Touring Motorcycles
1988Kawasaki ZG 1300 Voyager
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The 1988 Kawasaki ZG 1300 Voyager is a Japanese touring bike powered by a 1286cc liquid-cooled inline four making 130 hp and 118 Nm. It weighs 324 kg dry and has a 5-speed gearbox and a 27-litre tank.
- Capacity
- 1286.0 ccm
- Engine
- In-line four, four-stroke
- Gearbox
- 5-speed
- Dry weight
- 324.0 kg
- Seat height
- 757 mm
- Power
- 130.0 HP (96.9 kW) @ 8000 RPM
How it rides
Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested- Best for
- Touring motorcycle built for its class - distance comfort and touring.
- Built for
- A touring motorcycle from Kawasaki, built around a 1286cc 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 aggressive off-road or track 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 →78
out of 100Good
The 1988 Kawasaki ZG 1300 Voyager passed its annual roadworthiness test first time 89.2% of the time, 6.4 points above expected for bikes of the same age and mileage. That beats 78% of models.
All years of this model: 76 / 100 (good) from 791 tests.
89.2%Passed first time
4.3%Failed outright
6.5%Fixed during test
32,000Typical miles
139Tests
Pass rate by miles ridden
All years of this model.
Score by year first registered
65
97
43
78
1984198519861988
Against its rivals · ranks 3 of 6
| # | Model (all years) | Score | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Harley-Davidson Electra Glide Ultra Classic | 86 Excellent | 582 |
| 2 | Harley-Davidson FLHS 1340 Electra Glide Sport | 77 Good | 1,031 |
| 3 | Kawasaki ZG 1300 Voyager | 76 Good | 791 |
| 4 | Harley-Davidson FLHTC 1340 Electra Glide Classic | 67 Good | 560 |
| 5 | Honda GL 1500/6 Gold Wing | 67 Good | 6,517 |
| 6 | Harley-Davidson FLTC 1340 Tour Glide Classic | 47 Average | 180 |
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
- 1286.0 ccm
- Power
- 130.0 HP (96.9 kW) @ 8000 RPM
- Torque
- 118.0 Nm (12.0 kgf-m) @ 6500 RPM
- Engine type
- In-line four, four-stroke
- Power/weight ratio
- 0.4012 HP/kg (dry)
- Bore x stroke
- 62.0 x 71.0 mm
- Cooling system
- Liquid
- Fuel system
- Injection
- Starting
- Electric
- Ignition
- Electronic with vacuum advance
Transmission
- Gearbox
- 5-speed
- Transmission type
- Manual
- Final drive
- Shaft
Performance
- Top speed
- 233.0 km/h (144.8 mph)
Dimensions & weight
- Seat height
- 757 mm
- Dry weight
- 324.0 kg
- Wet weight
- 417.0 kg
- Fuel capacity
- 27.00 litres
Chassis & suspension
- Frame
- Double-downtube, full-cradle frame; box-section steel swing arm
- Front suspension
- 41mm Kayaba air adjustable forks
- Rear suspension
- Dual Kayaba shocks, fully adjustable.
Brakes & wheels
- Front brakes
- 2x 266mm discs 1 piston caliper
- Front brakes diameter
- 266 mm
- Rear brakes
- Single 296mm disc 1 piston caliper
- Rear brakes diameter
- 296 mm
- Front tyre
- 130/90-16
- Rear tyre
- 150/90-15
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 | 1984 | 1985 | 1987 | 1988 | 1989 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 1286 cc | 1286 cc | 1286 cc | 1286 cc | 1286 cc |
| Dry weight | 324 kg | 324 kg | 324 kg | 324 kg | 324 kg |
| Seat height | 757 mm | 757 mm | 757 mm | 757 mm | 757 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 27 L | 27 L | 27 L | 27 L | 27 L |
| Bike Reliability ⓘ | 65 Good | 97 Excellent | Too few tests | 78 Good | 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 ZG 1300 Voyager?
The 1988 Kawasaki ZG 1300 Voyager has a Capacity of 1286.0 ccm (78.48 cubic inches).
What engine power does the Kawasaki ZG 1300 Voyager have?
The 1988 Kawasaki ZG 1300 Voyager has a Power of 130.0 HP (96.9 kW) @ 8000 RPM.
How many gears does the Kawasaki ZG 1300 Voyager have?
The 1988 Kawasaki ZG 1300 Voyager has a Gearbox of 5-speed.
What is the torque of the Kawasaki ZG 1300 Voyager?
The 1988 Kawasaki ZG 1300 Voyager has a Torque of 118.0 Nm (12.0 kgf-m or 87.0 ft.lbs) @ 6500 RPM.
How much does the Kawasaki ZG 1300 Voyager weigh?
The 1988 Kawasaki ZG 1300 Voyager has a Dry weight of 324.0 kg (714.3 pounds).
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