KAWASAKI Z800 (2013-2014) Specs, Performance & Photos

In 2012, the Japanese motorcycle manufacturer introduced the Kawasaki Z800, which replaced the Kawasaki Z750. It was released into the market in 2013 and continued production until 2016, when it was replaced by the Kawasaki Z900.

The 2013 Z800 model packed several improvements, including a larger bore and visual modifications, compared to its predecessor. The bike was launched as a competitor to the Yamaha FZ8.

The bike featured a more modern styling than its predecessor, with sharper lines and standard features, like a single headlight unit, small side panels, a two-piece dual seat, a four-into-one exhaust system with a silencer mounted on the right side, and six-spoke lightweight wheels.

The bike was built around the same backbone tubular steel trellis frame as its predecessor, packing a 41 mm adjustable inverted telescopic fork on the front and a bottom link Uni-Trak adjustable shock absorber on the rear, acting as suspension.

The braking power was handled by two semi-floating 310 mm petal discs with four-piston calipers on the front wheel and a 250 mm petal disc tied to a single-piston caliper on the rear wheel.

As for performance, the 2013 Kawasaki Z800 had installed an 806cc four-stroke four-cylinder liquid-cooled engine underneath its fuel tank, delivering 113 hp at 10,200 rpm and 83 Nm (61 lb-ft) torque at 8,000 rpm.