Positioned in Kawasaki's naked motorcycle lineup, the 2013 Kawasaki Z1000 utilizes a 1043 cc (63.6 cu in) liquid-cooled in-line four, four-stroke layout. 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 measures 218.2 kg (481 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 1,440 mm (56.7 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 14 indexed model years from 2007 to 2024, 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
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)
DrivelineX-Ring Chain
Chassis
Frame TypeAluminum Backbone
Rake24.5°
Trail104 mm (4.1 inches)
Front Suspension41 mm inverted cartridge fork with stepless compression and rebound damping, adjustable spring preload / 4.7 in.
Rear SuspensionHorizontal monoshock with stepless rebound damping, adjustable spring preload / 5.4 in.
Wheelbase1440 mm (56.7 inches)
Wheels & Brakes
Front Tyre120/70-ZR17
Rear Tyre190/50-ZR17
Front BrakesDouble disc. Petal-type rotors with radial-mount four-piston calipers
Front Brake Ø300 mm (11.8 inches)
Rear BrakesSingle disc. Petal-type rotor with single-piston caliper
Rear Brake Ø250 mm (9.8 inches)
Dimensions & Weight
Weight incl.218.2 kg (481.0 pounds)
Seat Height815 mm (32.1 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
Overall Height1085 mm (42.7 inches)
Overall Length2096 mm (82.5 inches)
Overall Width805 mm (31.7 inches)
Fuel Capacity15.14 litres (4.00 US gallons)
Other
StarterElectric
Color OptionsGolden Blazed Green/Metallic Spark Black
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Seat Height
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Fuel Capacity
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Brakes
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Suspension
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Transmission
Transmission and final drive affect maintenance, smoothness and everyday usability.
