| MODEL | KAWASAKI Z 1000 MKII 1979 - 1980 |
| Year | 1979 - 1980 |
| Engine Type | Four-stroke, transverse four-cylinder, DOHC, 2 valves per cylinder |
| Displacement / Capacity | 1015 cc / 61.9 cu in |
| Bore X Stroke | 69.4 x 66 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 8.7:1 |
| Cooling System | Air cooled |
| Max Power | 93 hp / 69.3 kW @ 8000 rpm |
| Max Torque | 8.1 kgf-m / 58.5 lb-ft @ 6500 rpm |
| Ignition | CDI |
| Induction | 4 x 28 mm Mikuni carburettors |
| Start System | Electric |
| TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
| Lubrication | Wet sump |
| Gear Box | 5 speed |
| Clutch | Wet multiplate |
| Final Drive | Chain |
| CHASSIS SPECS | |
| Frame | — |
| Front Suspension | Oil telescopic forks |
| Rear Suspension | Swinging arm with oil damper, 5-way spring preload |
| Front Brakes | 2 x 240 mm discs, 1-piston calipers |
| Rear Brakes | Single 250 mm disc, 2-piston caliper |
| DIMENSION SPECS | |
| Overall Length | — |
| Overall Width | — |
| Overall Height | — |
| Seat Height | — |
| Wheelbase | — |
| Ground Clearance | — |
| Dry Weight | 245 kg / 540 lb |
| Wet Weight | — |
| WHEEL SPECS | |
| Front Tyre | 3.25-19 |
| Rear Tyre | 4.00-18 |
| FUEL SYSTEM | |
| Fuel Capacity | 14.8 Litres / 3.9 US gal |
| Fuel Consumption | 47.5 mpg (average) |
| Top Speed | 130 mph |
The MkII enlarged Kawasaki's 903 four to 1015 cc, adding roughly 10 hp, larger 28 mm carburettors, revised cams and a stiffened headstock area. Suspension and chassis stayed conventional, and the bike trailed Suzuki and Honda in superbike performance until the fuel-injected GPz1100 arrived. Reviewers praised its brakes and durability but found it thirsty and harsh over bumps.
