Kawasaki Z 1000 (A1/A2/Z1-R, luftgekühlt) or Kawasaki Z 1000 Mk II (A3/A4) / Z 1000 ST / Z 1000 FI?

1977–1978 vs 1979–1980 · Naked/Sport vs Naked

In short

Power: Z 1000 (A1/A2/Z1-R, luftgekühlt) 62.5–66 kW, Z 1000 Mk II (A3/A4) / Z 1000 ST / Z 1000 FI 69–71 kW.
Neither is listed on Autodrom right now.

Kawasaki Z 1000 (A1/A2/Z1-R, luftgekühlt)1977–1978 · 3 enginesSpecifications →Listings →

Kawasaki Z 1000 Mk II (A3/A4) / Z 1000 ST / Z 1000 FI1979–1980 · 3 enginesSpecifications →Listings →

Only differences

better value

	Kawasaki Z 1000 (A1/A2/Z1-R, luftgekühlt)1977–1978no listings	Kawasaki Z 1000 Mk II (A3/A4) / Z 1000 ST / Z 1000 FI1979–1980no listings
Dimensions
Seat height	Seat height820 mm	Seat heightnot specified
Curb weight	Curb weight256 kg–260 kg	Curb weight264 kg–276 kg
Engines
Production years	Production years1977–1978	Production years1979–1980
Body type	Body typeNaked, Sport	Body typeNaked
Number of engines	Number of engines3	Number of engines3
Power	Power62.5–66 kW (85–90 hp)	Power69–71 kW (94–97 hp)
Engine size (cm³)	Engine size (cm³)1015	Engine size (cm³)1015
Fuel	FuelPetrol	FuelPetrol
Gearbox	GearboxManual	GearboxManual
Drivetrain	DrivetrainChain	DrivetrainChain, Shaft
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Listings	Listings0	Listings0

Frequently asked questions

Which is more powerful — Kawasaki Z 1000 (A1/A2/Z1-R, luftgekühlt) or Kawasaki Z 1000 Mk II (A3/A4) / Z 1000 ST / Z 1000 FI?

The strongest Kawasaki Z 1000 (A1/A2/Z1-R, luftgekühlt) makes 66 kW (90 hp) (Z 1000 Z1-R (KZT00D)); the strongest Kawasaki Z 1000 Mk II (A3/A4) / Z 1000 ST / Z 1000 FI 71 kW (97 hp) (Z 1000 ST).