tech
Spec
Evolution
The 953cc '03 Z begat a second-generation '07 with more midrange and better road manners.
Rivals
Aprilia Tuono, Ducati Monster & Streetfighter, Yamaha FZ1
| Price |
$10,499 |
| Engine type |
l-c inline-four |
| Valve train |
DOHC, 16v |
| Displacement |
1043cc |
| Bore x stroke |
77.0 x 56.0mm |
| Compression |
11.8:1 |
| Fuel system |
EFI |
| Clutch |
Wet, multi-plate |
| Transmission |
6-speed |
| Claimed horsepower |
138 bhp @ 9600 rpm |
| Claimed torque |
81.1 lb.-ft. @ 7800 rpm |
| Frame |
Aluminum twin-spar |
| Front suspension |
41mm Showa inverted fork with adjustable spring preload, compression and rebound damping |
| Rear suspension |
Showa shock with adjustable spring preload and rebound damping |
| Front brake |
Dual radial-mount Tokico four-piston calipers, 300mm discs |
| Rear brake |
Single-piston Tokico caliper, 250mm disc |
| Front tire |
120/70ZR-17 Dunlop D210F |
| Rear tire |
190/50ZR-17 Dunlop D210 |
| Rake/trail |
24.5°/4.1 in. |
| Seat height |
32.1 in. |
| Wheelbase |
56.7 in. |
| Fuel capacity |
4.0 gal. |
| Claimed dry weight |
457 lbs. |
| Colors |
Orange/white, black |
| Available |
Now |
| Warranty |
12 mo., unlimited miles |
Contact
Kawasaki Motors Corp., USA
9950 Jeronimo Rd.
Irvine, CA 92618
949.770.0400
www.kawasaki.com
Verdict 4 stars out of 5
Naked performance with none of the standard compromises.