Comparisons / Comparison of Kawasaki Z1000 Special Edition 2015 and Kawasaki Z1000 Special Edition 2014

Comparison of Kawasaki Z1000 Special Edition 2015 and Kawasaki Z1000 Special Edition 2014 [S]ave

Attribute
Kawasaki Z1000 Special Edition 2015 ×
Kawasaki Z1000 Special Edition 2014 ×
General
Production from (year)20152014
MakeKawasakiKawasaki
ModelKawasaki Z1000 Special EditionKawasaki Z1000 Special Edition
CategoryNaked bikeNaked bike
Engine and transmission
Engine typeIn-line four, four-strokeIn-line four, four-stroke
Valves per cylinder44
Fuel systemInjection. 38 mm x 4 (Keihin) with oval sub-throttlesInjection. DFI with four 38mm Keihin throttle bodies, oval sub-throttles
Displacement (cm³)1,0431,043
Power (kw)103.6102.3
Cooling systemLiquidLiquid
Transmission type,final driveChainChain
Torque (Nm)111111
Bore (mm)7777
Stroke (mm)5656
Gearbox6-speed6-speed
Fuel controlDouble Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)
IgnitionTCBI with Digital AdvanceTCBI with Digital Advance
Lubrication systemForced lubrication, wet sump-
Compression11.8:111.8:1
Chassis
Front suspension41 mm inverted cartridge fork with stepless compression and rebound damping, adjustable spring preload / 4.7 in.41 mm inverted cartridge fork with stepless compression and rebound damping, adjustable spring preload / 4.7 in.
Rear suspensionHorizontal Back-link, gas-charged, with stepless rebound damping and preload adjustabilityHorizontal Back-link, gas-charged, with stepless rebound damping and preload adjustability
Front brakesDouble disc. Optional ABS. Petal-type rotors with radial-mount four-piston calipers.Double disc. Optional ABS. Petal-type rotors with radial-mount four-piston calipers.
Rear brakesSingle disc. Optional ABS. Petal-type rotor with single-piston caliper.Single disc. Optional ABS. Petal-type rotor with single-piston caliper.
Diameter (mm)250250
Frame typeAluminium twin-tubeAluminium twin-tube
Front tyre120/70-ZR17120/70-ZR17
Rear tyre190/50-ZR17190/50-ZR17
Front wheel travel (mm)120122
Rear wheel travel (mm)122120
Trail (mm)101104
Rake (fork angle) (degree)24.524.5
Other
StarterElectricElectric
Color options
  • black/green
  • black/white
InstrumentsFully digital instrument panel with an orange lensFully digital instrument panel with an orange lens
Dimensions
Wheelbase (mm)1,4401,440
Kerb weight (kg)220220
Overall height (mm)1,0551,055
Overall length (mm)2,0462,046
Overall width (mm)790790
Seat height (mm)815815
Performance
Fuel capacity (l)1717



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