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| Kawasaki upped the ante in the naked bike arena with the entrance of the Z1000. Beyond its muscular torque delivery and radical styling, the Z1000 dishes out a visceral riding experience. This purpose-built Kawasaki is equally at home in the garages of both practical motorcyclists simply seeking a smile-producing weekend ride and owners desiring a bike that doesnt fit the norm. |
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| Details & Features |
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| Key Features |
• Outstanding low and mid-range torque
• Street-oriented performance
• Comfortable and sporty riding position
• Uniquely aggressively styling
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| 953cc Four-Cylinder, DOHC Engine |
• Compact, narrow and lightweight design
• Cam profiles optimized for low-mid rpm power
• Heavy flywheel mass gives a more satisfying mid-range power feeling
• High-performance ECU maintains optimum tuning parameters
• Ultra-fine injectors and 36mm throttle bodies with oval sub-throttles deliver an ultra-smooth response across the rev-range
• Dual mufflers in a 4-2-1-2 arrangement contributes to a healthy mid-range performance, while dual-outlet muffler caps help foster the Z1000’s aggressive quad-pipe look
• Exhaust valve on the right-side muffler (just upstream of the silencer) helps “tune” back-pressure waves for enhanced response in the low-mid range
• Iridium plugs deliver a hotter spark for high combustion efficiency
• Transmission gearing complements the low-mid range torque performance
• Ball bearing shift lever and shift drum contribute to a smooth shifting with superb feel at the lever
• Clutch springs with a low spring rate equal a light clutch feel
• Lightweight radiator keeps the engine cool without adding excessive pounds
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| Frame |
• Semi-rigid mounted engine utilized as a stressed member to provide optimal chassis flex during high performance riding
• Engine mounts located behind the cylinder, closer to the engine’s center of gravity, transmit less engine vibration to the rider for a much improved ride quality
• Pressed aluminum swingarm, swingarm bracket and engine mounts combined for a less rigid frame, allowing better chassis feedback and less engine vibration
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| Suspension |
• 41 mm inverted front fork delivers brilliant steering performance
• Fork damping rates go from smooth action at the top of the stroke to firm damping at the bottom for a comfortable feeling that makes the bike easier to ride and more adept at high performance maneuvers
• Tuned to complement the front fork, the bottom-link Uni-Trak rear suspension features a nitrogen gas charged shock with piggy back reservoir
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| Brakes |
• Radial-mount brake calipers and radial-pump front brake master cylinder offer precise brake control and superb feel at the lever
• Triple petal brake discs offer better cooling and warp resistance and less unsprung weight
• A 250 mm rear disc offers abundant rear brake control
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| Additional Features |
• Instrumentation gives at-a-glance information to the rider
• Analog-style tachometer provides quick and clear rpm data
• LCD features a digital speedometer, odometer, tripmeter, water temp, fuel gauge and clock
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| Specifications |
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| Engine Type |
4-Stroke, Liquid-Cooled, DOHC, 4-Valve, 4-Cylinder |
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| Bore & Stroke |
77.20 x 50.9 mm |
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| Maximum Torque |
72.8 lb/ft @ 8,200 rpm |
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| Fuel Injection |
DFI® with four 36mm Keihin throttle bodies, oval sub-throttles, ultra-fine atomizing fuel injectors |
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| Ignition |
TCBI Digital Advance |
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| Frame Type |
Backbone, high-tensile steel tubes and cast aluminum engine sub-frame |
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| Rake/Trail |
24.5 deg. / 4.0 in. |
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| Front Suspension/Wheel Travel |
41mm inverted cartridge fork with stepless rebound damping and adjustable spring preload / 4.7 in. |
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| Rear Suspension/Wheel Travel |
Bottom-Link Uni-Trak® with gas-charged shock, stepless rebound damping and adjustable spring preload / 5.9 in. |
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| Front Tire Size |
120/70 ZR17 |
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| Rear Tire Size |
190/50 ZR17 |
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| Front Brake Type |
Dual 300mm petal rotors with radial-mount four-piston calipers |
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| Rear Brake Type |
Single 250mm petal rotor with single-piston caliper |
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| Fuel Tank Capacity |
4.9 gal. |
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| Color |
Pearl Crystal White |
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| Good Times™ Protection Plan |
12, 24, 36 or 48 months |
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