Kawasaki Z1000: street fighter

2024 Author: Erin Ralphs | [email protected]. Last modified: 2024-02-19 11:41

Summer is the time for motorcycles. When they roar and fly past at breakneck speed, you want to be in the place of a motorcyclist. Feel all this drive and freedom yourself. In order to do this, you need to get a good "iron horse" to begin with. Let's talk about this. It is the Kawasaki Z1000. Serious machine! The model has two generations, and the second is produced to this day.

First generation model

The first version of the Kawasaki Z1000 was released in 2003. It was positioned as the heir to the Z-series from Kawasaki, which once existed in the 70s of the XX century.

The steel frame and plastic elements of the motorcycle were borrowed from Kawasaki sports models. The engine of the model had a volume of 0.95 liters. Removed from the assembly line of the first generation Kawasaki Z1000 in 2009. But they are still dating. It should be noted that these motorcycles are quite reliable. For example, if you borrow a 2007 Kawasaki Z1000 from a good owner, it will be a very fast and trouble-free vehicle.

It should be noted that it was in 2007 that a serious revision of the named series was carried out. Changed the exhaust, increased the torque. In general, we also finalized the fork (the tilt and offset changed) and worked a little on the appearance of the Z1000.

Second Generation

The start of sales of the second generation of the described brand began in 2010, and this model is still rolling off the assembly line. The characteristics of the Kawasaki Z1000 in the new version of the release have changed. So, the motorcycle engine added in volume, now the power plant had a working volume of 1.04 liters. In addition, the current versions are already based on an aluminum frame, and not on a steel one, as was the case with the first generation.

Design features

Of the features of the power units of these motorcycles, it should be noted that the engines for this model are four-cylinder, in-line, with a capacity of 125 hp. With. (first generation) and 142 hp. With. (second generation). Four-piston brakes, six-speed gearbox, motorcycle weight about 200 kg. It is easy to guess that with such a weight and with such power, this bike has an "evil" character.

In 2011, a special edition Kawasaki Z1000SX was released. A feature of the model was a more sporty fairing, the presence of traction control (KTRC) and a system for selecting the operating mode of the motorcycle power unit. Three years later (in 2014) the model was finalized. The engine power was increased, the motorcycle itself became heavier and it already weighed 220 kg. Suspension has become a little stiffer.

Summarizing everythingabove

Liter motorcycle is serious. Most often they come to them, and do not start with them. If you start with a “liter”, then you need to do it very carefully and carefully, because such a motorcycle does not forgive mistakes, it has a very impudent disposition. In the ranks of motorists, "liter" is highly valued and respected.

Kawasaki Z1000 is a good and reliable bike. If you take it new, then there are no questions. If you are considering used models, then be attentive to the technical condition, so that later you do not eliminate the shortcomings during the summer period, when this “iron horse” needs to be driven, not repaired.

In major cities, there are no problems with motorcycle parts (not only for this model). As for the provinces, it must be borne in mind that the delivery of the necessary spare parts sometimes takes quite a long period of time.