2010 Kawasaki Z1000

[James Deuce]

New frame, new suspension config, funky fork covers, usual modern metalwork abomination masquerading as mufflers, illegible dash - totally updated and modern then!

http://www.motorcycle-usa.com/159/5281/Motorcycle-Article/2010-Kawasaki-Z1000-First-Ride.aspx

[crazyhorse]

Well, ummmm.... I think it kinda looks more like a buell. Short in the wheel base and all. :whistle:

[nallac]

not to bad...got a bit of a Super Duke look to it, all angles...

[vifferman]

"...the engine features hot rod tuning tricks including a 16-valve cylinder head operated via dual overhead camshafts."

Huh?
"Hot rod tuning tricks"? :confused:
I thought most modern engines featured 16-valve DOHC engines, whereas I doubt whether many actual hot rods do...

[James Deuce]

"...the engine features hot rod tuning tricks including a 16-valve cylinder head operated via dual overhead camshafts."

Huh?
"Hot rod tuning tricks"? :confused:
I thought most modern engines featured 16-valve DOHC engines, whereas I doubt whether many actual hot rods do...
Written by Merkins.

[vifferman]

Written by Merkins.
For dumbasses?
It's lazy, cookie-cutter journalism.
(Nowhere near as good as the prose that guy who writes for KiwiRider would've delivered). :no:

[KwakaZM]

IMO it looks like a beefier version of the Aprilia Shiver... Looks pretty mean though...

[one fast tl1ooo]

Thats one rad lookin bike... should be a blast to ride :banana::2thumbsup

[Slyer]

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=110289

http://www.bikewalls.com/motorcycles/Kawasaki_wallpapers/Naked
Some super high quality photos there. ^^

[Clivoris]

Oh dear. It's entirely possible that the exhaust is the best bit, as far as looks are concerned. It's no Buell.

[pzkpfw]

Air funnels into the resonator chamber-equipped airbox which produces a similar sound effect to a person blowing over the top of an open glass bottle. This greatly enhances the intake sound while riding and ultimately creates a more thrilling riding experience.

Glad they don't use English over there.

[vifferman]

"Air funnels into the resonator chamber-equipped airbox which produces a similar sound effect to a person blowing over the top of an open glass bottle. This greatly enhances the intake sound while riding and ultimately creates a more thrilling riding experience."
What's up with that? :confused:
I was reading about one of the new Lexiiiii which had a similar thing - the'd designed the zorst and intake so it was quiet up to 3k-ish rpm, and then did the resonatey thingo to sound like a Formula1 race car.

[James Deuce]

The love their jug bands in the US.

[vifferman]

The love their jug bands in the US.
Is that the music they use at Hooters? :confused:


Reminds me - my neighbour calls his wife "Jugs".

[Hitcher]

Kawasaki hasn't made a decent naked bike since the ZRX1200R.

[Slyer]

Kawasaki hasn't made a decent naked bike since the ZRX1200R.
Define decent? =/

[Hitcher]

Define decent?
One that goes, stops and handles.

[Slyer]

ER6 isn't a bad bike.

[Hitcher]

ER6 isn't a bad bike.

Fair call. Perhaps I should have added the word "large" to my original post deriding Kawasaki-san's incompetence.

[Slyer]

Fair call. Perhaps I should have added the word "large" to my original post deriding Kawasaki-san's incompetence.
My mistake, why anyone would want a bike under 1000cc I do not know.

[Grumpy]

Kawasaki hasn't made a decent naked bike since the ZRX1200R.

I would have to agree although the Z1000 isn't too far behind. Replace the seat and it's much easier to live with. The ZRX beats it in the looks department as well in my very biased opinion.

[Elysium]

, usual modern metalwork abomination masquerading as mufflers, [/url]

Kawasaki seem to be getting worse with their mufflers with every new bike. Thought the muffler on the latest ZX-10R was the worse until I saw this bike.

[R6_kid]

Kawasaki seem to be getting worse with their mufflers with every new bike. Thought the muffler on the latest ZX-10R was the worse until I saw this bike.

Thats a got a big fuck off cat converter in the header too. A hacksaw, piece of pipe and a welder will probably release 5-10hp.

[Slyer]

Yeah, new emissions laws is resonsible for most all of the new funky looking exhausts coming out.