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Kawasaki Z1000 Review (2010)

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Kawasaki Z1000

- Rating: 8 / 10

What Is It?

The Kawasaki Z1000 is a modern naked bike and is powered by a liquid cooled 1,043 cc inline four engine, producing 136.1 bhp at 9,600 rpm and maximum torque at 7,800 rpm. The engine is new and derived from the 2004-2010 ZX-10R Ninja, de-tuned for better low down torque at the expense of top end power.

Specs

  • Seat Height: Average (815 mm / 32.1 inches)
  • Weight: Heavy (218 kg / 481 lbs)
  • Economy: Poor (30 mpg / 9.4 l/100km / 10.6 km/l)
  • Range: Average (100 miles / 161 km)
  • Power to Weight: High (0.624 bhp/kg / 0.465 kW/kg)
  • Top Speed: Very high (155 mph / 249 km/h)

Pros

  • Easy to mod
  • Reliability
  • Handling
  • Comfort
  • Power

Cons

  • Economy
  • Brakes
  • Seat

What Is It Like?

Kawasaki Z1000

Pros

  • Good value
  • Reliable
  • Easy for parts
  • Looks wicked
  • Sounds great
  • Easy to modify plenty choice for mods
  • Handles great

Cons

  • Standard seat isn’t very comfy
  • Fuel range isn’t great at 90 miles to a tank
  • Switch gear is very basic
  • Standard brakes are okay but not great

To Sum Up

Overall I would give the 2013 Z1000 four out of five stars. It's a great bike which is easy to ride, smooth, fast when needed and very smart looking.

- Jay C, 2019

Deals, specs and pics

Price Guide

Year
Dealer
Private
Part Ex
Mileage
2013
£6,750
£5,400
£4,750
13,900
2012
£6,350
£5,100
£4,450
15,700
2011
£6,000
£4,800
£4,200
17,400
2010
£5,650
£4,550
£3,950
19,100

Gear & Accessories

Related Bikes

Kawasaki Z1000 (2014 On) - Updated version.

Kawasaki Z1000SX - Closely related sports touring model.

Kawasaki Versys 1000 - Closely related adventure model.

Kawasaki ZX-10R - Closely related sports model.

Add Your Review

Do you own this bike? We would love to hear anything good, bad, unexpected or that you have changed plus anything that a prospective new owner might find interesting or useful.

More Info

Check out this useful four part video review from Robert Buchnajzer.