2014 kawasaki z1000 | 10345 miles | VIN JKAZRCG18EA001020 | $6999 tax, doc & licensing

If you’re looking for high performance and raw power, look no further than the 2014 Z1000. 2014 marked a new era for this bike, from the Sugomi design, to  suspension and brake upgrades, and of course some engine tweaks. The Sugomi  design language adds a mean presence to an already nasty machine. This bike features ABS to support the radial mount brakes, upgraded suspension and revised intake cams and air box giving a much stronger top end punch. To support the increased power, the aluminum twin spar frame is borrowed from the Ninja 1000. Premium touches from machine components, a sculpted tank and Z-logo textured seat wrap this beast into a phenomenal package at an even better price point. The beauty is in the simplicity; no extra electronics or ride modes. What you get is Kawasaki’s reputable build quality and reliability, along with  ease of modification and a raw mechanical beast.

Engine and transmission

Displacement 1043.0 ccm (63.64 cubic inches)

Engine type In-line four, four-stroke

Torque 110.8 Nm (11.3 kgf-m or 81.7 ft.lbs) @ 7300 RPM

Compression 11.8:1

Bore x stroke 77.0 x 56.0 mm (3.0 x 2.2 inches)

Valves per cylinder 4

Fuel system Injection. DFI with four 38mm Keihin throttle bodies, oval sub-throttles

Fuel control Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)

Ignition TCBI with digital advance

Cooling system Liquid

Gearbox 6-speed

Transmission type Chain (final drive)

Driveline Sealed Chain

Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels

Frame type Aluminum Backbone

Rake (fork angle) 24.5°

Trail 103 mm (4.1 inches)

Front suspension 41 mm inverted SFF-BP fork with stepless compression and rebound damping and spring preload adjustability / 4.7 in.

Front wheel travel 120 mm (4.7 inches)

Rear suspension Horizontal back-link single shock with adjustable preload and stepless rebound damping / 4.8 in.

Rear wheel travel 135 mm (5.3 inches)

Front tire 120/70-ZR17

Rear tire 190/50-ZR17

Front brakes Double disc. ABS. Four-piston calipers. Radially mounted.

Diameter 310 mm (12.2 inches)

Rear brakes Single disc. ABS. Single-piston caliper.

Diameter 250 mm (9.8 inches)

Physical measures and capacities

Weight incl. oil, gas, etc 221.0 kg (487.3 pounds)

Seat height 815 mm (32.1 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.

Overall height 1054 mm (41.5 inches)

Overall length 2045 mm (80.5 inches)

Overall width 790 mm (31.1 inches)

Wheelbase 1435 mm (56.5 inches)

Fuel capacity 15.14 litres (4.00 US gallons)

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