Z 1300 DFI
1988 Kawasaki Z 1300 DFI Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown
Built around Kawasaki's classic motorcycle platform, the 1988 Kawasaki Z 1300 DFI relies on a 1285 cc (78.4 cu in) liquid-cooled in-line six, four-stroke powerplant. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 130 HP (94.9 kW) at 8,000 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 5-speed gearbox and shaft drive (cardan) final drive. With a specific output of 101.2 HP per liter, the engine character is reflecting a performance-oriented street tune that balances strong mid-range pull with an energetic top-end rush.
On the scales, the Z 1300 DFI measures 324 kg (714 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.4 HP/kg (2.49 kg per horsepower). The 27-liter (7.1 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints.
Within MotoLibrary's Kawasaki archive, this model family spans 6 indexed model years from 1984 to 1989, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.
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