| MODEL | KAWASAKI Z 1000ST 1979 |
| Year | 1979 |
| 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 | 9.1 kgf-m / 58.5 lb-ft @ 6500 rpm |
| Ignition | Battery powered capacitor |
| Induction | 4 x 28 mm Mikuni carburettors |
| Start System | Electric |
| TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
| Lubrication | Wet sump |
| Gear Box | 5 speed |
| Clutch | — |
| Final Drive | Shaft |
| CHASSIS SPECS | |
| Frame | Large cradle frame |
| Front Suspension | Oil telescopic forks |
| Rear Suspension | Swinging arm oil damper, 5-way spring preload |
| Front Brakes | 2 x 240 mm discs, 1-piston caliper |
| Rear Brakes | Single 250 mm disc, 2-piston caliper |
| DIMENSION SPECS | |
| Overall Length | — |
| Overall Width | — |
| Overall Height | — |
| Seat Height | 813 mm / 32 in |
| Wheelbase | 1575 mm / 62 in |
| Ground Clearance | — |
| Dry Weight | 225 kg / 496 lb |
| Wet Weight | — |
| WHEEL SPECS | |
| Front Tyre | 3.50-19 |
| Rear Tyre | 4.50-17 |
| FUEL SYSTEM | |
| Fuel Capacity | 18 Litres / 4.7 US gal |
| Fuel Consumption | 36 mpg (average) |
| Top Speed | 217 km/h / 135 mph |
Kawasaki's first shaft-drive model, a touring-oriented version of the Z1000 MkII introduced as a companion to the Z1300 in 1978. It added a larger tank, fuel gauge, tubeless tyres and thicker fork tubes, and its tuned engine had a larger airbox. Reviewers praised its power and stability but criticised the rough ride, vibration above about 4000 rpm and the weight.
