KAWASAKI Z1000 953 (2008 - 2009) Description & History: He 2008 Kawasaki Z1000 sport a cast aluminium sub-frame for the relocated engine, offering now a more centralized mass distribution.
The low-mid rpm performance tuning now offers a more confident throttle use and powerful launches at lights and around slow corners, but still effortlessly darting forward at highway speed.
Add in the fully-adjustable fork and rear shock, lightweight frame and swingarm, the aggressive styling of both bodywork and exhaust silencers and you get the image of a bike with excellent handling on the racing track or on the twisting mountain roads. With no less than 125 PS, the 2008 Kawasaki Z1000 will put a smile on every rider's face.
KAWASAKI Z1000 953 2008 - 2009 Full Specifications:Brand: KAWASAKI, Model: Z 1000, Type: Z1000 2008, Name Year: Z1000 953 2008 - 2009, Engine Type: 4-stroke, liquid-cooled In-Line Four, Displacement: 953 cm3, Bore Xstroke: 3.0x2.0 in OR 76.2x50.8 mm, Compression: 11.2:1, Horsepower: 92(125)/10000 KW(hp)/RPM, Torque: 73/8200 lb-ft/RPM OR 99/8200 Nm/RPM, Fuel System: Fuel injection: ø36 mm x 4 (Keihin) with oval sub-throttles, Gearbox: 6-speed, return, Clutch: Wet multi-disc, manual, Primary Drive: -, Final Drive: Chain, Frame: Tubular backbone (with engine sub-frame), high-tensile steel, Front Suspension: 41 mm inverted fork with stepless rebound damping and spring preload adjustability, Rear Suspension: Bottom-Link Uni-Trak with gas-charged shock, stepless rebound damping and spring preload adjustability, Front Brake: Dual semi-floating 300 mm petal discs, Rear Brake: Single 250 mm petal disc, Length: 82.3 in OR 2090 mm, Width: 30.7 in OR 780 mm, Seat Height: 32.3 in OR 820 mm, Wellbase: 56.9 in OR 1445 mm, Ground Clearance: 6.3 in OR 160 mm, Weight: 503 lbs OR 228 kg, Fuel Capacity: 5 gallons OR 5 L, Tyres Front: 120/70ZR17M/C (58W), Tyres Rear: 190/50ZR17M/C (73W).