Engineered by Kawasaki for the naked motorcycle segment, the 2017 Kawasaki Z800 ABS relies on a 806 cc (49.2 cu in) liquid-cooled in-line four, four-stroke powerplant. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 113 HP (82.5 kW) at 10,200 rpm while maximum torque reaches 83 Nm (61.2 lb-ft) at 8,500 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 6-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 140.2 HP per liter and a 1,700 rpm working window between peak torque (8,500 rpm) and peak power (10,200 rpm), the engine character is placing it firmly in high-revving supersport territory where top-end breathing dominates.
On the scales, the Z800 ABS measures 231.1 kg (509 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.49 HP/kg (2.05 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 833 mm (32.8 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 17.03-liter (4.5 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints.
Within MotoLibrary's Kawasaki archive, this model family spans 3 indexed model years from 2015 to 2017, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.
Specific Output
140.2 HP/L
Power-to-Weight
0.49 HP/kg (2.05 kg/HP)
Power Band Window
8,500–10,200 rpm
Standover Height
833 mm (32.8 in)
Engine
Displacement806.0 ccm (49.18 cubic inches)
Engine TypeIn-line four, four-stroke
Engine DetailsIn-line four, four-stroke
Power113.0 HP (82.5 kW)) @ 10200 RPM
Torque83.0 Nm (8.5 kgf-m or 61.2 ft.lbs) @ 8500 RPM
Compression11.9:1
Bore x Stroke71.0 x 50.9 mm (2.8 x 2.0 inches)
Valves/Cylinder4
Fuel SystemInjection. DFI with 34mm Keihin throttle bodies
Fuel ControlDouble Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)
IgnitionTCBI with electronic advance
LubricationForced lubrication, wet sump
CoolingLiquid
Transmission
Gearbox6-speed
Final DriveChain (final drive)
ClutchWet multi-disc, manual
DrivelineSealed chain
Chassis
Frame TypeHigh-tensile steel backbone
Rake24.0°
Trail99 mm (3.9 inches)
Front Suspension41mm inverted fork with rebound damping and spring preload adjustability/4.7 in
Rear SuspensionBottom-link Uni-Trak horizontal monoshock with piggyback reservoir, stepless rebound damping, adjustable spring preload/5.4 in
Wheelbase1445 mm (56.9 inches)
Ground Clearance150 mm (5.9 inches)
Wheels & Brakes
Front Tyre120/70-ZR17
Rear Tyre180/55-ZR17
Front BrakesDouble disc. ABS. Four-piston calipers.
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Brakes
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Suspension
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Transmission
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