Think Z1000 and you think Kawasaki. It has always meant the most exciting naked motorcycles, bristling with attitude and guaranteed to deliver a spirited ride to spirited riders. Kawasaki’s Zed series has never been about compromise and the new Z1000 is the least compromising yet.

Subframe
You wouldn’t want engine vibration to intrude on the Z1000 experience. A carefully tuned subframe ensures the vibes don’t get through to the rider.

Fuel tank
Enjoy plenty of range from the fuel tank, ergonomically designed to accommodate your knees both for comfort and positive handling.

Radial calipers
Powerful radial calipers, matched to competition-derived petal discs, make for assured, powerful braking at all times.

Rear shock
Adjustable to suit the way you ride and part of Kawasaki’s celebrated Uni-Trak rear suspension system.

Silencer
There’s an aggressively designed silencer on both sides of the Z1000, each with two exits.Emissions regulations don’t have to compromise style.

Instruments
Comprehensive dash provides at-a-glance information from the analogue rev counter and digital speedo. (Red master key should be kept secure and separate from the motorcycle.) 

Front forks
Adjustable upside-down forks not only guarantee class-leading handling, but you can tailor the ride to suit yourself.

Swingarm
Pressed aluminium swingarm is just one part of the Z1000 package that delivers faultless handling.