2008 Kawasaki
Z1000
MSRP $8,899
At the heart of the matter is the oversquare Inline-Four, with a 77.2mm bore and 50.9mm stroke resulting in the most diminutive motor in the test. Kawasaki modified the engine's cam profiles and shrunk intake and exhaust valves by 0.5mm, as well as utilizing a new crankshaft and increasing flywheel mass to smooth it all out. They also kept the Z's distinctive four-pipe look, with a new 4-2-1-2 exhaust system with a flared-out faux dual-pipe cap. The changes are meant to both comply with new emissions standards and improve performance in the lower half of the powerband. On the dyno the Zed's engine is lowest in horsepower, producing 107.5 ponies at 9700 rpm.
Year
Manufacturer
Model
Engine Type
Engine Displacement
Bore & Stroke
Compression Ratio
Cooling
Fuel System
Ignition
Starting System
Transmission
Final Drive
Rake and Trail
Wheel Base
Seat Height
Front Suspension
Rear Suspension
Front Brake
Rear Brake
Front Tire
Rear Tire
Fuel Capacity
Dry Weight
MSRP
2008
Kawasaki
Z1000
Four-cylinder 4-stroke DOHC
953cc
77.20 x 50.9mm
11.2:1
Liquid cooled
DFI w/four 36mm Keihin throttle bodies
TCBI Digital Advance
Electric
Six-speed
Chain
24.5°/4.0 in.
56.9 in.
32.3 in.
4.7 in.
5.9 in.
Dual Disc
Disc
120/70 ZR17
190/50 ZR17
4.9 gal.
NA
$8,899
