Positioned in Kawasaki's naked motorcycle lineup, the 2014 Kawasaki Z1000 ABS relies on a 1043 cc (63.6 cu in) liquid-cooled in-line four, four-stroke powerplant. In factory specification, maximum torque reaches 110.8 Nm (81.7 lb-ft) at 7,300 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 6-speed gearbox and chain final drive. Internal engine geometry specifies a bore and stroke of 77.0 x 56.0 mm (3.0 x 2.2 inches) with a 11.8:1 compression ratio.
On the scales, the Z1000 ABS measures 221 kg (487 lbs) wet (curb). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 815 mm (32.1 in) seat height — offering a neutral standover height that accommodates most average-inseam riders without sacrificing cornering clearance, combined with a 1,435 mm (56.5 in) wheelbase engineered for balanced agility and highway composure. The 15.14-liter (4 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.
Standover Height
815 mm (32.1 in)
Engine
Displacement1043.0 ccm (63.64 cubic inches)
Engine TypeIn-line four, four-stroke
Engine DetailsIn-line four, four-stroke
Torque110.8 Nm (11.3 kgf-m or 81.7 ft.lbs) @ 7300 RPM
Compression11.8:1
Bore x Stroke77.0 x 56.0 mm (3.0 x 2.2 inches)
Valves/Cylinder4
Fuel SystemInjection. DFI with four 38mm Keihin throttle bodies, oval sub-throttles
Fuel ControlDouble Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)
IgnitionTCBI with digital advance
CoolingLiquid
Transmission
Gearbox6-speed
Final DriveChain (final drive)
DrivelineSealed Chain
Chassis
Frame TypeAluminum Backbone
Rake24.5°
Trail103 mm (4.1 inches)
Front Suspension41 mm inverted SFF-BP fork with stepless compression and rebound damping and spring preload adjustability / 4.7 in.
Front Travel120 mm (4.7 inches)
Rear SuspensionHorizontal back-link single shock with adjustable preload and stepless rebound damping / 4.8 in.
Rear Travel135 mm (5.3 inches)
Wheelbase1435 mm (56.5 inches)
Wheels & Brakes
Front Tyre120/70-ZR17
Rear Tyre190/50-ZR17
Front BrakesDouble disc. ABS. Four-piston calipers. Radially mounted.
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Torque
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Seat Height
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Fuel Capacity
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Brakes
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Suspension
Suspension details can matter for comfort, road feel and long-distance riding.
Transmission
Transmission and final drive affect maintenance, smoothness and everyday usability.
