Naked Motorcycles
2016Kawasaki Z800
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The 2016 Kawasaki Z800 is a muscular middleweight naked bike with sharp, aggressive styling. Its liquid-cooled 806cc inline four makes 113 hp at 10,200 rpm and 83 Nm through a six-speed gearbox. ABS was optional, and a 17-litre tank makes it a practical everyday bike.
- Capacity
- 806.0 ccm
- Engine
- In-line four, four-stroke
- Gearbox
- 6-speed
- Wet weight
- 229.0 kg
- Seat height
- 834 mm
- Power
- 113.0 HP (82.5 kW) @ 10200 RPM
How it rides
Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested- Best for
- Built as an aggressive naked streetfighter for spirited road riding, canyon carving, and occasional trackday fun rather than long-distance touring.
- Built for
- A punchy, muscular naked bike that rewards an assertive riding style with strong midrange torque and sharp, direct handling.
- Not ideal for
- Not a great fit for absolute beginners, riders seeking plush all-day touring comfort, or anyone wanting to go off the beaten tarmac.
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
- 806.0 ccm
- Power
- 113.0 HP (82.5 kW) @ 10200 RPM
- Torque
- 83.0 Nm (8.5 kgf-m) @ 8500 RPM
- Engine type
- In-line four, four-stroke
- Power/weight ratio
- 0.4934 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
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
- 229.0 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 with rebound damping and spring preload adjustability
- Rear suspension
- Bottom-Link Uni-Trak, gas-charged shock with piggyback reservoir and stepless rebound damping and 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
- Green/Black, Black/grey, White/gray
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 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 806 cc | 806 cc | 806 cc | 806 cc | 806 cc |
| Seat height | 834 mm | 834 mm | 834 mm | 834 mm | 834 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 17 L | 17 L | 17 L | 17 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 Z800?
The 2016 Kawasaki Z800 has a Capacity of 806.0 ccm (49.19 cubic inches).
What engine power does the Kawasaki Z800 have?
The 2016 Kawasaki Z800 has a Power of 113.0 HP (82.5 kW) @ 10200 RPM.
How many gears does the Kawasaki Z800 have?
The 2016 Kawasaki Z800 has a Gearbox of 6-speed.
What is the torque of the Kawasaki Z800?
The 2016 Kawasaki Z800 has a Torque of 83.0 Nm (8.5 kgf-m or 61.2 ft.lbs) @ 8500 RPM.
How much does the Kawasaki Z800 weigh?
The 2016 Kawasaki Z800 has a Wet weight of 229.0 kg (504.9 pounds).
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