Kawasaki Z1000 2012 vs. Honda VFR 800 F 2009

Kawasaki Z1000 2012

Kawasaki Z1000 2012

Honda VFR 800 F 2009

Honda VFR 800 F 2009

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Overview - Kawasaki Z1000 2012 vs Honda VFR 800 F 2009

Kawasaki Z1000 2012

Kawasaki Z1000 2012

Honda VFR 800 F 2009

Honda VFR 800 F 2009

Technical Specifications Kawasaki Z1000 2012 compared to Honda VFR 800 F 2009

Kawasaki Z1000 2012
Honda VFR 800 F 2009

Engine and Drive Train

BoreBore77 mmBore72 mm
StrokeStroke56 mmStroke48 mm
Engine powerEngine power138 HPEngine power109 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power9,600 rpmRpm at Max. Power10,500 rpm
TorqueTorque110 NmTorque80 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque7,800 rpmRpm at Torque8,750 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio11.8 Compression Ratio10.6
StarterStarterElectricStarterElectric
TransmissionTransmissionChainTransmissionChain
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
CoolingCoolingliquidCoolingliquid
DisplacementDisplacement1,043 ccmDisplacement782 ccm

Suspension Front

AdjustmentAdjustmentCompression, Preload, ReboundAdjustmentPreload

Suspension Rear

AdjustmentAdjustmentCompression, Preload, ReboundAdjustmentPreload

Brakes Front

TypeTypeDouble diskTypeDouble disk
PistonPistonFour pistonsPistonDouble piston

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc
PistonPistonSingle pistonPistonSingle piston

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre diameterFront tyre diameter17 inchFront tyre diameter17 inch
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter17 inchRear tyre diameter17 inch
LengthLength2,095 mmLength2,120 mm
WidthWidth805 mmWidth735 mm
HeightHeight1,085 mmHeight1,195 mm
WheelbaseWheelbase1,440 mmWheelbase1,460 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height815 mmSeat Height805 mm
Kerb WeightKerb Weight221 kgKerb Weight244 kg
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity15 lFuel Tank Capacity22 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

Honda VFR 800 F 2009

Honda VFR 800 F 2009

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Kawasaki Z1000 vs Honda VFR 800 F

Price Kawasaki Z1000

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Price Honda VFR 800 F

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