Kawasaki Z 800 2013 vs. Aprilia RSV 4 Factory 2012

Kawasaki Z 800 2013

Aprilia RSV 4 Factory 2012

Technical Specifications Kawasaki Z 800 2013 compared to Aprilia RSV 4 Factory 2012

Kawasaki Z 800 2013

Aprilia RSV 4 Factory 2012

Kawasaki Z 800 2013

Aprilia RSV 4 Factory 2012

Engine and Drive Train

Engine type	Engine type	In line	Engine type	V
Bore	Bore	71 mm	Bore	78 mm
Stroke	Stroke	50.9 mm	Stroke	52.3 mm
Engine power	Engine power	113 HP	Engine power	180 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	10,200 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	12,250 rpm
Torque	Torque	83 Nm	Torque	114 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	8,000 rpm	Rpm at Torque	10,500 rpm
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath, Antihopping
Transmission	Transmission	Chain	Transmission	Chain
Number of gears	Number of gears	6	Number of gears	6
Cylinders	Cylinders	4	Cylinders	4
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Cooling	Cooling	liquid	Cooling	liquid
Displacement	Displacement	806 ccm	Displacement	999 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Double disk	Type	Double disk
Piston	Piston	Four pistons	Piston	Four pistons
Technology	Technology	Petal	Technology	radial

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc
Piston	Piston	Single piston	Piston	Double piston

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre width	Front tyre width	120 mm	Front tyre width	120 mm
Front tyre height	Front tyre height	70 %	Front tyre height	70 %
Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	17 inch	Front tyre diameter	17 inch
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	180 mm	Rear tyre width	190 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	55 %	Rear tyre height	55 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch
Length	Length	2,100 mm	Length	2,040 mm
Width	Width	800 mm	Width	735 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,445 mm	Wheelbase	1,420 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	834 mm	Seat Height	845 mm
Kerb Weight	Kerb Weight	229 kg	Kerb Weight	200 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	17 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	17 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A

Pros and Cons in comparison

Kawasaki Z 800 2013

Overall, the Z800 delivered a sensational performance. Considering the fact that nothing was changed or optimised on the vehicle apart from the Remus rear silencer, a super final result.

Eye-catching, chunky look

confident acceleration

relaxed geometry

powerful brakes

Limited freedom of movement for the legs.