Z 1000

1976 Kawasaki Z 1000 Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

At the heart of the 1976 Kawasaki Z 1000 sport touring motorcycle, Kawasaki relies on a 1015 cc (61.9 cu in) air-cooled in-line four, four-stroke powerplant. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 85 HP (62 kW) at 8,000 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 5-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 83.7 HP per liter, the engine character is indicating a tractable, stress-free state of tune focused on everyday usability and broad torque delivery.

On the scales, the Z 1000 measures 256 kg (564 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.33 HP/kg (3.01 kg per horsepower). The 16.5-liter (4.4 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints, while factory top speed is listed at 210 km/h (130 mph).

Within MotoLibrary's Kawasaki archive, this model family spans 7 indexed model years from 1976 to 2006, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.