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Specifications

ENGINE
Type 4-stroke, In-Line Four
Displacement 998cc
Bore and Stroke 76.0 x 55.0 mm
Cooling Liquid
Compression Ratio 12.9:1
Valve System DOHC, 16 valves (4 valves per cylinder)
Fuel System DFI with 43 mm Keihin throttle bodies with oval sub-throttles, two injectors per throttle body
Ignition TCBI with digital advance and Kawasaki Ignition Management
Lubrication Forced lubrication, wet sump with oil cooler
DRIVETRAIN
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Transmission 6-speed return
Final Drive Sealed Chain
Primary Reduction Ratio 1.611 (87/54)
Gear Ratio: 1st 2.600 (39/15)
Gear Ratio: 2nd 2.053 (39/19)
Gear Ratio: 3rd 1.737 (33/19)
Gear Ratio: 4th 1.550 (31/20)
Gear Ratio: 5th 1.400 (28/20)
Gear Ratio: 6th 1.304 (30/23)
Final Reduction Ratio 2.412 (41/17)
Clutch Wet multi-disc, manual
FRAME
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Type Backbone/Twin-tube, aluminium (Pressed/die-cast composite structure)
Wheel Travel: Front 120 mm (4.7 in.)
Tire: Front 120/70-ZR17
Wheel Travel: Rear 125 mm (4.9 in.)
Tire: Rear 190/55-ZR17
Caster (Rake) 25.5º
Trail 110 mm (4.3 in.)
Steering Angle (Left/Right) 27º/27º
SUSPENSION
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Suspnsion, Front 43 mm inverted fork with DLC coating, rebound and compression damping, spring preload adjustability and top-out springs
Suspension, Rear Bottom-Link Uni-Trak with gas-charged shock and top-out spring
Compression damping Stepless, dual-range (high/low-speed)
Rebound damping Stepless
Spring preload Fully adjustable
BRAKES
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Front: Type Dual semi-floating 310 mm petal discs
Front: Calipers Dual 4-piston radial-mount calipers
Rear: Type Single 220 mm petal disc
Rear: Calipers Single piston aluminium caliper
DIMENSIONS
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Overall Length 2,110 mm (83.1 in.)
Overall Width 710 mm (28.0 in.)
Overall Height 1,135 mm (44.7 in.)
Wheelbase 1,415 mm (55.7 in.)
Ground Clearance 125 mm (4.9 in.)
Seat Height 830 mm (32.7 in.)
Curb Mass** 208 kg (458.6 lbs.)
Fuel Capacity 17 litres (3.7 gal.)
Fuel Consumption 5.8 L/100 km (49 MPG)

** Includes all necessary materials and fluids to operate correctly, full tank of fuel (more than 90% of capacity) and tool kit (if supplied)

PERFORMANCE
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Maximum Power‡ 132.8 kW {181 PS} @ 11,500 rpm
Maximum Power with Ram Air‡ 141.3 kW {192 PS} @ 11,500 rpm
Maximum Torque‡ 113 N·m {11.5 kgƒ·m} @ 8,700 rpm

‡ Power / Torque figures measured at the crankshaft.

DETAILS
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Warranty 12 Months
ADDITIONAL COST OPTIONS
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Good Times Protection Plan 24 or 36 months (Kawasaki GTPP coverage begins after the standard limited warranty expires)
MSRP*
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Metallic Spark BlackZX1000FAF $15,999
Lime Green / Pearl Stardust WhiteZX1000FAFA $16,199

* The Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price does not include freight, pre-delivery inspection or applicable taxes. The final price is at the discretion of the dealer. Prices and Specifications are subject to change without prior notice.

The specifications mentioned here apply to and have been achieved by production models under standard operating conditions. We intend only to give a fair description of the vehicle and its performance capabilities but these specifications may not apply to every machine supplied for sale. Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Ltd. reserves the right to alter specifications without prior notice. Equipment illustrated and specifications may vary to meet individual markets. Available colours may vary by market.

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