2010 Kawasaki Z1000 more power with all new engine and style
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...