Positioned in Kawasaki's super motard motorcycle lineup, the 2016 Kawasaki D-Tracker relies on a 144 cc (8.8 cu in) air-cooled single cylinder, four-stroke powerplant. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 12 HP (8.8 kW) at 8,000 rpm while maximum torque reaches 11.3 Nm (8.3 lb-ft) at 6,500 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 5-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 83.3 HP per liter and a 1,500 rpm working window between peak torque (6,500 rpm) and peak power (8,000 rpm), the engine character is indicating a tractable, stress-free state of tune focused on everyday usability and broad torque delivery.
On the scales, the D-Tracker measures 120 kg (265 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.1 HP/kg (10 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 840 mm (33.1 in) seat height — resulting in a taller command-style riding posture suited to medium-to-tall inseams, combined with a 1,255 mm (49.4 in) wheelbase engineered for quick, flickable steering geometry. The 6.9-liter (1.8 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints.
Within MotoLibrary's Kawasaki archive, this model family spans 2 indexed model years from 2016 to 2017, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.
Specific Output
83.3 HP/L
Power-to-Weight
0.1 HP/kg (10 kg/HP)
Power Band Window
6,500–8,000 rpm
Standover Height
840 mm (33.1 in)
Engine
Displacement144.0 ccm (8.79 cubic inches)
Engine TypeSingle cylinder, four-stroke
Engine DetailsSingle cylinder, four-stroke
Power12.0 HP (8.8 kW)) @ 8000 RPM
Torque11.3 Nm (1.2 kgf-m or 8.3 ft.lbs) @ 6500 RPM
Compression9.5:1
Bore x Stroke58.0 x 54.4 mm (2.3 x 2.1 inches)
Valves/Cylinder2
Fuel SystemCarburettor. NCV 24
Fuel ControlSingle Overhead Cams (SOHC)
IgnitionDC-CDI
LubricationForced lubrication, wet sump
CoolingAir
Transmission
Gearbox5-speed
Final DriveChain (final drive)
Chassis
Frame TypePerimeter, steel
Rake27.0°
Trail92 mm (3.6 inches)
Front Suspension35 mm inverted fork
Front Travel150 mm (5.9 inches)
Rear SuspensionUni-Trak
Rear Travel192 mm (7.6 inches)
Wheelbase1255 mm (49.4 inches)
Ground Clearance270 mm (10.6 inches)
Wheels & Brakes
Front Tyre100/80-17
Rear Tyre120/70-17
Front BrakesSingle disc. Dual piston calliper
Front Brake Ø240 mm (9.4 inches)
Rear BrakesSingle disc
Rear Brake Ø190 mm (7.5 inches)
WheelsWire spoked
Dimensions & Weight
Dry Weight120.0 kg (264.6 pounds)
Power/Weight0.1000 HP/kg
Seat Height840 mm (33.1 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
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Power
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Torque
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Seat Height
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Weight
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Fuel Capacity
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Brakes
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Suspension
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Transmission
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