KAWASAKI Z1000 (2006-2007) Specs, Performance & Photos

In 2006, the Japanese motorcycle manufacturer launched the Kawasaki Z1000, a standard motorcycle that came in the same package as previous models, with the same technical, visual, and performance specifications, without any modifications.

The Kawasaki Z1000 was a standard or streetfighter-styled motorcycle that debuted in 2003 as a departure from other sports bikes of the time. The bike packed the same tail section as the 2003 ZX6r sports bike.

The bike was equipped with standard features, such as a small front cowl, a fly screen, a two-piece dual seat, a side stand, a heat-treated exhaust system with two silencers on each side, and three-spoke lightweight aluminum wheels.

Underneath its fuel tank, the 2006 Kawasaki Z1000 had installed a 953cc four-stroke four-cylinder liquid-cooled engine managed by an electronically controlled fuel injection system, delivering an output power of 127 hp at 10,000 rpm and 96 Nm (71 lb-ft) torque at 8,000 rpm.

The engine power was transferred to a six-speed manual transmission with a cable-operated wet multi-disc clutch and sent to the rear wheel through a final chain drive, pushing the motorcycle to a top speed of 238 kph (148 mph).

As for the braking performance, the bike's wheels were fitted with two 300 mm discs coupled to four-piston calipers on the front and a 292 mm disc with a dual-piston caliper on the rear, offering optimum stopping power.