
The facts.
| Part number | Z-N005-EX (EAN 4950545750082) |
|---|---|
| Pad code | ZRM-N005C |
| Compound | ZCOO EX Race - ceramic-sintered |
| Pad dimensions | 70.0 x 49.3 x 7.2 mm (L x H x thickness) |
| Caliper family | Nissin |
| Position | Front axle only |
| Fitment | Kawasaki Z800 ABS, 2013-2016 |
| Contents per pack | 1 set = 2 pads for one caliper; a machine with twin front discs needs two packs |
| Road approval | No ECE R90 type approval documented - track and competition use |
| Manufacturer | Okada Corporation, Japan |
DescriptionThe whole story▼
On an unfaired machine like the Kawasaki Z800 ABS the rider's own body is part of the braking load. For the Kawasaki Z800 ABS of 2013 to 2016 that shape is the N005, a 70.0 by 49.3 mm face on a laser-cut backing plate. For the Kawasaki Z800 ABS that means EX Race: race-level heat resistance without race-level disc wear.
Key Features
- Consistent lever travel as the pad thins, so the bite point on the Z800 ABS does not creep between services
- Stable friction from the first squeeze to the wear limit, so the Z800 ABS brakes the same on a cold morning and at the bottom of a pass
- Resists glazing under sustained pressure, which is what ends most organic pads on a Z800 ABS
- Compatible with the standard Nissin retaining pin and spring of the Z800 ABS - nothing else to buy
- No warm-up needed: the N005 works at the first cold stop of the day, which is why ZCOO sells EX Race for road as well as circuit use
- Runs cooler at the disc than a conventional sinter, because the ceramic film it forms carries part of the load on the Z800 ABS
Construction and Material Quality
Two things define how a N005 behaves: the ceramic mixture and the plate under it. The N005 plate is cut to the Nissin window rather than trimmed down from a larger blank. That is why the N005 holds a consistent contact patch deep into its service life.
Performance and Feel
The initial bite of the N005 in EX Race is measured rather than sharp. Across 4 model years of the Z800 ABS the behaviour is the same, because the compound is. With no fairing to lean into, the Z800 ABS rider needs the N005 to be predictable above all.
Fitment and Compatibility
ZCOO's fitment data gives the N005 for the Z800 ABS built between 2013 and 2016. Front axle only; the N005 has no rear counterpart in the ZCOO programme. The same N005 shape covers 19 further machines in the 2026 catalogue. Before ordering, check that your caliper takes a pad of 70.0 mm length and 49.3 mm height.
Road Approval
No ECE R90 type approval is documented for this pad. It appears neither in ZCOO's own catalogue nor on the European distributor's site, and no approval number is printed on the packaging data available to us. ZCOO itself describes the compound as suited to competition machines and road machines alike, but that is a description of the mixture, not a type approval. Until the distributor confirms an approval in writing, treat this as a track and competition part: in Germany a replacement brake pad without ECE R90 approval may not be fitted to a motorcycle used on public roads. Ask us before ordering if you need this clarified for your machine.
Specifications
- Part number: Z-N005-EX (EAN 4950545750082)
- Pad code: ZRM-N005C
- Compound: ZCOO EX Race - ceramic-sintered
- Pad dimensions: 70.0 x 49.3 x 7.2 mm (L x H x thickness)
- Caliper family: Nissin
- Position: Front axle only
- Fitment: Kawasaki Z800 ABS, 2013-2016
- Contents per pack: 1 set = 2 pads for one caliper; a machine with twin front discs needs two packs
- Road approval: No ECE R90 type approval documented - track and competition use
- Manufacturer: Okada Corporation, Japan
What's includedEverything in the box▼
- 1 set = 2 ZCOO N005 EX brake pads for one caliper
FitmentWhich bikes this fits▼
- Kawasaki Z800 ABS (2013–2016)
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