Kawasaki ZN 1300 Voyager - [1986] Review and Comparison including Similar Bikes, Alternative Bikes, Performance Specs and Technical Information.
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Performance Review: Kawasaki ZN 1300 Voyager - [1986]

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Kawasaki ZN 1300 Voyager - [1986]

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Figures & Specs Summary:

  • Edition: Kawasaki ZN 1300 Voyager
  • Year: 1986 | Type: Cruiser
  • Engine: 1286 cc (78.4 ci) 24 Valve
  • Engine Type: Horizontal In-Line | Cylinders: 6
  • Engine Stroke: Two | Valve Config: DOHC
  • Fuel Delivery: Electronic Fuel Injection
  • Cooling: Liquid | Fuel Type: Petrol
  • Transmission: 5 speed | Manual
  • Drive: Shaft
  • Wet Weight: 417 kgs (919 lbs)
  • Dry Weight: 324 kgs (714 lbs)
  • Power: 130 bhp (96 kW) @ 8000 rpm
  • Torque: 87.0 lb-ft (117.9 Nm) @ 6500 rpm
  • BHP Per Ton: 311.7 bhp
  • Torque Per Ton: 208.7 lb-ft
  • 0-60 mph (96.6 kph): 11.9 secs
  • 0-100 kph (0-62 mph): 12.1 secs
  • Top Speed: 145 mph (233.3 kph)
  • 1/4 Mile (Est.): 13.79 secs @ 100 mph
  • Frame: Steel
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Kawasaki ZN 1300 Performance Review.

Introduction:

This edition of the Kawasaki ZN 1300 Voyager is the 5 speed | Manual version and was first brought out in 1986. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 1987 Suzuki RH 250 X and the 1986 Suzuki RH 250 X.This particular Kawasaki ZN 1300 has a 1286cc Liquid cooled, Two stroke, Horizontal In-Line Petrol powerplant with 6 cylinders and Electronic Fuel Injection.

Suzuki GV 700 GL Madura - [1984] image

An alternative Horizontal In-Line engine, Cruiser style motorbike includes the Suzuki GV 700 GL Madura - [1984]

The 1986 ZN 1300 shares its Horizontal In-Line engine and Cruiser style configuration with the likes of the 1984 Suzuki GV 700 GL Madura and the 1984 Honda CB 750 SC Nighthawk S. Alternatively, if you're looking for other bikes which share the ZN 1300's Cruiser style with a similar size of engine then how about the 1989 Yamaha V-Max 1200 | 1989cc.1987 Yamaha V-Max 1200 | 1987cc.

Power and Torque:

Weighing in at 417 kgs (919 lbs) this makes the Kawasaki ZN 1300 Voyager in the same weight category as the 2024 Honda GL 1800 Gold Wing Tour or the 2024 Honda GL 1800 Gold Wing Tour Auto, give or take 50kg.

Yamaha Tracer 9 GT+ - [2025] image

The 1986 Kawasaki ZN 1300 shares the same bhp with the Yamaha Tracer 9 GT+ - [2025]

In terms of power the 1286cc 24 valve Horizontal In-Line 6 cylinder engine produces 130 bhp (96 kW) @ 8000 rpm similar to the 2025 Yamaha Tracer 9 GT+ [119 bhp (88 kW) @ 10000 rpm] or the 2025 Yamaha Tracer 9 GT [119 bhp (88 kW) @ 10000 rpm].

The DOHC Two stroke unit throws out torque of 87.0 lb-ft (117.9 Nm) @ 6500 rpm placing it alongside motorbikes of similar performance figures such as the 2025 Yamaha MT-09 Y-AMT [68.5 lb-ft (93.0 Nm) @ 7000 rpm] and the 2025 Yamaha Tracer 9 GT+ [68.5 lb-ft (93.0 Nm) @ 7000 rpm].

Power to Weight:

If one combines the weight with power or torque performance for the Kawasaki ZN 1300 you can get a better idea of it's real world performance.

Suzuki GSX 750 E - [1980] image

The 1980 Suzuki GSX 750 E has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the 1986 Kawasaki ZN 1300 Voyager.

The 1986 Kawasaki ZN 1300 Voyager has a Power to weight ratio of 311.7 bhp per ton and 208.7 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 1986 ZN 1300 competing with the 1980 Suzuki GSX 750 E [336.1 bhp\ton] and the 1982 Suzuki GSX 750 E [336.1 bhp\ton].


Power to Weight(cont.):

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 ZN 1300 generating around 208.7 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 2015 Suzuki Boulevard - Intruder C 90 T [233.6 lb-ft per ton] and the 2017 Suzuki Boulevard - Intruder C 90 T [233.6 lb-ft per ton].

Acceleration:

With a 0-60mph time of 11.9 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 12.1 secs, this makes the Kawasaki ZN 1300 Voyager similar in acceleration to the 2015 Suzuki DL 650 XT V-Strom (11.9 secs) and the 2014 Suzuki DL 650 V-Strom ABS (11.9 secs). This Kawasaki ZN 1300 Voyager 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).

Buell-EBR RR 1000 Battletwin - [1985] image

Quarter Mile time is a close race between the 1986 Kawasaki ZN 1300 Voyager and the 1985 Buell-EBR RR 1000 Battletwin

When talking about the performance of the 1986 Kawasaki ZN 1300 Voyager on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 13.1 secs @ 100 mph. Bikes with a similar performance down the quarter mile can be found in the 1985 Buell-EBR RR 1000 Battletwin (13.1 secs) and the 1988 Yamaha FZR 400 R (13.1 secs).

Top Speed:

The 1986 version of the Kawasaki ZN 1300 Voyager has a maximum speed of 145mph.

Honda VFR 1200 FA DCT - [2017] image

Top Speed of the 1986 ZN 1300 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 1986 Kawasaki ZN 1300 Voyager then how about a 2017 Honda VFR 1200 FA DCT (156 mph) and the 2014 Honda VFR 1200 FA DCT (156 mph).

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