KAWASAKI Z1000 (2012-2013) Specs, Performance & Photos

The first Kawasaki Z1000 was introduced in 1977 to replace the Kawasaki Z1/Z900. In 2003, the maker released the Kawasaki Z1000, a revamped model with a four-cylinder engine and a streetfighter style.

In 2012, the Japanese motorcycle manufacturer launched the Kawasaki Z1000, a motorcycle that retained the same technical, visual, and performance specifications as the previous model without any modifications.

The latest revision was in 2010, with visual modifications and a slightly larger capacity engine that brought more power and torque. Also, the bike was marketed as the Z1000 ABS, which was fitted on the bike as a standard option.

In the visual department, the motorcycle offered an aggressive appearance, with a front cowl with twin headlights, a small fly screen, a two-piece dual seat, a blacked-out exhaust system, an engine fairing, and five-spoke lightweight wheels.

In the performance department, the 2012 Kawasaki Z1000’s power came from a 1,043cc four-stroke liquid-cooled four-cylinder engine managed by an electronically controlled fuel injection system, delivering 138 hp at 9,600 rpm and 110 Nm (81 lb-ft) torque at 7,800 rpm.

The engine power was transferred to a six-speed manual transmission with a wet multi-plate cable-operated clutch and sent to the rear wheel through a final shaft drive, pushing the motorcycle to 250 kph (149 mph).

From top speed to a complete stop, the bike relied on two semi-floating petal discs tied to four-piston calipers on the front wheel and a 250 mm petal disc coupled to a single-piston caliper, offering excellent stopping power.