2010 Kawasaki Z1000 sportier than ever

With over 35 years of experience, Kawasaki put all of it together in the new Z1000 model which makes you smile every time you twist the throttle. The new naked streetfighter is more spine friendly (comfortable), also is more sharp and has better throttle response, as well as low and mid-range RPM power.
Brand new engine -

• Liquid-cooled, DOHC, 16-valve 1,043cc inline-four offers greater torque and a stronger top-end rush than previous Z1000 models

• Bore and stroke of 77.0 x 56.0 mm were chosen to achieve the desired engine character —strong in the everyday rpm range most used by naked super bikes

• 38mm downdraft throttle bodies allow intake air to travel to the engine in the shortest possible distance

• Oval sub-throttles help keep the engine slim — a good thing since the throttle bodies are positioned between the rider’s knees

• Soft rev limiter provides good overrev; power doesn’t drop off suddenly at high rpm

• Crankshaft and transmission shafts are arranged in a straight line instead of a triangular layout, to maintain the design from the previous Z1000 — a design that offers the best look for a naked model

• The crankshaft was lowered to allow for a longer stroke without adding engine height

• A secondary balancer, driven off a gear on the sixth web of the crankshaft, eliminates excess vibration

Brand new exhaust system -
• The exhaust system features a 4-into-2-pre-chamber-into-2 layout. Silencer end-caps maintain the quad-style image

• Main and pre-catalyzers ensure emissions are clean
• Thanks to the under-engine pre-chamber, silencer volume could be reduced. The silencers are also lighter. Overall exhaust system weight is about the same, but the new system offers much better mass centralization and contributes to a lower center of gravity

Fully adjustable front fork -
• The Z1000’s 41mm inverted fork is adjustable for compression damping, rebound damping and spring preload — and it’s protected from harm by a cool-looking shroud

• Settings are designed for both sporty back road performance and excellent comfort on the street

Engine
Four-stroke, liquid-cooled, DOHC, four valves per cylinder, inline-four


Displacement 1043 cc

Bore x Stroke 77.0 x 56.0mm

Compression Ratio 11.8:1

Fuel System 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 Brakes Dual 300mm petal-type rotors with radial-mount four-piston calipers

Rear Brakes Single 250mm petal-type rotor with single-piston caliper

Fuel Capacity 4.0 gal.

Seat Height 32.1 in.

Overall Length 82.5 in.

Overall Width 31.7 in.

Overall Height 42.1 in.

Color Choices Pearl Stardust White, Metallic Spark Black

Warranty 12 months

Good Times™ Protection Plan 12, 24, 36 or 48 months

So what are you waiting for?!?! Go and buy one for $10.499 MSRP