2005 Kawasaki Z 1000

2005 Kawasaki Z 1000 pictures, prices, information, and specifications.
Year
2005
Parent Company
Kawasaki
Generic Type (Primary)
Standard
Make
Kawasaki
Display Name
Z 1000
Manufacturer Country
Japan
Introduction Year
1977
Price
Standard
MSRP
$8,499
Warranty (Months)
12
Engine
Standard
Engine Type
In-Line
Cylinders
4
Engine Stroke
4-Stroke
Cooling
Liquid
Valves
16
Valves Per Cylinder
4
Valve Configuration
DOHC
Compression Ratio
11.2:1
Starter
Electric
Fuel Type
Gas
Carburetion
Standard
Fuel Injector
Yes
Carburetor
No
Carburetion Type
Fuel Injected
Bore (mm/in)
77.2 / 3.04
Stroke (in/mm)
2.01 / 50.9
Displacement (cc/ci)
953 / 58.2
Fuel Injector Size (mm)
38
Transmission
Standard
Transmission Type
Manual
Number Of Speeds
6
Overdrive
No
Reverse
No
Primary Drive (Rear Wheel)
Chain
Dimensions
Standard
Weight
Standard
Capacities
Standard
Performance
Standard
Length (in/mm)
81.9 / 2080.3
Width (in/mm)
30.3 / 769.6
Height (in/mm)
41.5 / 1054.1
Wheelbase (in/mm)
55.9 / 1419.9
Ground Clearance (in/mm)
5.7 / 144.8
Dry Weight (lbs/kg)
437 / 198.2
Fuel Capacity (gal/l)
4.8 / 18.2
Engine Displacement to Weight (cc)
2.18
Construction
Standard
Frame
Steel
Body Material
Plastic
Foot Pegs
Standard
Foot Peg Location
Driver and Passenger
Adjustable
No
Hand Grips
Standard
Handlebars
Standard
Exterior Guards
Standard
Brush Guard
No
Drive Shaft Guard
No
Fork Guards
Yes
Hand Guards
No
Light Guard
No
Saddle Bag Guard
No
Exterior Covers
Standard
Front Fender
Standard
Rear Fender
Standard
Stand
Standard
Stand Type
Kick
Upper Fairing
Standard
Steering Control
Handlebar
Front Suspension Type
Inverted Fork
Front Adjustable Fork Pre-Load
Yes
Front Adjustable Rebound Damping
Yes
Front Central Suspension Strut
No
Steering Damper
No
Rear Suspension Brand Name
UNI-TRAK®
Rear Suspension Type
Twin Sided Swing Arm
Rear Suspension Material
Aluminum
Rear Adjustable Shock / Spring Pre-Load
Yes
Rear Adjustable Rebound Damping
Yes
Number Rear Shock Absorbers
1
Air Adjustable
No
Front Suspension Size (in/mm)
1.6 / 41
Front Travel (in/mm)
4.7 / 119.4
Rear Travel (in/mm)
5.4 / 137.2
Wheels
Standard
Wheels Composition
Aluminum
Tube / Tubeless
Tubeless
Tires
Standard
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
Standard
Front Brake Type
Dual Disc
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Front Brake Diameter (in/mm)
11.8 / 300
Seat Type
One-Piece
Seat Location
Driver and Passenger
Seat Material
Vinyl
Adjustable
No
Folding
No
Seat Specifications
Standard
Number Of Seats
2
Seat Tail Cover
Standard
Grab Rail or Strap
Standard
Seat Height (in/mm)
32.3 / 820.4
Digital Instrumentation
Standard
Clock
Standard
Speedometer
Standard
Tachometer
Standard
Trip Odometer
Standard
Fuel Level Warning
Standard
Fuel Level Warning Type
Gauge
Temperature Warning
Standard
Temperature Warning Type
Gauge
Underseat Storage
Standard
Lockable Storage
Standard
Storage Cover
Optional
Type
Halogen
Headlight (s)
Standard
Halogen Headlight (s)
Standard
Rearview Mirrors
Standard
Windshield
Standard
Height
Low
Height Adjustable
No
Windshield Lowers
No
Windshield Mounts
Standard
Paint
Standard
Metallic
Yes
User Reviews
1 review
  • 05 Z1000
    By  (I am an Owner) on Sep 16, 2008

    This is a great all round motorcycle. It doesn't have the bleeding edge performance of the open class sport bikes but 120 rear wheel horse power gets the job done. Being a naked bike it is not the bike for speed freaks, it is comfortable to ride at speeds upto 120km/h (75mph), past that you start ...

    Brakes and suspension are not state of the art but they are more than good enough for the street. Intial bite on the non-radial mount calipers isn't supersport strong but a good squeeze will bleed off speed very quickly and the brakes feel progressive and fade free during street use. The suspension has only rebound and preload adjustment but the damping is well suited to street use where rough pavement is a bigger problem than how much dive occurs under heavy braking. Stability is very good, I have never felt the need for a steering damper and the bike handles mid-corner bumps without getting out of shape.

    Like any of the big four bikes fit and finish is excellent and reliability is built right in.

    The bike is comfortable to ride with ample room to the pegs for a six foot person and the reach to the bars is comfortable. My only complaints are the seat, which should be replaced with the available Corbin, the lack of an adjustable clutch lever which can be fixed with some Pazzo levers and the vibration, which I haven't cured. The vibration isn't bad under 5000 rpm and over 8000 rpm your too busy to notice it, but highway droning at 6000rpm can numb the fingers.

    The bike is a pretty good value, it works well as an all rounder and prices are quite reasonable with an 05 fetching around $7000CDN.

    This bike is not much use for high speed highway work or track use but it works very well as a back road twisties bike and a commuter. If I were considering trading it I would be looking at a Triumph Speed Triple or maybe even the new Street Triple.

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