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2010 Kawasaki Z1000 more power with all new engine and style

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2010 Kawasaki Z1000 Gone during the 2009 model year, the Big Zed is back and one glance at the ‘10 Z1000 makes plain that there’s more than bold new graphics afoot. The styling of the Big Z changed dramatically changed. The profile is sharper, more angular, dialing down the nakedness of its predecessor with black bodywork covering the front fork and belly of the design. Perhaps to combat the disparity in popularity of naked designs in American, compared to Europe, where they are often top sellers, Kawasaki has this to say about the new design: 2010 Kawasaki Z1000 . 2010 Kawasaki Z1000 Specs Engine: Four-stroke, liquid-cooled, DOHC, four valves per cylinder, inline-four Displacement: 1043cc Bore x Stroke: 77.0 x 56.0mm Compression Ratio: 11.8:1 Fuel Injection: DFI with four 38mm Keihin throttle bodies, oval sub-throttles Transmission: Six-speed Final Drive: X-ring chain Rake / Trail: 24.5 degrees / 4.1 in. Frame: Aluminum Backbone Front/Rear Tire: 120/70 ZR17, 190/50 ZR17 Wheelbase: 56...

Honda CBR1000RR Sport Motorcycle

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2010 Honda CBR1000RR Sport Motorcycle The new 2010 model adds engine changes that provide an even smoother power delivery. New for 2010 Honda CBR1000RR Increased-diameter flywheel for more inertia and improved performance. Redesigned license plate stay for easier removal on track days. New muffler cover for enhanced appearance. Exciting new colors: Pearl Orange/Light Metallic Silver and Red/Black. C-ABS model available in Black only. Engine/Drivetrain Compact, liquid-cooled DOHC 16-valve 999cc four-stroke inline four-cylinder engine features bore and stroke dimensions of 76mm x 55.1mm. Removable cylinder block with Nikasil-coated cylinders. Sixteen-valve cylinder head features 30.5mm intake and 24mm exhaust valves with a 12.3:1 compression ratio for efficient combustion and high horsepower. Larger titanium intake valves create a lighter valve train and feature double-spring design for optimum performance at high rpm. Intake ports use latest shot-peening technology that improves power a...