2017 Kawasaki Z800 e version Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown
At the heart of the 2017 Kawasaki Z800 e version naked motorcycle, Kawasaki features a 806 cc (49.2 cu in) liquid-cooled in-line four, four-stroke configuration. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 95 HP (69.3 kW) at 9,500 rpm while maximum torque reaches 76 Nm (56.1 lb-ft) at 8,000 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 6-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 117.9 HP per liter and a 1,500 rpm working window between peak torque (8,000 rpm) and peak power (9,500 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 Z800 e version measures 226 kg (498 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.42 HP/kg (2.38 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 834 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-liter (4.5 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints.
Within MotoLibrary's Kawasaki archive, this model family spans 2 indexed model years from 2015 to 2017, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.
Specific Output
117.9 HP/L
Power-to-Weight
0.42 HP/kg (2.38 kg/HP)
Power Band Window
8,000–9,500 rpm
Standover Height
834 mm (32.8 in)
Engine
Displacement806.0 ccm (49.18 cubic inches)
Engine TypeIn-line four, four-stroke
Engine DetailsV2, four-stroke
Power95.0 HP (69.3 kW)) @ 9500 RPM
Torque76.0 Nm (7.7 kgf-m or 56.1 ft.lbs) @ 8000 RPM
Compression11.9:1
Bore x Stroke71.0 x 50.9 mm (2.8 x 2.0 inches)
Valves/Cylinder4
Fuel SystemInjection. 34 mm x 4 (Mikuni), with dual throttle valves
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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
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