Primed to once again set the performance naked bike class ablaze, the Kawasaki Z1000 for 2008 received seriously bulked up performance and styling . Whilst it's price has been seriously reduced for 2009 with the ABS model now being reduced in price to the old Non ABS price. For 2009 ABS will be the only model available. The aggressive aesthetics of this machine directly mirrors its ferocious performance. With the engine and chassis characteristics of the Kawasaki Z1000 refocused for serious street riding, the new model more than takes up where its predecessor left off – it redefines what pure naked performance really is all about.
Power
The engine of the Kawasaki Z1000 has been tuned to satisfy the most demanding big-bore power riders, with torque boosted, particularly in the low- to mid rev-range to provide loads of muscle when and where it’s most needed. Even from cruising speeds a twist of the throttle really delivers the goods, and the engine will keep on pulling hard right through the rev range.
Control
For 2008 the new Kawasaki Z1000 received a new engine sub-frame and re-engineered chassis rigidity which provides truly outstanding feedback, enabling the street rider to instantly read and respond to the bike’s behaviour in all speed ranges. Further enhancing rider-machine synergy are improved mass centralisation and revised ergonomics, with handlebars positioned closer to the rider and a slimmer seat resulting in a compact riding position which allows the rider to take full advantage of the Kawasaki Z1000 ’s greater stability and sharp, nimble handling qualities.
Style
With pure aggression emanating from the very core of the Kawasaki Z1000, it is not at all surprising that its performance levels are in turn reflected in this bike’s fierce styling and sheer physical presence. The crouching, muscular appearance of the new Z1000 is direct testimony to the bike’s potency. It’s stance is as that of the body of a conditioned athlete poised to explode from the blocks.
Power
The engine of the Kawasaki Z1000 has been tuned to satisfy the most demanding big-bore power riders, with torque boosted, particularly in the low- to mid rev-range to provide loads of muscle when and where it’s most needed. Even from cruising speeds a twist of the throttle really delivers the goods, and the engine will keep on pulling hard right through the rev range.
Control
For 2008 the new Kawasaki Z1000 received a new engine sub-frame and re-engineered chassis rigidity which provides truly outstanding feedback, enabling the street rider to instantly read and respond to the bike’s behaviour in all speed ranges. Further enhancing rider-machine synergy are improved mass centralisation and revised ergonomics, with handlebars positioned closer to the rider and a slimmer seat resulting in a compact riding position which allows the rider to take full advantage of the Kawasaki Z1000 ’s greater stability and sharp, nimble handling qualities.
Style
With pure aggression emanating from the very core of the Kawasaki Z1000, it is not at all surprising that its performance levels are in turn reflected in this bike’s fierce styling and sheer physical presence. The crouching, muscular appearance of the new Z1000 is direct testimony to the bike’s potency. It’s stance is as that of the body of a conditioned athlete poised to explode from the blocks.
Kawasaki Z1000 2009 Features:
Engine type Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke In-Line 4
Displacement 953 cm³
Bore x stroke 77.2 x 50.9 mm
Compression ratio 11.2:1
Valve/Induction system DOHC, 16 valves
Maximum power 92 kW {125 PS} / 10,000 rpm
Maximum torque 98.7 N·m {10.1 kgf·m} / 8,200 rpm
Fuel system Fuel injection: ΓΈ36 mm x 4 (Keihin) with oval sub-throttles
Ignition Digital
Starting Electric
Lubrication Forced lubrication, wet sump
Transmission 6-speed, return
Final Drive Sealed chain
Primary reduction ratio 1.714 (84/49)
Gear ratios: 1st 2.571 (36/14)
Gear ratios: 2nd 1.882 (32/17)
Gear ratios: 3rd 1.556 (28/18)
Gear ratios: 4th 1.333 (28/21)
Gear ratios: 5th 1.200 (24/20)
Gear ratios: 6th 1.095 (23/21)
Final reduction ratio 2.667 (40/15)
Clutch Wet multi-disc, manual
Frame type Tubular backbone (with engine sub-frame), high-tensile steel
Rake/Trail 24.5° / 103 mm
Suspension, front 41 mm inverted fork with stepless rebound damping and spring preload adjustability
Suspension, rear Bottom-Link Uni-Trak with gas-charged shock,
stepless rebound damping and spring preload adjustability
Wheel travel, front 120 mm
Wheel travel, rear 150 mm
Tyre, front 120/70ZR17M/C (58W)
Tyre, rear 190/50ZR17M/C (73W)
Brakes, front Dual semi-floating 300 mm petal discs
Brakes, rear Single 250 mm petal disc
Steering angle, left / right 31° / 31°
Dimensions (L x W x H) 2,090 mm x 780 mm x 1,065 mm
Wheelbase 1,445 mm
Ground Clearance 160 mm
Seat height 820 mm
Fuel capacity 18.5 litres
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