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2008 Kawasaki Z 1000

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2008 Kawasaki Z 1000 Specifications

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Identification
Model Type	Standard
BASE MSRP(US)	$8,899.00
Dealers	Kawasaki Dealers
Warranty	12
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Engine:
Engine Type	Horizontal In-line
Cylinders	4
Engine Stroke	4-Stroke
Torque (Ft Lbs/Nm)	72.8 / 98.7
Torque RPM	8200
Cooling	Liquid
Valves	16
Valves Per Cylinder	4
Valve Configuration	DOHC
Bore (mm/in)	77.2 / 3.04
Stroke (mm/in)	50.9 / 2.01
Displacement (cc/ci)	953 / 58.2
Compression Ratio	11.2:1
Starter	Electric
Ram Air Induction	No
Fuel Type	Gas
Carburetion Brand	Keihin
Fuel Injector	Yes
Fuel Injector Size (mm)	36
Carburetor	No
Carburetion Type	Fuel Injected
Transmission:
Transmission Type	Manual
Number Of Speeds	6
Primary Drive (Rear Wheel)	Chain
Reverse	No
Wheels & Tires:
Wheels Composition	Aluminum
Tube / Tubeless	Tubeless
Front Tire Width	120
Front Tire Aspect Ratio	70
Front Tire Speed Rating	Z
Front Wheel Diameter	17
Rear Tire Width	190
Rear Tire Aspect Ratio	50
Rear Tire Speed Rating	Z
Rear Wheel Diameter	17
Front Tire (Full Spec)	120/70 ZR17
Rear Tire (Full Spec)	190/50 ZR17
Brakes:
Front Brake Type	Dual Disc
Front Brake Diameter (in/mm)	11.8 / 300
Front Caliper Pistons	4
Rear Brake Type	Disc
Rear Brake Diameter (in/mm)	9.8 / 205
Rear Caliper Pistons	1
Suspension:
Front Suspension Type	Inverted Fork
Front Suspension Size (in/mm)	1.6 / 41
Front Travel (in/mm)	4.7 / 120
Front Adjustable Fork Pre-Load	Yes
Front Adjustable Rebound Damping	Yes
Front Central Suspension Strut	No
Steering Damper	No
Rear Suspension Type	Twin Sided Swing Arm
Rear Travel (in/mm)	5.9 / 150
Rear Adjustable Shock / Spring Pre-Load	Yes
Rear Adjustable Rebound Damping	Yes
Number Rear Shock Absorbers	1
Rear Suspension Brand Name	UNI-TRAK®
Rear Suspension Material	Aluminum
Air Adjustable	No
Steering:
Steering Control	Handlebar
Technical Specifications:
Length (ft)	6.86
Width (in/mm)	30.7 / 779.8
Height (in/mm)	41.9 / 1064.3
Wheelbase (in/mm)	56.9 / 1445.3
Rake (degrees)	24.5
Trail (in/mm)	4 / 101.6
Ground Clearance (in/mm)	6.3 / 160
Length (ft/ft)	6
Length (ft/in)	10
Dry Weight (lbs/kg)	451.9 / 205
Fuel Capacity (gal/l)	4.9 / 18.5
Engine Displacement to Weight (cc)	2.11
Seats:
Seat Type	Two-Piece
Adjustable	No
Seat Material	Vinyl
Seat Location	Driver and Passenger
Folding	No
Seat Height (in/mm)	32.3 / 820.4
Number Of Seats	2
Seat Tail Cover	Standard
Grab Rail or Strap	Standard
Exterior:
Frame	Steel
Body Material	Plastic
Hand Grip Material	Rubber
Foot Peg Material	Rubber
Foot Peg Location	Driver and Passenger
Adjustable	No
Chain Guard	Yes
Drive Shaft Guard	No
Fork Guards	Yes
Saddle Bag Guard	No
Hand Guards	No
Brush Guard	No
Light Guard	No
Drive Shaft Cover	No
Side Cover	Yes
Front Fender Material	Plastic
Rear Fender Material	Plastic
Top Crown	Standard
Stand Type	Kick
Handlebars	Standard
Upper Fairing	Standard
License Plate	Standard
Instrumentation:
Digital Instrumentation	Standard
Clock	Standard
Tachometer	Standard
Trip Odometer	Standard
Speedometer	Standard
Temperature Warning Type	Gauge
Fuel Level Warning Type	Gauge
Pricing:
Warranty (Condition)	Limited
Zero Price Schema	0
Identification:
Generic Type (Primary)	Standard
Manufacturer Country	Japan
Introduction Year	1977
MIC Model Segment	ON-HWY Traditional
Mounts:
Windshield Mounts	Standard
Paint & Finish:
Metallic	Yes
Glass:
Folding	Yes
Windshield Lowers	No
Height Adjustable	No
Tinted	Yes
Height	Low
Storage:
Underseat Storage	Standard
Lockable Storage	Standard
Lights:
Headlight Mounts	Standard
Halogen Headlight (s)	Standard
Convenience:
Handlebar Lock	Standard

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THE Z1000 MIGHT JUST BE THE PERFECT STREET FIGHTER. LITERBIKE POWER, THE SIZE OF A 600, PERFECT ERGOS, AND A PRICE UNDER $9k, YOU CANT BEAT THIS BIKE. I WISH IT GOT BETTER MPGs, BUT WHAT DO YOU EXPECT FROM A BIG MOTOR? IF KAWASAKI ADDED MORE COLORS TO ITS LINE UP, THEY MIGHT EVEN SELL QUITE A FEW MO... Read Full Review

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