New Kawasaki Z1000 for 2014

[nzspokes]

Taken from MCN. Sounds like a giggle to ride.

It’s the first official acknowledgement of the Z1000’s replacement, which is believed to ditch the old ZX-9R-derived, 1043cc four-cylinder motor in favour of a full-fat 998cc ZX-10R unit, complete with nigh-on 200bhp.

There’s the usual stylised teaser video to go with the new site, giving brief glimpses of the bike but not enough to gain a full view of it. What can be seen is that the new machine sports a massive rear tyre – at least 190-section, possibly 200-section – and the Z1000-signature quad exhaust exits, albeit with the main silencing done by a large under-engine collector box.

The bike’s front can also be glimpsed, showing a heavy-browed headlight fairing with quad lamps under its distinctive frown.

It’s thought that the new Z1000 will be directed at superbike-derived nakeds, particularly Aprilia’s V4 Tuono and BMW’s forthcoming naked S1000, although it will also face a challenge from purpose-made naked bikes like KTM’s soon-to-be-released Super Duke 1290.

One other thing the site reveals is the bike’s launch date: The 5th of November. We’re hoping for fireworks…

Video, http://www.kawasaki-cp.khi.co.jp/Z_s...i/index_e.html

[Hitcher]

The fuel tank is too small. I wouldn't buy one.

[BigAl]

Does good skids

[Drew]

Awesome advertising there. Tell the consumer nothing at all, except that loose cunts might like what they are offering.

[haydes55]

Why didn't they just make a ZX-10S (street).

I thought the idea of the Z1000 was to be for street/everyday use, have enough power and be exposed to the elements. And to be a sexy bike.

If you want a close to 200hp bike why wouldn't you just buy the ZX10R?

[nallac]

If you want a close to 200hp bike why wouldn't you just buy the ZX10R?

cause it's not a naked bike.......

[EJK]

If you want a close to 200hp bike why wouldn't you just buy the ZX10R?

Or just buy a turbo-ed busa.

[haydes55]

cause it's not a naked bike.......

My point is more who is the buyer going to be. If I want a street friendly, easy bike with more than enough power, the current Z1000 is perfect. If I want to go faster than 200km/h comfortably I'd get a bike with a fairing. I don't see a huge benefit of more power in a Z1000 frame/style that's still limited in speed the same as the old bike. Lower quality suspension/brakes and not sports developed frame.

So keep a comfortable sport tourer and for the super duke competition do a style change on the ZX10.

[mossy1200]

My point is more who is the buyer going to be. If I want a street friendly, easy bike with more than enough power, the current Z1000 is perfect. If I want to go faster than 200km/h comfortably I'd get a bike with a fairing. I don't see a huge benefit of more power in a Z1000 frame/style that's still limited in speed the same as the old bike. Lower quality suspension/brakes and not sports developed frame.

So keep a comfortable sport tourer and for the super duke competition do a style change on the ZX10.

Its likely to have great suspension, brakes and handling to match the engine but the price will be higher.
Good news for you is iff you want the older version then they will drop the price to clear them away.

[nzspokes]

My point is more who is the buyer going to be. If I want a street friendly, easy bike with more than enough power, the current Z1000 is perfect. If I want to go faster than 200km/h comfortably I'd get a bike with a fairing. I don't see a huge benefit of more power in a Z1000 frame/style that's still limited in speed the same as the old bike. Lower quality suspension/brakes and not sports developed frame.

So keep a comfortable sport tourer and for the super duke competition do a style change on the ZX10.

If I had the coin when it comes out and doesnt look like the arse end of a bus I would be at the head of the line.

Not everybody wants or can cope with the position of a sports bike.

[nzspokes]

Its likely to have great suspension, brakes and handling to match the engine but the price will be higher.
Good news for you is iff you want the older version then they will drop the price to clear them away.

I would hope with that motor it will have a good suspension package and some decent traction control.

[AllanB]

I like nakeds.

If I had the coin I'd probably take a Blade and naked it.

All the goodness of the power and handling of the Blade with the nakedness I desire.