At the heart of the 2008 Kawasaki Z1000 naked motorcycle, Kawasaki pairs a 953 cc (58.2 cu in) air-cooled in-line four, four-stroke architecture with road-focused gearing. In factory specification, maximum torque reaches 72.8 Nm (53.7 lb-ft) at 8,200 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 77.2 x 50.9 mm (3.0 x 2.0 inches) with a 11.2:1 compression ratio.
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 1,445 mm (56.9 in) wheelbase engineered for balanced agility and highway composure. The 18.54-liter (4.9 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints.
Within MotoLibrary's Kawasaki archive, this model family spans 14 indexed model years from 2007 to 2024, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.
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
Torque72.8 Nm (7.4 kgf-m or 53.7 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 ControlDouble Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)
IgnitionTCBI Digital Advance
CoolingAir
Transmission
Gearbox6-speed
Final DriveChain (final drive)
Chassis
Frame TypeBackbone, high-tensile steel tubes and cast aluminum engine sub-frame
Rake24.5°
Trail102 mm (4.0 inches)
Front Suspension41mm inverted cartridge fork with stepless rebound damping and adjustable spring preload / 4.7 in.
Rear SuspensionBottom-Link Uni-Trak® with gas-charged shock, stepless rebound damping and adjustable spring preload / 5.9 in.
Wheelbase1445 mm (56.9 inches)
Wheels & Brakes
Front Tyre120/70-ZR17
Rear Tyre190/50-ZR17
Front BrakesDouble disc
Front Brake Ø300 mm (11.8 inches)
Rear BrakesSingle disc
Rear Brake Ø250 mm (9.8 inches)
Dimensions & Weight
Seat Height820 mm (32.3 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
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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.
