Z1000
Mount a fuel-injected Ninja ZX9-R-based engine in a lightweight chassis, equip it with Ninja runner gear, and wrap in the sexiest bodywork this side of a fashion show and what do you get? The new Z1000 – a hard-body super-Naked with hard-charging performance.
In addition to the electronic fuel injection system, the 9R-based engine gets a displacement boost to 953cc for heaps of gusty torque in the medium speed ranges.
Other modifications include re-cast head with more horizontal intake tracts, finning added to the head for good looks, and a comprehensive package of internal modifications to give it awesome thrust in the medium rpm ranges.
Nimble handling performance comes from a lightweight Diamond frame of large-diameter thin-walled tubing. This stiff frame runs an inverted front fork, Uni-Track rear suspension with 9R-type aluminium swing arm, and 9R wheels for brilliant cornering performance. Other top-shelf equipment includes duel 300mm front disc brakes, aluminium handlebars and virtually the same high-tech instrument package as the new ZX6-R.
By definition, a Naked has to look good with no clothes on, and the Z1000 certainly does. The Z1000's attractive figure is highlighted by four polished stainless steel mufflers, a seat assembly with LED taillight and voluptuous lines that make it an instant head-turner.
As much a sports bike as a Naked, the Z1000's high performance, responsive handling and knockout good looks move this exciting new machine to the head of the Naked class.
Engine
4-stroke In-Line Four, DOHC 16 valves
Displacement
953 cc
Bore x Stroke
77.2 x 50.9 mm
Compression ratio
11.2:1
Horsepower
93.4 kW
Torque
95.6 Nm
Fuel injection
38 mm x 4 (Keihin)
Ignition
Digital, Electric start
Transmission
6-Speed, return
Frame
Diamond, high-tensile steel with detachable right front-top engine mount
Suspension, front
41 mm inverted cartridge fork with stepless rebound damping and spring preload adjustability
Suspension, rear
Bottom-Link Uni-track with gas-charged shock, stepless rebound damping and spring preload adjustability
Tyre , front
120/70-17 58W
Tyre , rear
190/50-17 73W
Front brake
Dual semi-floating 300 mm discs, 4-piston calipers
Rear brake
Single 220 mm disc, single-piston caliper
Overall length
2 080 mm
Overall width
770 mm
Overall height
1 055 mm
Ground clearance
145 mm
Seat height
820 mm
Dry weight
198 kg
Wheelbase
1 420 mm
Fuel capacity
18 l
Warranty period
2 years, unlimited mileage
Service intervals
5 000km
Colors
Lime Green, Blazing Orange
Pearl Black
