Kawasaki Z1000 2011 vs. Yamaha FZ-8N 2016

Kawasaki Z1000 2011

Yamaha FZ-8N 2016

Overview - Kawasaki Z1000 2011 vs Yamaha FZ-8N 2016

Kawasaki Z1000 2011

Yamaha FZ-8N 2016

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Technical Specifications Kawasaki Z1000 2011 compared to Yamaha FZ-8N 2016

Kawasaki Z1000 2011

Yamaha FZ-8N 2016

Kawasaki Z1000 2011

Yamaha FZ-8N 2016

Engine and Drive Train

Bore	Bore	77 mm	Bore	68 mm
Stroke	Stroke	56 mm	Stroke	53.6 mm
Engine power	Engine power	138 HP	Engine power	106 HP
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	11.8	Compression Ratio	12
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath
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	1,043 ccm	Displacement	779 ccm

Suspension Front

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

Suspension Rear

Shock mount	Shock mount	direct	Shock mount	Deflection

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Aluminium	Frame	Aluminium
Frame type	Frame type	Double cradle	Frame type	Twin Tube

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Double disk	Type	Double disk

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc

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 %
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	190 mm	Rear tyre width	180 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	50 %	Rear tyre height	55 %
Length	Length	2,095 mm	Length	2,140 mm
Width	Width	805 mm	Width	770 mm
Height	Height	1,085 mm	Height	1,065 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,440 mm	Wheelbase	1,460 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	815 mm	Seat Height	815 mm
Kerb Weight	Kerb Weight	221 kg	Kerb Weight	211 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	15 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	17 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A

Pros and Cons in comparison

Kawasaki Z1000 2011

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