Features

The new Kawasaki Z1000 has a bigger displacement than its predecessors as well as a lower RPM torque. The Kawasaki Z1000 has a backbone frame that has not been much modified. The bike is extremely easy to handle in case of maintenance as the engine mounts can be easily taken out for repair.

Suspension System

The front suspension of the Kawasaki Z1000 is unique. The front suspension consists of a 41mm fork. The function of one fork leg is to handle compression damping duties, while the function of the second fork is to manage rebound damping. This technology is not found on most of the street motorcycles. The brakes are powerful and have four piston binders that can bring the bike to a stationary position within a few seconds.

Public Vote

The Kawasaki Z1000 had mixed reactions from the public. People simply loved it or hated it. The pipes of the bike were gold tinted. The tail section of the Kawasaki Z1000 is similar to one of its predecessors, the ZX6R 636cc model. It was the same designer that designed the Mazda Miata who was picked up by Kawasaki to design the Kawasaki Z1000.

Negative Reports

When it was introduced, the Kawasaki Z1000 did not find much favor with the motorcycle journalists, especially because it had unstable handling characteristics when the bike was driven at high speeds. There was a journalist who claimed that the intense violent tank slapper when the bike was driven at high speeds. However the reports of the owners of the bike say otherwise. The owners of the Kawasaki Z1000 are proud of their possession and there have been no complaints about the bike. The updated version of the Kawasaki Z1000 was introduced in the year 2007.

Talking a little bit about history of the Kawasaki Z1000, the original Kawasaki Z900 was the first motorcycle introduced which had four cylinders and dual overhead cams. It was one of the best bikes produced in those times.

Dealership

The Kawasaki Z1000 is easily available from all official Kawasaki Z1000 dealers. These dealers also market Kawasaki Z1000 accessories and parts. So you can approach any authorized Kawasaki dealer and know more about the Kawasaki Z1000 before purchasing it.

Specifications

Engine Type: 4-Stroke, Liquid-Cooled, DOHC, 4 Valve Cylinder Head, Transverse In-Line 4-Cylinder
Displacement: 953 cc
Bore & Stroke: 77.20 x 50.9 mm
Compression Ratio: 11.2:1
Fuel Injection: DFI with Keihin 38mm Throttle Bodies (4)
Ignition: TCBI with Digital Advance
Transmission: 6-Speed