lbs).
How much does the Kawasaki Z 200 weigh?
The 1980 Kawasaki Z 200 has a Dry weight of 126.0 kg (277.8 pounds).
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