ScubaCinci Posted November 4, 2013 Report Share Posted November 4, 2013 The new Z1000 is supposed to be announced today. There have been some images leaked and a video...I'm not all that enthused with the design of the front but the rest looks nice. Can't wait to hear the engine specs. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1-X30h9s1Vc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YSR_Racer_99 Posted November 4, 2013 Report Share Posted November 4, 2013 Scuba,Expect a scathing email from my angry wife shortly after one of these shows up at my house. She's gonna go off on me, and I'm gonna point both index fingures straight at you, ZZ Top style. I've always like the 2nd gen Z's, and should have grabbed the one at Clinton County when they had it at $8k (Kaw was running a promotion, I think). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScubaCinci Posted November 4, 2013 Author Report Share Posted November 4, 2013 I'll take the heat for ya I've actually contemplated selling my Z and getting something a little more tame or tour-able like a Super Tenere because most of my riding is commuting. I rarely do sporty rides anymore. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LINK Posted November 4, 2013 Report Share Posted November 4, 2013 I like this, but I am not sure if I like it enough for a Speed Triple replacement...the pictures that I have seen of the SE, does have my interest though. I am awaiting to see if they have actually adressed the high pitch buzz that is felt in the sweet spot, a known issue, but much worse for me than most, with my nerve issues, it really iritates my arms and hands on a long spirited ride...Most motorcycles do to some extent, some worse than others, the Z1000/Ninja 1000 (SX) being one of them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScubaCinci Posted November 4, 2013 Author Report Share Posted November 4, 2013 Actually, I was incorrect, the announcement is tomorrow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tpoppa Posted November 4, 2013 Report Share Posted November 4, 2013 I'd rock it. Don't like the funky 2 piece tach though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Z. Heimer Posted November 4, 2013 Report Share Posted November 4, 2013 http://www.visordown.com/motorcycle-news-new-bikes/new-z1000-more-pictures-and-video/23893.htmlMo info. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScubaCinci Posted November 4, 2013 Author Report Share Posted November 4, 2013 I'd rock it. Don't like the funky 2 piece tach though. It's actually kinda neat if you think about it...the low RPMs is where you'll want to stay for efficiency so those at at the bottom and if you crank it up, it goes across the top where it's more visible. Maybe that's what they were thinking. It's different anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Butters Posted November 4, 2013 Report Share Posted November 4, 2013 Another fucking awesome kawi that is ruined by poor styling... The crazy slope up front reminds me of a super duke but a lot uglier.. Yikes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gixxus Christ! Posted November 5, 2013 Report Share Posted November 5, 2013 I think it looks mean as hell. Only thing I'd change is the exhaust but idk if I've ever seen or heard a stock exhaust that I like. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helmutt Posted November 5, 2013 Report Share Posted November 5, 2013 I like the styling of it, and throttle seems very responsive for a stock bike. Are those factory LED or HID headlamps? Look ultrabright Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScubaCinci Posted November 5, 2013 Author Report Share Posted November 5, 2013 It's official... http://www.kawasaki-cp.khi.co.jp/Z_special/z_sugomi/index_e.html Kinda disappointed that it lacks features they put into it's full fairing brother the Ninja 1000 like traction control. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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