Z800 e

2016 Kawasaki Z800 e Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

Built around Kawasaki's naked motorcycle platform, the 2016 Kawasaki Z800 e 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 46.9 HP (34.3 kW), transferring power to the rear wheel through a 6-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 58.2 HP per liter, the engine character is prioritizing low-RPM tractability, mechanical longevity and relaxed throttle response over peak redline numbers.

On the scales, the Z800 e measures 226 kg (498 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.21 HP/kg (4.82 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 3 indexed model years from 2013 to 2016, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.