Kawasaki Z1000 Special Edtion
Kawasaki Z1000 Special Edtion | |
Manufacturer | |
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Production | 2013 |
Engine | Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valve per cylinder. |
Compression ratio | 11.8:1 |
Ignition | TCBI with digital advance / electric |
Transmission | 6 Speed |
Frame | Aluminum Backbone |
Suspension | Front: 41 mm inverted SFF-BP fork with stepless compression and rebound damping and spring preload adjustability Rear: Horizontal monoshock with stepless rebound damping, remotely adjustable spring preload |
Brakes | Front: 2x 310mm discs etal-type rotors with radial-mount 4 piston monobloc calipers and ABS Rear: Single 250mm disc petal-type rotor with 1 piston caliper and ABS |
Front Tire | 120/70 -R17 |
Rear Tire | 190/50 ZR17 |
Wheelbase | 1440 mm / 56.5 in. |
Seat Height | 815.3 mm / 32.1 in. |
Weight | 220 kg - 221 kg ABS / 487.3 lbs (wet) |
Recommended Oil | K-tech 10W-40 |
Fuel Capacity | 19.8 Liters / 5.2 US gal |
Manuals | Service Manual |
Engine[edit | edit source]
The engine was a Liquid cooled cooled Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valve per cylinder.. The engine featured a 11.8:1 compression ratio.
Drive[edit | edit source]
Power was moderated via the Wet multi-disc, manual.
Chassis[edit | edit source]
It came with a 120/70 -R17 front tire and a 190/50 ZR17 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via 2x 310mm discs etal-type rotors with radial-mount 4 piston monobloc calipers and ABS in the front and a Single 250mm disc petal-type rotor with 1 piston caliper and ABS in the rear. The front suspension was a 41 mm inverted SFF-BP fork with stepless compression and rebound damping and spring preload adjustability while the rear was equipped with a Horizontal monoshock with stepless rebound damping, remotely adjustable spring preload. The Z1000 Special Edtion was fitted with a 19.8 Liters / 5.2 US gal fuel tank. The wheelbase was 1440 mm / 56.5 in. long.
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Overview[edit | edit source]
Kawasaki Z1000 Special Edition
An instant design classic, the Z1000 has the brute
force to underpin its beauty. Avant garde styling joins Supersport
handling, braking and performance in one breathtaking package.
Other Super Naked models are often no more than
supersport models with the fairings removed, so the scope of the
design is limited. The 2013 Z1000 Special Edition takes the Super
Naked concept in a different direction boasting stunning visual
impact with a healthy dose of power thanks to the proven engine.
Superior Power, Mesmerizing Aesthetic
The Z1000 Special Edition attracts riders with its muscular good looks and then seduces them with its incredible power and charismatic feel. Serious torque, comfortable ergonomics, and a mesmerizing aesthetic make for an unforgettable experience one that makes it easy to see why Cycle World magazine named it the Best Standard motorcycle for two consecutive years. The satisfaction begins even before you climb aboard. Its distinctive look begins with a front cowl that slopes back radically, highlighting the Zs aggression. The line-beam headlights are integrated nicely into that angled cowl. Then its shapely fuel tank is flared on the sides for serious knee grip and is slimmer in back for a snug fit. The seat is low and narrow at the front to make ground contact easy, and flows beautifully rearward to end in a futuristically retro LED tail light behind a red lens. The muscular aesthetic will definitely turn heads wherever the Z1000 Special Edition takes you.
Kawasaki engineers paid special attention to this
bikes heart, for maximum impact: dual overhead cams, sixteen
valves, 1,043cc, liquid cooling, a high compression ratio, a long
56mm stroke for instantaneous thrust, Six speeds, and Digital Fuel
Injection (DFI®)... Its all there. The result? This inline-four
packs impressive horsepower combined with the sort of flexible,
mid-range-heavy power delivery that pastes a silly grin on the face
of anyone lucky enough to be aboard. From nearly any rpm, rolling
the Z1000 Special Editions throttle provides the kind of instant
gratification most sportbikes just cant quite muster, all with a
silky smooth, highly intoxicating response.
An aluminum frame, similar in concept to the Ninja® ZX-10Rs, cradles the engine from above. The design allows a narrow mid-section, which fosters a high degree of rider comfort and feedback in addition to keeping weight low and chassis rigidity high. The engine bolts solidly to the frame in three places, stressed-member-style, and theres also a rubber mount at the upper rear crankcase area for added vibration damping and torsional rigidity. The main frame and swingarm pivot elements are cast as a single unit, with welds eliminated wherever possible for a more aesthetically pleasing look. And the subframe is a lightweight aluminum die-casting, which is light, smooth and beautiful. Suspension at both ends is thoroughly modern and wickedly functional: a beefy, fully adjustable 41mm inverted fork up front and a spring preload and rebound damping adjustable Uni-Trak® shock in back thats mounted nearly horizontally above the swingarm to shield it from exhaust heat and foster an added degree of mass centralization. Wheel control is simply superb, and the substantial feedback sent to the rider makes it easy to know exactly whats going on at the bikes contact patches. Theres more, of course. Check out the Zs five-spoke wheels, with spokes machined near the rims for a custom look. We carried forward the quad-pipe theme from the last Z1000 Special Edition (and the first Z-1), but an under-engine pre-chamber lets engineers use shorter mufflers for great looks and better mass centralization. A solid-mount handlebar and aluminum footpegs lifted from the Ninja® ZX-10R contribute to the Z1000 Special Editions quality, top-shelf feel. Brakes? Totally modern: Radially mounted calipers, Ninja-spec 300mm petal-type rotors and a radial-pump master cylinder all provide the latest in braking feel and feedback. Conventional wisdom says many of todays motorcycles lack soul, or are all too much alike. The Z1000 Special Edition proves otherwise and happily. Other Super Naked models are often no more than supersport models with the fairings removed, so the scope of the design is limited. The 2013 Z1000 Special Edition ABS takes the Super Naked concept in a different direction boasting stunning visual impact with a healthy dose of power thanks to the proven engine.
Features
1,043cc inline-four with DFI® produces massive power with an
intoxicating howl
Lightweight aluminum frame specifically designed for the Z1000
Special Edition
Fully adjustable inverted front fork with settings designed for
sporty performance
Horizontal rear monoshock features stepless rebound damping and
spring preload adjustability
Radial-mounted four-piston front brake calipers and radial-pump
front brake master cylinder combine with 300mm discs to provide
superior stopping power
Digital instrument panel tilts to accommodate different viewing
angles
Aggressive styling makes a bold fashion statement
Make Model | Kawasaki Z 1000 ABS |
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Year | 2013 |
Engine Type | Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valve per cylinder. |
Displacement | 1043 cc / 63.7 cu-in |
Bore X Stroke | 77.0 x 56.0mm |
Compression | 11.8:1 |
Cooling System | Liquid cooled |
Induction | DFI® with four 38mm Keihin throttle bodies, oval sub-throttles |
Ignition | TCBI with digital advance / electric |
Starting | Electric |
Clutch | Wet multi-disc, manual |
Max Power | 104.5 kW / 142 hp @ 10000 rpm |
Max Torque | 111 Nm / 11.3 kgf-m @ 7300 rpm |
Transmission | 6 Speed |
Final Drive | X-ring chain |
Gear Ratio | 1st 2.600 (39/15) 2nd 1.950 (39/20) 3rd 1.600 (24/15) 4th 1.389 (25/18) 5th 1.238 (26/21) 6th 1.136 (25/22) |
Final Reduction Ratio | 2.800 (43/15) |
Frame | Aluminum Backbone |
Front Suspension | 41 mm inverted SFF-BP fork with stepless compression and rebound damping and spring preload adjustability |
Front Wheel Travel | 130 mm / 4.7 in |
Rear Suspension | Horizontal monoshock with stepless rebound damping, remotely adjustable spring preload |
Front Brakes | 2x 310mm discs etal-type rotors with radial-mount 4 piston monobloc calipers and ABS |
Rear Brakes | Single 250mm disc petal-type rotor with 1 piston caliper and ABS |
Front Tire | 120/70 -R17 |
Rear Tire | 190/50 ZR17 |
Caster (rake) | 24.5° |
Trail | 103 mm / 4.0 in |
Steering Angle (left/right) | 31° / 31° |
Dimensions | Length 2045 mm / 80.5 in Width 790 mm / 31.1 in Height 1054 mm / 41.5 in |
Wheelbase | 1440 mm / 56.5 in. |
Ground Clearance | 140 mm / 5.5 in |
Seat Height | 815.3 mm / 32.1 in. |
Wet Weight | 220 kg - 221 kg ABS / 487.3 lbs |
Fuel Capacity | 19.8 Liters / 5.2 US gal |