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| Kawasaki's profilation of this bike |
| Kawasaki upped the ante in the naked bike arena with the entrance of the Z1000. Beyond its muscular torque delivery and radical styling, the Z1000 dishes out a visceral riding experience. This purpose-built Kawasaki is equally at home in the garages of both practical motorcyclists — simply seeking a smile-producing weekend ride and owners desiring a bike that doesn’t fit the norm.
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| General information |
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| Model: | Kawasaki Z1000 | | Year: | 2008 | | Category: | Naked bike | | Rating: | 79.1 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other bikes | | Price as new (MSRP): | US$ 8899. Prices depend on country, taxes, accessories, etc. | | Engine and transmission |
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| Displacement: | 953.00 ccm (58.15 cubic inches) | | Engine type: | In-line four, four-stroke | | Torque: | 72.80 Nm (7.4 kgf-m or 53.7 ft.lbs) @ 8200 RPM | | Compression: | 11.2:1 | | Bore x stroke: | 77.2 x 50.9 mm (3.0 x 2.0 inches) | | Valves per cylinder: | 4 | | Fuel system: | Injection | | Fuel control: | DOHC | | Ignition: | TCBI Digital Advance | | Cooling system: | Air | | Gearbox: | 6-speed | Transmission type, final drive: | Chain | | Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels |
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| Frame type: | Backbone, high-tensile steel tubes and cast aluminum engine sub-frame | | Rake (fork angle): | 24.5° | | Trail: | 102 mm (4.0 inches) | | Front suspension: | 41mm inverted cartridge fork with stepless rebound damping and adjustable spring preload / 4.7 in. | | Rear suspension: | Bottom-Link Uni-Trak® with gas-charged shock, stepless rebound damping and adjustable spring preload / 5.9 in. | | Front tyre dimensions: | 120/70-ZR17 | | Rear tyre dimensions: | 190/50-ZR17 | | Front brakes: | Double disc | | Front brakes diameter: | 300 mm (11.8 inches) | | Rear brakes: | Single disc | | Rear brakes diameter: | 250 mm (9.8 inches) | | Physical measures and capacities |
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| Seat height: | 820 mm (32.3 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting. | | Overall height: | 1,064 mm (41.9 inches) | | Overall length: | 2,090 mm (82.3 inches) | | Overall width: | 780 mm (30.7 inches) | | Wheelbase: | 1,445 mm (56.9 inches) | | Fuel capacity: | 18.54 litres (4.90 gallons) | | Other specifications |
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| Color options: | Pearl Crystal White | | Further information |
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