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2010 Kawasaki Z1000 - Specifications
MSRP $10,499 USD

Engine: Four-stroke, liquid-cooled, DOHC, four valves per cylinder, inline-four
Displacement: 1043cc
Bore x Stroke: 77.0 x 56.0mm
Compression Ratio: 11.8:1
Fuel Injection: DFI® with four 38mm Keihin throttle bodies, oval sub-throttles
Ignition: TCBI with digital advance
Transmission: Six-speed
Final Drive: X-ring chain
Rake / Trail: 24.5 degrees / 4.1 in.
Frame Type: Aluminum Backbone
Front Tire: 120/70 ZR17
Rear Tire: 190/50 ZR17
Wheelbase: 56.7 in.
Front Suspension / Wheel Travel: 41 mm inverted cartridge fork with stepless compression and rebound damping, adjustable spring preload / 4.7 in.
Rear Suspension / Wheel Travel: Horizontal monoshock with stepless rebound damping, adjustable spring preload / 5.4 in.
Front Brakes: Dual 300mm petal-type rotors with radial-mount four-piston calipers
Rear Brake: Single 250mm petal-type rotor with single-piston caliper
Overall Length: 82.5 in.
Overall Width: 31.7 in.
Overall Height: 42.1 in.
Seat Height: 32.1 in.
Fuel Capacity: 4.1 gal
Color Choices: Pearl Stardust White, Metallic Spark Black
Warranty: 12 Months
Good Times™ Protection Plan 12, 24, 36 or 48 months






Features :

All-New Aluminum Backbone Frame
- An aluminum backbone frame designed specifically for the Z1000, and similar in concept to the frame of the Ninja ZX-10R, allows a narrow construction that is easy to grip with the knees
- Lightweight and highly rigid, the frame uses the engine as a stressed member, for a firm, planted feeling and enhanced stability
- Frame is tuned to transmit the ideal level of engine feedback directly to the rider
- The frame's five-piece construction consists of steering stem, left and right main frames, and two cross pieces. The two main frame components have open C-shaped cross sections
- As much as possible, welds were eliminated for simplicity and appearance. The frame beams and swingarm brackets are now single die-cast pieces
- The new frame uses four engine mounts; three mounts are rigid, the upper rear crankcase mount is rubber
- The rear sub-frame is a three-piece aluminum die-casting construction, light, strong and good for mass centralization
- The sub-frame is an example of form and function combined, negating the need for side covers and allowing underseat narrowness for a shorter reach to the ground

All-New Horizontal Rear Monoshock
- New rear suspension positions the shock unit and linkage above the swingarm where it's less exposed to exhaust heat and contributes to mass centralization
- Visible from the outside, the horizontal monoshock contributes to the aggressive appearance of the new Z1000
- Linkage characteristics are the same as those of a standard UNI-TRAK rear suspension: Wheel movement versus shock stroke is the same ratio
- The shock features rebound damping and spring preload adjustability

Fully Adjustable Front Fork
- The Z1000's 41mm inverted fork is adjustable for compression damping, rebound damping and spring preload - and it's protected from harm by a cool-looking shroud
- Settings are designed for both sporty back road performance and excellent comfort on the street

Handlebar, Grips and Footpegs
- The tubular handlebar is rigid-mounted, contributing to sharp, direct handling
- A wide, flat bend handlebar offers a design similar to those on off-road bikes, for excellent control
- Tapered-type grips, like those used on supersport models, offer more direct feel
- Ninja ZX-10R-style footpegs with knurling offer good grip, direct feel and control and no-nonsense looks
- The passenger footpeg brackets incorporate convenient luggage hooks

Brakes
- The Z1000's 300mm front petal brake discs are gripped by opposed four-piston radial-mount calipers. (Caliper piston size is 4x30 mm)
- A radial-pump front brake master cylinder contributes to the superb control and feel offered by the new calipers
- The rear brake is a single piston, pin-slide caliper gripping a 250mm petal disc. The caliper is mounted below the swingarm, and located by a torque rod

Instrumentation
- A distinctive tilting instrument panel with multifunction LCD display behind an orange lens covers all systems

All-new Engine
Cool Air System
- The intake system routes cool air to the airbox from ducts above the radiator shrouds, minimizing performance loss due to heated intake air
- Positioning the ducts close to the rider allows the intake sound to be enjoyed by the rider
- A resonator inside the airbox reduces noise at low rpm, and enhances intake sound at high rpm
- Liquid-cooled, DOHC, 16-valve 1,043cc inline-four offers greater torque and a stronger top-end rush than previous Z1000 models
- Crankshaft and transmission shafts are arranged in a straight line instead of a triangular layout, to maintain the design from the previous Z1000 - a design that offers the best look for a naked model
- 38mm downdraft throttle bodies allow intake air to travel to the engine in the shortest possible distance
- Oval sub-throttles help keep the engine slim - a good thing since the throttle bodies are positioned between the rider's knees
- Bore and stroke of 77.0 x 56.0 mm were chosen to achieve the desired engine character -strong in the everyday rpm range most used by naked super bikes
- Soft rev limiter provides good overrev; power doesn't drop off suddenly at high rpm
- The crankshaft was lowered to allow for a longer stroke without adding engine height
- A secondary balancer, driven off a gear on the sixth web of the crankshaft, eliminates excess vibration

Exhaust System
- The exhaust system features a 4-into-2-pre-chamber-into-2 layout. Silencer end-caps maintain the quad-style image
- Main and pre-catalyzers ensure emissions are clean
- Thanks to the under-engine pre-chamber, silencer volume could be reduced. The silencers are also lighter. Overall exhaust system weight is about the same, but the new system offers much better mass centralization and contributes to a lower center of gravity

Fuel Pump
- Slim-type fuel pump features an integral fuel gauge
- With revised fuel tank design and the slim-type fuel pump, dead volume inside the tank is minimized; fuel capacity is 4.1 gallons


All-New Aluminum Backbone Frame
- Lightweight and highly rigid, the frame uses the engine as a stressed member, for a firm, planted feeling and enhanced stability
- Frame is tuned to transmit the ideal level of engine feedback directly to the rider
- The rear sub-frame is a three-piece aluminum die-casting construction, light, strong and good for mass centralization
- An aluminum backbone frame designed specifically for the Z1000, and similar in concept to the frame of the Ninja ZX-10R, allows a narrow construction that is easy to grip with the knees
- As much as possible, welds were eliminated for simplicity and appearance. The frame beams and swingarm brackets are now single die-cast pieces
- The sub-frame is an example of form and function combined, negating the need for side covers and allowing underseat narrowness for a shorter reach to the ground
- The frame's five-piece construction consists of steering stem, left and right main frames, and two cross pieces. The two main frame components have open C-shaped cross sections
- The new frame uses four engine mounts; three mounts are rigid, the upper rear crankcase mount is rubber

2010 Kawasaki Z1000 Technology

TAILOR-MADE SUPER NAKED
In order to deliver an "excitement" never before experienced with Super Naked models,development of the new Z1000 started from scratch - essentially resulting in a Tailor-made Super Naked.

1. VISUAL IMPACT
Unlike the "mono-form" design of supersport models (where the ensemble is designed as a single piece), Kawasaki naked model designs are collections of parts - each meticulously crafted as both stand-alone components, and as parts of a whole. While contemporary Super Naked models are often no more than supersport models with the fairings removed, the new Z1000 realises a stunning VISUAL IMPACT by being conceived in complete design freedom.

Conceived in complete design freedom for a completely unique appearance.
Each part of the new Z1000 was meticulously designed with a dual role in mind:
Individual functionality, and realization of a condensed, mass-forward image.

While the 2007 Z1000 took the avant-garde design of its predecessor and made it sharper and more aggressive, both models can still be said to have conventional designs. In addition to individual functionality, each part of the 2010 Z1000 was designed to draw volume (and mass) away from extremities and toward the centre. The resultant condensed, mass-forward image gives the new Z1000 a more powerful, dynamic design.

2. RIDING IMPACT
Supersport-based engines and chassis offer high performance, but the number of riders who are able to enjoy this performance on the street is limited.

Rather than pursuing "speed" and performance figures, Z1000 development focused on the "excitement" derived from riding a sport bike on the street, thereby achieving a high RIDING IMPACT.

Ride with "IMPACT" at any time, in any situation

New engine: designed to offer increased feeling of "acceleration"
1,043 cc 16-valve DOHC In-line Four
Completely new engine.
Bore and Stroke chosen to achieve desired engine character.

Development Goals:
WILD engine character
Sharp throttle response
High-rpm Power and Sound of an In-line Four

Intoxicating intake howl care of new Cool Air system
Cool Air System
New system uses ducts to direct fresh (cool) air into the air cleaner. Positioning the ducts close to the rider allows the intake sound when accelerating to be enjoyed.

New chassis: designed to maximize enjoyment of sport riding on the street
Highly rigid aluminum frame delivers very direct feel
Rigidity of the main frame was increased; engine mounts increased from 3 to 4.
Using the engine as a stressed member contributes to direct handling.
Using lightweight aluminum for the frame (previously steel) contributes to sharp handling.
Slim, compact twin-tube frame design contributes to ergonomics.
Slim, compact backbone twin-tube frame design contributes to ergonomics
Uniting the main frame and swingarm pivot area contributes to high-quality finish. (welds eliminated)



Features for high level of control
Handlebar
- Wider and moved slightly further and higher. New position contributes to the rider's freedom of movement.
- Fat-type handlebar contributes to tough appearance.

Seat height
- Lowered approximately 5 mm. Slightly narrower thanks to the new frame; this contributes to the rider's freedom of movement.

Footpegs
- Aluminum footpegs from the Ninja ZX-10R with machined edges contribute to the direct feel.

Front brakes
- Radial-mount calipers and a radial-pump master cylinder deliver superb braking performance and precise brake control.

Front suspension with compression adjustability
- Compression damping adjustability added. Settings chosen to deliver light handling.

Thorough mass centralization contribute to light, sharp handling