2011 Kawasaki Z 1000 Specs, Engine Features and Overview

Posted in Kawasaki, Motorcycle, Z 1000 on May 2nd, 2011 by jess

2011 Kawasaki Z 1000 The 2011 Kawasaki Z 1000 is a naked bike with exceptional riding dynamics.  Built with a lightweight aluminum backbone frame, the motorcycle  features an athletic body shape with low-mount angled front cowl, line-beam headlight, wide flat bend handlebar, adjustable/tilting instrument panel with multi-function LCD display, muscular fuel tank with knee grab side flares, narrow mid-section with low seat, 17” 5-spoke wheels, a quad-style shorter silencer end cap, and LED taillight.  Kawasaki Z 1000’s powertrain is a 1043cc, 16-valve, dual cam, In-line 4-cylinder engine mated to a six-speed gearbox. Suspension system employs a fully adjustable inverted front fork for a sporty performance, and horizontal rear monoshock with stepless rebound damping and spring preload adjustability.

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2011 Kawasaki Ninja 1000 Specs, Engine Features and Overveiw

Posted in Kawasaki, Motorcycle, Ninja 1000 on May 1st, 2011 by jess

2011 Kawasaki Ninja 1000 The 2011 Kawasaki Ninja 1000 is a motored by a 1043cc four-cylinder engine fed by fuel injection, rated at 138 hp.  This street legal motorcycle has got alot of similarity with its naked Z 1000 sister.  It’s constructed light and tough with an aluminum swingarm with built-in eccentric chain adjuster.  It gets wind protection with a three-position windscreen and ergonomic supersport style full fairing.  Riding position is more upright for daily commuting comfort.  It receives a radial-mounted front brake calipers in conjunction with radial-pump front brake master cylinder.  Suspension performance is smooth, with a fully adjustable fork and rear horizontal monoshock where the shock unit and linkage are positioned above the swingarm.

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