Kawasaki Z1000, 2017-2020
Model Update

Same engine with tweaks, now Euro 4 compliant.
Re-tuned ECU for more torque and power lower in the rev range

New instrument panel, gear position indicator and a shift-up indicator.

Minor design updates

Kawasaki has introduced a Z1000 R edition featuring new colours and high-end components like Brembo brakes.

Z1000 SX (Touring)   

Kawasaki Z1000, 2014-2016
Model Update

The 2014 Kawasaki Z1000 ABS comes with a lot of new features.
Restyled and slightly more powerful engine

New radically shaped fairings, a more futuristic-looking motorcycle

Upgraded the 1043cc engine fuel injection system to increase the mid to high rev engine response.

New four-piston monobloc calipers on the front

Big piston Showa separate function fork

Slightly larger gas tank

New 6 -spoke lightweight aluminum wheels

Z1000 SX (Touring)   

Kawasaki Z1000, 2010-2013
Complete Overhaul

To take the Super-Naked concept even further and made the 3rd iteration Z1000 even more fun to ride, Kawasaki’s engineers discarded the earlier method of using an existing superbike platform and instead started from scractch.

In 2010, Kawasaki gave the Z1000 a complete overhaul, including a switch to a bigger 1043cc engine
They designed an all-new 1,043 cc engine tuned for hard-hitting low- and mid-range torque. Even the sound from the airbox and intake ducts during acceleration was used to enhance the ride feel.

The chassis features a new aluminium twin-tube frame for responsive handling and light weight. Another interesting feature is the Horizontal Back-link rear suspension that contributes to mass centralisation and improved manoeuvrability, and fully-adjustable front fork.

The new, lightweight, cast wheels come with 5 spokes, and petal rotors for both front and rear. Shorter silencers still retain the quad styling.

The air intake ducts are now placed bear the fuel tank for a more aggressive look and lower air temperature.

A new instrument panel has been installed, with 3-way adjustability and an eye-catching orange lens covering a multifunctional LCD screen.

A low-profile front cowl and high tank are complemented by specially designed wheels and stylish front fork guards, giving the latest Z1000 a powerful, dynamic form.

The new Kawasaki Z1000 caused quite a stir.
This unique naked bike design was a completely new approach adding on design cues from the Kawasaki’s past.
The engine offers enormous power from the bottom end and the throaty intake sound makes the every rider addicted after a short time.

The motorcycle was officially marketed as the "Z1000 ABS", as ABS now came fitted as standard

Z1000 SX (Touring)   
After a year on the marked for the new Naked Bike in 2011 Kawasaki decided to produce a touring model version called the Z1000 SX. A full faired motorcycle with more ergonomic details, better aerodynamics and higher top speed but with mechanicals largely unchanged from the Z1000.
The Z1000SX is also available as a The Z1000SX Tourer.

Kawasaki Z1000, 2007-2009
Model Update

Shocking Style and More Refined Performance

Chassis upgrades included an all-new steel-tube diamond frame that incorporated a new aluminium sub-frame and mounted the engine as a stressed member, and a 25 mm longer wheelbase.

Displacement remained unchanged at 953 cc, but improvements to the intake and exhaust systems resulted in more low- and mid-range torque for blazing acceleration at the cost of just 2hp.
De-tuned engine of the ZX-9R motorcycle.
The engine provided less top-end power than the ZX-9R but more low-mid rpm range.
A slicker gearbox and rubber mounts for the engine to fix a reported vibration issue.

Other upgrades included radial-mount front brake calipers, and lightweight front and rear petal discs offering superior heat dissipation.

ABS was available as an option.

Better Styling
The all-new exterior design included integrated radiator guards accentuating the Z1000’s concentrated, massive image.
While retaining the aggressive sporty and rebel character, technological advances make it more fun to ride and set things on a new, modern path.

Kawasaki Z1000, 2003-2006

The Z is Reborn as a Super-Naked

The Z1000 represented a return to the Z-models’ roots, from way back in the seventies, but with a modern engine and design flair.
Rather than track performance and ultimate horsepower, the Z1000 delivered the traditional virtues of the Z-bikes: a sports bike that prioritized the rider “fun factor.”

The Z1000 was a departure from other naked sportbikes at the time and featured the same tail section as the ZX-6R machine, a four-one-four exhaust system, and a backbone frame that used the engine as a stressed member with removable mounts for easier maintenance.

A technological feature mostly used on dirt bikes made its way into the Z1000 model, with the suspension fork that used one fork leg for compression damping and the other one for rebound damping.

The naked machine was based on the renowned Ninja ZX-9R engine, with a larger bore, new cylinder head, new cams, and chrome composite plating alloy cylinders that reduced weight and improved heat dissipation.
As for the performance figures, the 2003 Kawasaki Z1000 took its thrust from a 953cc four-stroke four-cylinders liquid-cooled fuel-injected engine that delivered an output power of 127 hp
The electronic fuel injection system delivered smooth power output and offered a confident throttle response for precise handling.

For braking performance, the bike packed two 300 mm discs with four-piston calipers on the front wheel and a 292 mm disc squeezed by a two-piston caliper on the rear wheel.