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Tech Info
 1977 Kawasaki Z1000 exhibited at classic car show in 2014 | |
| Manufacturer | Kawasaki |
|---|---|
| Parent company | Kawasaki Heavy Industries |
| Production | 1977–2005 |
| Predecessor | KZ900 |
| Successor | KZ1100 |
| Engine | 1,015 cc (61.9 cu in) 1977-1981 998 cc (60.9 cu in) 1981-2005 4 stroke DOHC air cooled Inline 4, Bore x stroke 70.0 mm x 66.0 mm, Compression ratio 8.7:1 |
| Top speed | 132 mph (212 km/h)[1] |
| Power | 83 hp (62 kW) @ 8,000 rpm (1977), 90 hp (67 kW)(1978)[2] |
| Wheelbase | 1,505 mm (59.3 in) |
| Dimensions | L: 2,210 mm (87 in) W: 880 mm (35 in) H: 1,200 mm (47 in) |
| Weight | 245.5 kg (541 lb)[1] (dry) 563 lb (255 kg)(½ tank)[1] (wet) |
| Fuel capacity | 16.7 l (4.4 US gal) |
| Fuel consumption | 45 mpg-US (5.2 L/100 km)[1] |
| Turning radius | 2.4 m (7.9 ft) |