Development of the new 2010 Kawasaki 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.
2010 KAWASAKI Z1000
You’ll definitely feel those 1,043 cubic centimeters of fuel-injected Kawasaki four-cylinder every time you twist the throttle. A secondary balance shaft eliminates excess vibes, but on this bike, a little bit of character is designed in. In the same spirit, the bike’s cool air system uses ducts just ahead of the fuel tank to usher air into the airbox, a placement that lets the rider savor the gratifying sound of screaming air being sucked into the engine’s downdraft intakes.
Make Model | Kawasaki Z1000 |
| Year | 2010 |
| Engine | Liquid cooled, four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valve per cylinder. |
| Capacity | 1043 |
| Bore x Stroke | 77.0 x 56.0mm |
| Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 |
| Induction | DFI® with four 38mm Keihin throttle bodies, oval sub-throttles |
| Ignition / Starting | TCBI with digital advance / electric |
| Max Power | 136 bhp |
| Max Torque | 81lb/ft |
| Transmission / Drive | 6 Speed / chain |
| Frame | Type: Aluminum Backbone |
| Rake/Trail | 24.5 degrees / 4.1 in. |
| Front Suspension | 41mm inverted cartridge fork with stepless compression and rebound damping, adjustable spring preload / 4.7 in wheel travel |
| Rear Suspension | Horizontal monoshock with stepless rebound damping, adjustable spring preload / 5.4 in wheel travel. |
| Front Brakes | 2x 300mm discs 2 piston caliper |
| Rear Brakes | Single 250mm disc 1 piston caliper |
| Front Tyre | 120/70 -R17 |
| Rear Tyre | 190/50 ZR17 |
| Seat Height | 815.3 mm / 32.1 in. |
| Dry-Weight | |
| Fuel Capacity | 15.5 Litres / 4.1 lb |
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