Kawasaki Z1000 – 2010 Japanese art and technology.

Development of the new 2010 Z1000 started from scratch, with the specific goals of creating a distinctive visual impact and superior on-road performance. The end result is essentially a custom-made super streetfighter.

A unique blend of Japanese art and technology, the 2010 Z1000’s styling takes a dramatic leap forward with the distinct look of an apex predator. Hunched-down and ready to pounce, its visual impact is much stronger than that of a naked sportbike, or a derivative copy of some Euro trend.

The Z1000 clearly surpasses the dynamic performance of its predecessors, thanks to a new quick-revving 1,043cc inline-four cylinder engine, and an all-new quick-steering aluminium chassis connected to an all-new horizontal rear suspension design.  Though it offers true sportbike handling; the Z1000’s comfortable, upright riding position mean it remains a practical transportation tool, even as the dramatic howl from its new cold-air intake raises hairs on the back of its rider’s neck.

Key Features:
• All-New Aluminum Chassis
• All-New 1043cc Engine
• All-New Horizontal Rear Suspension
• Sharp “Predatory” Styling
• Light & Quick Handling
• Lower Seat Height than Previous Z1000 Models

Specifications

Engine Type    Four-stroke, liquid-cooled, DOHC, four valves per cylinder, inline-four
Displacement    1043 cc
Bore & Stroke    77.20 x 50.9 mm
Compression Ratio    11.8:1
Fuel Injection    DFI® with four 38mm Keihin throttle bodies, oval sub-throttles
Ignition   TCBI Digital Advance
Transmission    6-Speed
Final Drive    X-Ring Chain
Frame Type    Aluminum Backbone
Rake/Trail    24.5 deg. / 4.1 in.
Front Suspension/Wheel Travel    41 mm inverted cartridge fork with stepless compression and rebound damping, adjustable spring preload / 4.7 in.
Rear Suspension/Wheel Travel    Horizontal monoshock with stepless rebound damping, adjustable spring preload / 5.4 in.
Front Tire Size    120/70 ZR17
Rear Tire Size    190/50 ZR17
Wheelbase    56.7 in.
Front Brake Type    Dual 300mm petal-type rotors with radial-mount four-piston calipers
Rear Brake Type    Single 250mm petal-type rotor with single-piston caliper
Fuel Tank Capacity    4.9 gal.
Seat Height    32.1 in.
Overall Length    82.5 in.
Overall Width    31.7 in.
Overall Height    42.1 in.
Color    Pearl Stardust White, Metallic Spark Black