KAWASAKI Z1000 ABS SE (2014-2015) Specs, Performance & Photos

In 2014, the Japanese motorcycle manufacturer launched the Kawasaki Z1000 ABS SE alongside the base model. The 2014 line-up was restyled for a more aggressive appearance and delivered more power than the previous model.

The bike's appearance had a unique Sugomi-styled facelift that made it look more aggressive, a new analog and digital instrument panel that delivered more information, and a new, more compact subframe.

It packed standard features, such as a small front cowl, a two-piece dual seat, a dual exhaust system with two double mufflers on each side, redesigned side panels, an engine spoiler, and lightweight six-spoke wheels.

Suspension-wise, the bike packed a 41 mm upside-down adjustable Showa fork on the front with 120 mm of travel and an adjustable horizontal-mounted shock absorber on the rear with 122 mm of travel.

In the braking department, the bike's wheels were fitted with two 310 mm discs coupled to four-piston calipers on the front and a 250 mm petal disc tied to a single-piston caliper, offering excellent stopping power.

As for the power figures, the 2014 Kawasaki Z1000 ABS SE had its soul brought to life by a 1,043cc four-stroke four-cylinder liquid-cooled engine with a fuel injection system in charge, delivering 142 hp at 10,000 rpm and 111 Nm (82 lb-ft) torque at 7,300 rpm.