Kawasaki Z1000 Special Edition
- Production years
- 2013
- Brand
- Kawasaki
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KAWASAKI Z1000 Special Edition (2012-2013)
Selected year: 2013
Technical specifications
- Engine capacity
- 1,043 cm³
- Power
- 138 hp (103 kW)
- Wet weight
- 218.2 kg
- Seat height
- 815 mm
Overview
The 2013 Kawasaki Z1000 Special Edition is a naked motorcycle from the Z 1000 family, produced for 2013. Its liquid-cooled 1,043.0 cm³ inline-four makes 138 hp (103 kW), and the motorcycle weighs 218.2 kg wet.
An 815 mm seat height affects how easily you can get your feet down at stops, while the 218.2 kg wet weight is most noticeable at low speeds. The 15.10 liter tank gives a calculated range of about 288 km; the front fork and rear shock both offer adjustable damping and spring preload, allowing suspension setup to be tailored to the ride.
Specifications
Engine
Engine
- Aspiration
- Naturally aspirated
- Bore x stroke
- 77.0 x 56.0 mm
- Engine capacity
- 1,043 cm³
- Compression ratio
- 11.8:1
- Cooling system
- Liquid
- Engine type
- In-line four, four-stroke
- Fuel system
- Injection
- Ignition
- TCBI with Digital Advance
- Lubrication system
- Forced lubrication, wet sump
- Starting
- Electric
- Valves per cylinder
- 4
Performance and transmission
Performance and transmission
- Co2 emissions
- 123 g/km CO₂
- Epa co emissions
- 2.1 CO g/km
- Epa est fuel consumption
- 5.24 L/100 km
- Power
- 138 hp (103 kW)
- Power weight ratio
- 0.6324 HP/kg (wet)
- Clutch
- Wet multi-disc, manual
- Final drive
- Chain
- Gearbox
- Manual 6-speed
- Transmission type
- Manual
Dimensions and weight
Dimensions and weight
- Fuel capacity
- 15.1 L
- Fuel tank material
- Metal
- Ground clearance
- 125 mm
- Overall height
- 1,085 mm
- Overall length
- 2,096 mm
- Overall width
- 805 mm
- Seat height
- 815 mm
- Wet weight
- 218.2 kg
- Wheelbase
- 1,440 mm
Chassis and suspension
Chassis and suspension
- Frame
- Aluminum Backbone
- Front suspension
- 41 mm inverted cartridge fork with stepless compression and rebound damping, adjustable spring preload / 4.7 in.
- Front wheel travel
- 120 mm
- Rake
- 24.5°
- Rear suspension
- Horizontal monoshock with stepless rebound damping, adjustable spring preload / 5.4 in.
- Rear wheel travel
- 135 mm
- Trail
- 104 mm
Brakes and wheels
Brakes and wheels
- Front brakes
- Double disc. Petal-type rotors with radial-mount four-piston calipers
- Front brakes diameter
- 300 mm
- Front tyre
- 120/70-ZR17
- Rear brakes
- Single disc. Petal-type rotor with single-piston caliper
- Rear brakes diameter
- 250 mm
- Rear tyre
- 190/50-ZR17
Colours and equipment
Colours and equipment
- Colours
- Golden Blazed Green/Metallic Spark Black
- Warranty
- 12
Pros and cons
Advantages
Adjustable suspension
Preload and damping adjustments at both ends let you tune the suspension to suit your preferred setup.
Radial front brakes
The twin 300 mm front rotors use radial-mount four-piston calipers for substantial front braking hardware.
Strong output
The 138 hp inline-four provides ample engine output for a naked motorcycle.
Things to consider
Fuel-stop planning
Its 15.10 liter tank and calculated range of about 288 km can mean more frequent fuel stops on longer rides.
Weight at low speeds
At 218.2 kg wet, the motorcycle's mass is noticeable when pushing it around or maneuvering at walking pace.
Rider fit
Rider fit calculator
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Estimated from your height: 79 cm
How to measure
Stand barefoot with your back to a wall. Hold a book firmly between your legs, then measure from the floor to the top edge of the book.
Estimated ground reach
Both feet likely flat
You should have a stable stance at a stop, although seat width and suspension setup still matter.
Seat height
815 mm
Approx. loaded height
785 mm
Estimate assumes about 30 mm of suspension sag. Seat width, footwear, luggage and suspension settings can change real reach. Always sit on the motorcycle before buying.
Fuel range calculator
Enter your expected fuel consumption to estimate the distance on a full tank, with or without a fuel reserve.
Tank 15.1 L at 5.5 L/100 km
Lower consumption = longer range.
Estimated range
275 km
With 10% reserve
247 km
This is a planning estimate, not a measured result. Speed, route, weather, load and riding style can change real consumption.
FAQ
How much power does the 2013 Kawasaki Z1000 Special Edition make?
It makes 138 hp (103 kW).
What is the engine size of the 2013 Kawasaki Z1000 Special Edition?
It has a 1,043.0 cm³ liquid-cooled inline-four engine.
What is the seat height?
The seat is 815 mm high.
What is its calculated range on a full tank?
The calculated range is about 288 km from its 15.10 liter tank.
