At the heart of the 2007 Kawasaki Z1000 ABS naked motorcycle, Kawasaki relies on a 953 cc (58.2 cu in) liquid-cooled in-line four, four-stroke powerplant. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 123.4 HP (90.1 kW) at 10,000 rpm while maximum torque reaches 98.7 Nm (72.8 lb-ft) at 8,200 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 6-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 129.5 HP per liter and a 1,800 rpm working window between peak torque (8,200 rpm) and peak power (10,000 rpm), 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 Z1000 ABS measures 205 kg (452 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.6 HP/kg (1.66 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 820 mm (32.3 in) seat height — resulting in a taller command-style riding posture suited to medium-to-tall inseams, combined with a 1,455 mm (57.3 in) wheelbase engineered for balanced agility and highway composure. The 18.5-liter (4.9 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints.
Within MotoLibrary's Kawasaki archive, this model family spans 4 indexed model years from 2007 to 2016, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.
Specific Output
129.5 HP/L
Power-to-Weight
0.6 HP/kg (1.66 kg/HP)
Power Band Window
8,200–10,000 rpm
Standover Height
820 mm (32.3 in)
Engine
Displacement953.0 ccm (58.15 cubic inches)
Engine TypeIn-line four, four-stroke
Engine DetailsIn-line four, four-stroke
Power123.4 HP (90.1 kW)) @ 10000 RPM
Torque98.7 Nm (10.1 kgf-m or 72.8 ft.lbs) @ 8200 RPM
Compression11.2:1
Bore x Stroke77.2 x 50.9 mm (3.0 x 2.0 inches)
Valves/Cylinder4
Fuel SystemInjection. Fuel injection: ø36 mm x 4 (Keihin) with oval sub-throttles
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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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