Sportbikes

2005MZ 1000S

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The 2005 MZ 1000 S is a middleweight sport bike designed for riders seeking nimble handling and accessible performance. Its 999cc liquid-cooled twin engine delivers 115.3 horsepower with a relatively light 210kg kerb weight, making it ideal for canyon carving and daily riding. Known for its agile chassis and comfortable ergonomics, this German-built machine balances sporty capability with practical usability.

Capacity: 999.0 ccm
Engine: Parallel Twin, four-stroke
Gearbox: 6-speed
Dry weight: 210.0 kg
Seat height: 820 mm
Power: 115.3 HP (86.0 kW)

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What’s new for the 2005 MZ 1000S

vs the 2004

Spec	2004	2005
Power	115.0 HP (84.6 kW)	115.3 HP (86.0 kW)
Torque	98.0 Nm (10.0 kgf-m or 72.3 ft.lbs)	95.0 Nm (9.7 kgf-m or 70.1 ft.lbs)
Wheelbase	1425 mm (56.1 inches)	1445 mm (56.9 inches)

Other years 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009

How it rides

Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested

Off-road & trail10%

Cornering75%

City riding55%

Daily riding55%

Touring50%

Two-up45%

Track65%

Best for: Built as a sport-touring hybrid, it favors spirited road riding and twisty backroads over outright track dominance or long-distance cruising comfort.
Built for: The MZ 1000 S has a distinctive, characterful personality thanks to its unusual parallel-twin engine, offering strong torque delivery and a raw mechanical feel rare in mainstream sportbikes.
Not ideal for: It is not a good fit for off-road adventures, novice riders, or those seeking plush long-haul touring comfort.

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 820mm, a rider of 68.9" with a 31" (estimated) inseam will reach the ground with balls of both feet on the 2005 MZ 1000S, with a cramped knee angle of around 70 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: 999.0 ccm
Power: 115.3 HP (86.0 kW)
Torque: 95.0 Nm (9.7 kgf-m)
Engine type: Parallel Twin, four-stroke
Power/weight ratio: 0.5490 HP/kg (dry)
Bore x stroke: 96.0 x 69.0 mm
Cooling system: Liquid
Fuel system: Injection
Starting: Electric
Valves per cylinder: 4

Transmission

Gearbox: 6-speed
Transmission type: Manual
Final drive: Chain

Dimensions & weight

Wheelbase: 1445 mm
Seat height: 820 mm
Dry weight: 210.0 kg
Fuel capacity: 20.00 litres
Reserve fuel capacity: 5.00 litres

Chassis & suspension

Frame: Dual tube bridge frame
Front suspension: Upside-down fork
Rear suspension: Central suspension strut

Brakes & wheels

Front brakes: Double disc
Front brakes diameter: 320 mm
Rear brakes: Single disc
Rear brakes diameter: 243 mm
Front tyre: 120/70-ZR17
Rear tyre: 180/55-ZR17

Other

Color options: Black, Silver as standard

Specs last verified against published sources: October 2026.

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	2003	2005	2006	2008	2009
Capacity	998 cc	999 cc	1000 cc	999 cc	999 cc
Dry weight	210 kg	210 kg	210 kg	210 kg	210 kg
Seat height	820 mm	820 mm	820 mm	820 mm	820 mm
Fuel capacity	20 L	20 L	20 L	20 L	20 L