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Kawasaki Z 800 DOHC - [2014]
This edition of the Kawasaki Z 800 DOHC is the 6 speed | Manual version and was first brought out in 2014. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 2015 Honda AF24 Giorno and the 2015 Kawasaki Ninja H2 R 1000.This particular Kawasaki Z 800 has a 806cc Liquid cooled, Two stroke, Wankel Petrol powerplant with 4 cylinders and Electronic Fuel Injection.
An alternative Wankel engine, Standard style motorbike includes the Yamaha XSR 700 Twin - [2020]
The 2014 Z 800 shares its Wankel engine and Standard style configuration with the likes of the 2020 Yamaha XSR 700 Twin and the 2018 Yamaha XSR 700 Twin. Alternatively, if you're looking for other bikes which share the Z 800's Standard style with a similar size of engine then how about the 2020 Yamaha XSR 700 Twin | 2020cc.2018 Yamaha XSR 700 Twin | 2018cc.
Weighing in at 229 kgs (504 lbs) this makes the Kawasaki Z 800 DOHC in the same weight category as the 2025 Yamaha Tenere 700 Rally or the 2025 Yamaha Tracer 9 Triple, give or take 50kg.
The 2014 Kawasaki Z 800 shares the same bhp with the Kawasaki Z 900 DOHC - [2025]
In terms of power the 806cc 16 valve Wankel 4 cylinder engine produces 113 bhp (84 kW) @ 10200 rpm similar to the 2025 Kawasaki Z 900 DOHC [123 bhp (91 kW) @ 9500 rpm] or the 2025 Kawasaki Z 900 DOHC SE [123 bhp (91 kW) @ 9500 rpm].
The DOHC Two stroke unit throws out torque of 61.2 lb-ft (82.9 Nm) @ 8000 rpm placing it alongside motorbikes of similar performance figures such as the 2025 Yamaha Tracer 9 GT+ [68.5 lb-ft (93.0 Nm) @ 7000 rpm] and the 2025 Yamaha Tracer 9 Triple [68.5 lb-ft (93.0 Nm) @ 7000 rpm].
If one combines the weight with power or torque performance for the Kawasaki Z 800 you can get a better idea of it's real world performance.
The 2006 Buell-EBR XB12S Lightning has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the 2014 Kawasaki Z 800 DOHC.
The 2014 Kawasaki Z 800 DOHC has a Power to weight ratio of 493.4 bhp per ton and 267.3 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 2014 Z 800 competing with the 2006 Buell-EBR XB12S Lightning [517.5 bhp\ton] and the 2007 Buell-EBR XB12S Lightning Black and White [517.5 bhp\ton].
If you agree with the late great Carroll Shelby, then arguably an even better indicator of potential performance is Torque. Factor weight into the equation and you end up with - Torque per ton, with the Kawasaki Z 800 generating around 267.3 lb-ft per ton. If you're curious as to what other motorbikes have as much torque to weight then look no further than the 2009 Honda VTX 1300 C [291.9 lb-ft per ton] and the 2006 Honda VTX 1300 C [291.9 lb-ft per ton].
With a 0-60mph time of 7.5 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 7.7 secs, this makes the Kawasaki Z 800 DOHC similar in acceleration to the 2024 Yamaha WR 450 F (7.5 secs) and the 2015 Kawasaki Z 800 Performance Edition (7.5 secs). This Kawasaki Z 800 DOHC also competes in terms of 0-60 mph and 0-100km/h with the 2018 Honda CB 250 R Neo Sports Cafe (0.0 secs) and the 2020 Norton Superlight SS (0.4 secs).
Quarter Mile time is a close race between the 2014 Kawasaki Z 800 DOHC and the 1983 Suzuki PE 175 Single Cylinder
When talking about the performance of the 2014 Kawasaki Z 800 DOHC on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 0 secs @ 0 mph. Bikes with a similar performance down the quarter mile can be found in the 1983 Suzuki PE 175 Single Cylinder (0 secs) and the 1972 Honda CB 125 4v (0 secs).
The 2014 version of the Kawasaki Z 800 DOHC has a maximum speed of 145mph.
Top Speed of the 2014 Z 800 equals the 2017 Honda VFR 1200 FA DCT
If maxing out your bike on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster at the top end than the 2014 Kawasaki Z 800 DOHC then how about a 2017 Honda VFR 1200 FA DCT (156 mph) and the 2014 Honda VFR 1200 FA DCT (156 mph).
Kawasaki KL 250 Super Sherpa
Engine Capacity: 249 cc
Top Speed: 0 mph
Quarter Mile: 15.5 secs @ 0 mph
