Kawasaki Kawasaki ZSX

2016 Kawasaki Z1000SX receives slipper clutch and ABS as standard, Versys 1000 gets colour updates

2016 Kawasaki Kawasaki Z1000SX (4)

The Kawasaki Z1000SX has been upgraded for 2016 with a number of customer-centric features including an FCC Assist and Slipper Clutch, ABS as standard and new colour options with the added bonus – all without any price increase. The 2016 Z1000SX now comes with a race-inspired FCC assist and slipper clutch – with a claimed 30% lighter feel at the lever, the Slipper Clutch will appeal to both sports bike riders and those adjusting to the weight of a pillion and luggage. New colour options features – Candy Lime Green, Candy Plasma Blue and Metallic Carbon Gray.

Under normal riding conditions, the clutch functions as a self-locking mechanism, pulling the clutch hub and operating plate together to compress the clutch plates. This allows the total clutch spring load to be reduced, thereby resulting a lighter clutch lever pull when operating the clutch. While the back torque limiting or ‘Slipper’ function works in the traditional way; where the clutch partially disengages or “slips” when the rear wheel tries to drive the engine faster than it would run under its own power.

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The Versys 1000 colour options have also been refreshed for 2016. The colour options on the 2016 Versys 1000 are – Candy Lime Green, Metallic Carbon Grey and Metallic Raw Titanium. For 2016, the Versys 1000 will now be priced at £9,949 (INR 10.17 lakh*).

*Currency converted price for representation purpose only.

Craig Watson, Kawasaki UK Sales Manager says that the engineers continue to work hard to ensure that the Z1000SX stays at the top of every riders wish list, it’s feature laden and remains such a strong proposition as the all rounder that can a tackle a track day or a two up trip to Europe. Watson adds that the new 2016 model will continue to be a best seller.

Check out the new colour options in the image gallery below. Do share your views about the updated models in the comments section below:

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