Kawasaki Z800 suspension setup and specs

Kawasaki Z800, 2013 to 2016: adjustable front preload and rebound, rear preload and rebound, 834 mm (32.8 in) seat height, 120 mm of front suspension travel.

Model years covered: 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016 — these share the same suspension hardware. Figures as published by Kawasaki.

2013–2016 Kawasaki Z800
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Kawasaki Z800

2013–2016 · naked · 806 cc

Adjusters this bike has

Front preloadAdjustable
Front reboundAdjustable
Front compressionNot adjustable
Rear preloadAdjustable
Rear reboundAdjustable
Rear compressionNot adjustable

Suspension travel and hardware

Front suspension travel120 mm (4.7 in)
Rear suspension travel137 mm (5.4 in)
Fork diameter41 mm (1.6 in)

Cold tire pressure, manufacturer spec

Front tire120/70ZR17
Rear tire180/55ZR17

Weight, seat height and geometry

Wheelbase1445 mm (56.9 in)
Rake24°
Trail103 mm (4.1 in)
Seat height834 mm (32.8 in)
Front brakeDual 310mm petal discs, 4-piston calipers
Rear brakeSingle 250mm petal disc, single-piston caliper

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