Kawasaki Z1000 (2014–2020)
Fluid capacities, consumables, drivetrain, tire pressure & wear limits
The Kawasaki Z1000 (2014–2020) takes 3.8 L of oil with a filter change (3.2 L without).
Fluid Capacities
Oil capacity (with filter)3.8 LWhen filter is removed
Oil capacity (without filter)3.2 LWhen filter is not removed
Oil capacity (dry fill)4 L
Coolant (radiator)2.9 LReserve tank full level, including radiator and engine
Consumables
Engine oil gradeAPI SG, SH, SJ, SL or SM with JASO MA, MA1 or MA2, SAE 10W-40
Coolant typePermanent antifreeze (ethylene glycol, Green), 50/50 mixture with soft water
Oil filter (OEM)16097-0008Confirmed compatible for the full 2003-2016 Z1000 range via retailer listings, and separately confirmed applicable through 2017-2020 (Euro-market sales continued after the US lineup dropped it, no engine change in that window).
Air filter (OEM)Not listed by part number in the manual (viscous paper element)
Spark plug (OEM)NGK CR9EIA-9
Front brake pads (OEM)Not listed by part number in the manual (service part)
Rear brake pads (OEM)Not listed by part number in the manual (service part)
Drive chainENUMA EK525ZX, 112 links
Clutch free play2–3 mm
Drivetrain
Chain size525
Chain links112
Chain slack20–30 mm
Chain 20-link limit319 mmNew chain 20-link length standard: 317.5–318.2 mm
Front sprocket (OEM)15TDerived from the final drive reduction ratio 2.867 (43/15) — tooth counts aren't printed as a standalone spec
Rear sprocket (OEM)43TDerived from the final drive reduction ratio 2.867 (43/15) — tooth counts aren't printed as a standalone spec
Brakes & Tires
Front tire size120/70 ZR17M/C (58W)
Rear tire size190/50 ZR17M/C (73W)
Front tire pressure250 kPa
Rear tire pressure290 kPaUp to 180 kg load
Brake fluid typeDOT 4
Wear Limits
Front brake disc (min)4.5 mm
Rear brake disc (min)5.5 mm
Brake pad — front (min)1 mm
Brake pad — rear (min)1 mm
Clutch friction plate (min)2.5 mmStandard thickness: 2.72–2.88 mm
Drive chain slack (limit)30 mmThis matches the top of the standard adjustment range; the manual gives no separate wear-limit figure beyond it