Kawasaki Z 1000 Quick Reference Manual

Quick Reference Guide

GENERAL INFORMATION j

HOW TO RIDE THE MOTORCYCLE j

SAFE OPERATION j

MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT j

STORAGE j

This Quick Reference Guide will

assist you in finding the information

you’re looking for.

A Table of Contents is included after

the Foreword.

Whenever you see the symbols

shown below, heed their instructions!

Always follow safe operating and main-

tenance practices.

DANGER

DANGER indicates a hazardous

situation which, if not avoided,

will result in death or serious in -

jury.

WARNING

WA RNING indicates a hazardous

situation which, if not avoided,

could result in death or serious

injury.

NOTICE

NOTICE is used to address prac-

tices not related to personal in-

jury.

NOTE

○

This note symbol indicates points of

particular interest for more e fficient

and convenient operation.

(Australian model only)

TAMPERING WITH NOISE CONTROL SYSTEM

PROHIBITED

Owners are warned that the law may prohibit:

(a) The removal or rendering inoperative by any person other than for purposes

of maintenance, repair or replacement, of any device or element of design

incorporated into any new vehicle for the purpose of noise control prior to

its sale or delivery to the ultimate purchaser or while it is in use; and

(b) The use of the vehicle after such device or element of design has been

removed or rendered inoperative by any person.

FOREWORD

Congratulations on your purchase of a new Kawasaki motorcycle. Your new mo-

torcycle is the product of Kawasaki’s advanced engineering, exhaustive testing,

and continuo us striving for superior relia bility, safety an d performance.

Please read this Owner’s Manual carefully before riding so that you will be

thoroughly f amiliar with the prop er operation of your motorcycle ’s controls, its f ea -

tures, capabilities, and limitations. This manual offers many safe riding tips, but its

purpose is not to provide instruction in all the techniques and skills required to ride

a motorcycle safely. Kawasaki strongly recommends that all operators of this vehi-

cle enroll in a motorcycle rider train ing program to attain awareness of the mental

and physical requirements necessary for safe motorcycle operation.

To ensure a long, trouble-free life for your motorcycle, give it the proper care and

maintenance described in this manual. For those who would like more detailed in-

formation on their Kawasaki Motorcycle, a Service Manual is available for purchase

from any authorized Kawasaki motorcycle dealer. The Service Manual contains de-

tailed disassembly and maintenance information. Those who plan to do their own

work should, of course, be competent mechanics and possess the special tools

described in the Service Manual.

Keep this Owner’s Manual aboard your motorcycle at all times so that you can

refer to it whenever you need information.

This manual should be considered a permanent part of the motorcycle and should

remain with the motorcycle when it is sold.

prior written permission.

This publication includes the latest information available at the time of printing.

However, there ma y be minor differences between the actual pro duct and illustra -

tions and text in this manual.

All products are subject to change without prior notice or obligation.

KAWASAKI HEAVY INDUSTRIES, LTD.

Motorcycle & Engine Company

TA BLE O F CONTENTS

SPECIFICATIONS............................... 10

LOCATION OF PARTS ....................... 15

LOADING A ND ACCESSORIES

INFORMATION ................................ 18

GENERAL INFORMATION................. 21

Meter Instruments ............................ 21

Digital M eter ................................. 22

Warning/Indicator Lights ............... 28

Key................................................... 33

Ignition Switch/Steering Lock........... 36

Left Handlebar Switches .................. 38

Dimmer Switch ............................. 38

Turn Signal Switch........................ 38

Horn Button .................................. 38

Passing Button ............................. 38

Right Handlebar Switches................ 39

Engine Stop Sw itch ...................... 39

Starter Button ............................... 40

Brake Lever Adjuster........................ 40

Fuel Tank Cap.................................. 41

Fuel Tank ......................................... 42

Fuel Requirements ....................... 42

Filling the Tank.............................. 46

Side Stand ....................................... 47

Seats................................................ 48

Tool Kit ............................................. 52

Air C leaner Intake ............................ 52

Meter Unit Mounting Angle............... 53

Rear View Mirror .............................. 54

BREAK-IN ........................................... 56

HOW TO RIDE THE MOTORCYCLE .58

Starting the Engine .......................... 58

Jump Starting................................... 61

Moving Off........................................ 64

Shifting Gears .................................. 65

Braking............................................. 66

Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) for

models equipped with ABS........... 67

ABS Indicator Light ....................... 69

Stopping the Engine......................... 70

Stopping the Motorcycle in an

Emergency ................................... 71

Parking............................................. 72

Catalytic Converter........................... 74

SAFE OPERATION............................. 76

Safe Riding Technique ..................... 76

Daily Safety Checks......................... 79

Additional Considerations for High

Speed Operation .......................... 82

MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT 84

Periodic M aintenance Chart............. 85

Engine Oil ........................................ 96

Cooling System................................ 102

Spark Plugs...................................... 108

Evaporative Emission Con trol

System (Southeast Asia B1 model

only).............................................. 109

Valve Clearance ............................... 110

Kawasaki Clean Air System............. 110

Exhaust Device ................................ 111

Air C leaner ....................................... 112

Throttle C ontrol System ................... 114

Engine Vacuum Synchronization ..... 116

Idle Speed........................................ 117

Clutch............................................... 118

Drive Chain ...................................... 121

Brakes.............................................. 129

Brake Light Switches........................ 133

Front F ork......................................... 135

Rear Shock Absorber....................... 139

Wheels ............................................. 142

Battery.............................................. 148

Headlight Beam................................ 153

Fuses ............................................... 156

Cleaning Your Motorcycle ................ 1 58

STORAGE........................................... 164

ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION..... 167

OWNER SATISFACTION ................... 168

LOCATION OF LABELS ..................... 170

10 SPECIFICATIONS

SPECIFICATIONS

PERFORMANCE

Maximum Horsepower 101.5 kW (138 PS) @9 600 r/min (rpm)

(TH) (SEA-B1/B2) 100 kW (136 PS) @9 000 r/min (rpm)

Maximum Torque 110 N·m (11.2 kgf·m, 81.1 ft·lb) @7 800 r/min (rpm)

Minimum Turning Radius 3 m (118 in.)

DIMENSIONS

Overall Length 2 095 mm (82.5 in.)

Overall Width 805 mm (32.0 in.)

Overall Height 1 085 mm (43.0 in.)

Wheelbase 1 440 mm (57.0 in.)

Road Clearance 140 mm (6.0 in.)

CurbMass 218kg(481lb)

(E) 221 kg (487 lb)

SPECIFICAT IO NS 11

ENGINE

Type

DOHC, 4-cylinder, 4-stroke, liquid-cooled

Displacement

1 043 cm³ (64.0 cu in.)

Bore × Stroke 77.0 × 56.0 mm (3.0 × 2.2 in.)

Compression Ratio

11.8:1

Starting System

Electric starter

Cylinder Numbering Method Left to right, 1-2-3-4

Firing Order

1-2-4-3

Fuel System FI (Fuel Injection)

Ignition System Battery and coil (transistorized ignition)

Ignition Timing (Electronically

advanced)

10° BTDC @ 1 100 r/min (rpm) ∼ 40.2° BTDC @5 200

r/min (rpm)

Spark Plugs NGK CR9EIA-9

Lubrication System Forced lubrication (wet sump)

Engine Oil:

Type

API SG, SH, SJ, SL or SM with JASO MA, MA1 or MA2

Viscosity

SAE 10W-40

12 SPECIFICATIONS

Capacity 4.0 L (4.2 US qt)

Coolant Capacity 2.9 L (3.1 US qt)

TRANSMISSION

Transmission Type

6-speed, return shi ft

Clutch Type

Wet, multi disc

Driving System Chain drive

Primary Reduction Ratio

1.627 (83/5 1)

Final Reduction Ratio

2.800 (42/1 5)

Overall Drive Ratio 5.178 @Top gear

Gear Ratio:

1st

2.600 (39/1 5)

2nd

1.950 (39/2 0)

3rd

1.600 (24/1 5)

4th

1.389 (25/1 8)

5th

1.238 (26/2 1)

6th

1.136 (25/2 2)

SPECIFICATIONS 13

FRAME

Caster 24.5°

Trail

103 mm (4.1 in.)

Tire Size:

Front

120/70ZR17 M/C (58 W)

Rear

190/50ZR17 M/C (73 W)

Rim Size:

Front

J17M/C × MT3.50

Rear

J17M/C × MT6.00

Fuel Tank Ca paci ty 15 L (4.0 US gal)

ELECTRICAL EQU IPMENT

Battery 12V8Ah

Headlight:

High Beam 12 V 55 W

Low Beam 12 V 55 W

Tail/Brake Light

LED

14 SPECIFICATIONS

E: ZR1000E

TH: Thailand model

SEA-B1: Southeast Asia B1 model (with Evaporative Emission Control System)

SEA-B2: Southeast Asia B2 model

Even if one of LED (Light Emitting Diode) tail/brake lights does not go on, consult

with an authorized Kawasaki dealer.

Specifications are subject to change without notice, and may not apply to every

country.

LOCATION OF PARTS 15

LOCATION OF PARTS

1. Clutch Lever

2. Left Handlebar Switches

3. Spring Preload Adjuster

4. Rebound Damping Force A djuster

5. Meter Instruments

6. Brake Fluid Reservoir (Front)

7. Right Hand leba r Switches

8. Front Brake Lever

9. Throttle Gri p

10. Ignition Switch/Steering Lock

16 LOCATION OF PARTS

11. Turn Signal Lights

12. Headlight

13. Air Cleaner Intake

14. Spark Plugs

15. Air Cleaner

16. Fuel Tank

17. Rider’s Seat

18. Passenger’s Se at

19. Tail/Brake Light

20. License Plate Light

21. Seat Lock

22. Brake D isc

23. Compression

Damping Force

Adjuster

24. Front Fork

25. Brake Caliper

26. Idle Adjusting S crew

27. Shift Pedal

28. Side Stan d

29. Drive Chain

30. Chain A dju ster

LOCATION OF PARTS 17

31. Fuse Box

32. Battery

33. Fuel Tank Cap

34. Muffler

35. Brake Fluid Reservoir (Rear)

36. Swingarm

37. Rebound D amp ing Force Adjuster

38. Rear Shock Absorbe r

39. Rear Brake Light Switch

40. Rear Brake Peda l

41. O il Level Gauge

42. Oil Filter

43. Coolant Reserve Tank

18 LOADING AND ACCESSORIES INFORMAT ION

LOADING AND ACCESSORIES INFORMATION

WARNING

Incorrect loading, improper in-

stallation or use of accessories,

or modification of your motorcy-

cle may result in an unsafe rid-

ing condition. Before you ride

the motorcycle, make sure that

the motorcycle is not overloaded

and that you have followed these

instructions.

With the exception of genuine

Kawasaki Parts and Accessories,

Kawasaki has no control over the

design or application of accessories.

In some cases, improper installation

or use of accessories, or motorcycle

modification, will void the moto r cyc le

warranty, can negatively affect per-

formance, and can even be illegal.

In se lecting and using acces so ries,

and in loadin g the motorcycle, you are

personally responsible for your own

safety and the safety of other persons

involved.

NOTE

○

Kawasaki Parts and Accessories

have been specially designed for

use on Kawasaki motorcycles. We

strongly recommend that all parts

and acce ssories you add t o your

motorcycle be genuine Kawasaki

components.

Because a motorcycle is sensitive to

changes in weight and aerodynamic

forces, you must take extreme care in

LOADING A ND ACCESSORIES INFORMATION 19

carrying cargo, passengers and/or in

fitting additional accessories. The fol-

lowing general guidelines have been

prepared to assist you in making your

determinations.

1. Any passenger should be thor-

oughly familiar with motorcycle op-

eration. The passenger can affect

control of the motorcycle by im-

proper positioning during cornering

and sudden movements. It is im-

portant that the passenger sits still

while the motorcycle is in motion

and not interfere with the operation

of the motorcycle. Do not carry ani-

mals on your motorcycle.

2. You should instruct any passenger

before riding to keep his or her feet

on the passenger footpegs and hold

on to the operator or seat strap. Do

not carry a passenger unless he or

she is tall enough to reach the foot-

pegs and footpegs are provided.

3. All baggage should be carried as

low as possible to reduce the effect

on the m otorcycle center of gravity.

Baggage weight should also be dis-

tributed equally on both sides o f the

motorcycle. Avoid carrying baggage

that extends beyond the rear of the

motorcycle.

4. Baggage should be securely at-

tached. Make sure that the baggage

will not move around while you are

riding. Recheck baggage security

as often as possible (not while the

motorcycle is in motion) and adjust

as necessary.

5. Do not carry heavy or bulky items on

a luggage rack. They are designed

for light items, and overloading can

affect handling due to changes in

weight distribution and aerodynamic

forces.

20 LOADING AND ACCESSORIES INFORMAT ION

6. Do not install accessories or carry

baggage that impairs the perfor-

mance o f t he motorcycle. Make

sure that you have not adversely

affected any lighting components,

road clearance, b an king ca pa b ility

(i.e., lean angle), control operation,

wheel travel, front fork movement,

or any other aspects of the motor-

cycle’s operation.

7. Weight attached to the handlebar or

front fork will increase the m ass of

the steering assembly and can re-

sult in an unsafe riding condition.

8. Fairings, windshields, backrests,

and other large items have the ca-

pability of adversely affecting stabil-

ity and handling of the motorcycle,

not only due to their weight, but

also due to the aerodynamic force

acting on these surfaces while the

motorcycleisinoperation. Poorly

designed or installed items can re-

sult in an unsafe riding condition.

9. This motorcycle is not intended to

be equipped with a sidecar or to be

used to tow any trailers or other ve-

hicles. Kawasaki does not manu-

facture sidecars or trailers for mo-

torcycles and cannot predict the ef-

fects of such accessories on han-

dling o r stability, but can o nly warn

that the effects can be adverse and

that Kawasaki cannot assume re-

sponsibility for the results of such

unintended use of the motorcycle.

Furthermore, any ad ve rse effects on

motorcycle components caused by

the use of such accessories will not

be remedied under warranty.

Maximum Load

Weight of rider, passenger, baggage,

and accessories must not exceed 180 kg

(397 lb).

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