Kawasaki Z1000 2012 vs. Yamaha FZ1 2009

Kawasaki Z1000 2012

Kawasaki Z1000 2012

Yamaha FZ1 2009

Yamaha FZ1 2009

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Overview - Kawasaki Z1000 2012 vs Yamaha FZ1 2009

Kawasaki Z1000 2012

Kawasaki Z1000 2012

Yamaha FZ1 2009

Yamaha FZ1 2009

Technical Specifications Kawasaki Z1000 2012 compared to Yamaha FZ1 2009

Kawasaki Z1000 2012
Yamaha FZ1 2009

Engine and Drive Train

BoreBore77 mmBore77 mm
StrokeStroke56 mmStroke53.6 mm
Engine powerEngine power138 HPEngine power150 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power9,600 rpmRpm at Max. Power11,000 rpm
TorqueTorque110 NmTorque106 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque7,800 rpmRpm at Torque8,000 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio11.8 Compression Ratio11.5
Clutch TypeClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bathClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bath
IgnitionIgnitionDigitalIgnitionDigital
TransmissionTransmissionChainTransmissionChain
Number of gearsNumber of gears6Number of gears6
CylindersCylinders4Cylinders4
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
CoolingCoolingliquidCoolingliquid
DisplacementDisplacement1,043 ccmDisplacement998 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspensionFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic forkFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic fork

Chassis

FrameFrameAluminiumFrameAluminium

Brakes Front

TypeTypeDouble diskTypeDouble disk

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre diameterFront tyre diameter17 inchFront tyre diameter17 inch
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter17 inchRear tyre diameter17 inch
LengthLength2,095 mmLength2,140 mm
WidthWidth805 mmWidth770 mm
HeightHeight1,085 mmHeight1,060 mm
WheelbaseWheelbase1,440 mmWheelbase1,460 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height815 mmSeat Height815 mm
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity15 lFuel Tank Capacity18 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

Kawasaki Z1000 2012

Kawasaki Z1000 2012

All in all, the new Z1000 is a successful further development of its predecessor. The lack of traction control is more of a marketing problem than a problem for end customers.

Powerful engine

rich sound

unique design

No traction control

nervous chassis

Yamaha FZ1 2009

Yamaha FZ1 2009

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Kawasaki Z1000 vs Yamaha FZ1

Price Kawasaki Z1000

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Price Yamaha FZ1

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