CONCLUSION
Clocking over 300 kms on the Z1000 and despite the stiff suspension landing us with a somewhat sore back, riding the 2014 Kawasaki Z1000 was one of the most rewarding experiences we have ever had.
So how would it feel to own one? The 2014 Kawasaki Z1000 is akin to having a big cat as a pet! It’s savage, but stylish at the same time. It’s restless to the core, but loves to be in your control as long as you respect its might. Being one of the most aggressive looking motorcycles, the Z1000 also happens to be one of the most easy to get along machines. It is an impeccably well built bike and every inch is a delight to look at, considering the attention to detail Kawasaki has bestowed upon the Z1000. Priced at INR 12,50,000/- (ex-showroom, Pune), the futuristic 2014 Kawasaki Z1000 makes for an apt choice for someone looking to step up and enter the world of genuine super-biking.
2014 KAWASAKI Z1000 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
| Engine | Four-stroke, liquid-cooled, DOHC, four valves per cylinder, inline-four |
| Displacement | 1,043cc |
| Bore x Stroke | 77.0 x 56.0mm |
| Compression Ratio | 11.8:1 |
| Max Power | 140 bhp @ 10,000 rpm |
| Max Torque | 111 nm @ 7300 rpm |
| Fuel System | DFI® with four 38mm Keihin throttle bodies, oval sub-throttles |
| Ignition | TCBI with digital advance |
| Transmission | Six-Speed |
| Final Drive | Sealed Chain |
| Rake/Trail | 24.5 degrees / 4.0 in. |
| Frame Type | Aluminum Backbone |
| Front Tyre Size | 120/70 ZR17 |
| Rear Tyre Size | 190/50 ZR17 |
| Wheelbase | 56.5 in. |
| Front Suspension / Wheel Travel | 41 mm inverted SFF-BP fork with stepless compression and rebound damping and spring preload adjustability / 4.7 in. |
| Rear Suspension / Wheel Travel | Horizontal back-link single shock with adjustable preload and stepless rebound damping / 4.8 in. |
| Front brakes | Dual 310mm petal-type discs with radial-mount four-piston monobloc calipers with ABS |
| Rear brakes | Single 250mm petal-type discs with single-piston caliper and ABS |
| Fuel Capacity | 17 litres |
| Seat Height | 32.1 in. |
| Weight | 221 kgs |
| Overall Length | 80.5 in. |
| Overall Width | 31.1 in. |
| Overall Height | 41.5 in. |
| Price | INR 12,50,000/- (Ex-showroom, Pune) |
I m not saying I want traction control on the Z1000. I m saying I want to save money by not having it. Kawasaki enjoys a loyal customer base, especially where machines like this are concerned, and I’ve no doubt some riders will pay the extra for it. It s an amazing motorcycle.
Uff how mean must be the designer for this machines.
He really got his hands on Z very well.
Kudos for the Genius
and the Man who reviewed it in Zzzzzz
LOL, we thought the same when it was unveiled to the world.
Is that Bike or spacecraft