2017 Kawasaki Z1000 and Kawasaki Z1000 R Edition launched in India

Kawasaki India has launched the 2017 Kawasaki Z1000 along with the Kawasaki Z1000 R Edition in the country.

2017 Kawasaki Z1000 launched in India Metallic Spark Black with Golden Blazed Green

Inspired by the Sugomi design philosophy, the 2017 Kawasaki Z1000 appears as a crouching predator ready to pounce with its sculpted body and the stripped look highlights its brutal functionality. The supernaked bike will be offered in two colour choices – Metallic Spark Black with Golden Blazed Green and Candy Burnt Orange with Flat Ebony.

The 2017 Kawasaki Z1000 is powered by 1043 cc liquid-cooled, 4-stroke In-line Four cylinder engine that generates 142 PS of power and 111 Nm of torque. The engine is mated to a 6-speed transmission and gets assist and slipper clutch which was developed based on feedback from racing activities.

The Aluminium Twin-tube Frame uses the engine as a stressed member and features a high degree of mass centralization. Upfront the Z1000 utilises new SFFBP suspension combining the concepts of Showa Separate Front Fork (SFF) and Big Piston Fork (BPF) while the rear uses a Horizontal Back-link suspension.

2017 Kawasaki Z1000 R Edition launched in India Metallic Spark Black with Metallic Graphite Gray

Other features of the 2017 Kawasaki Z1000 include LED headlamp, Die-cast Mirrors, Downdraft throttle bodies, compact instrument cluster with LED tachometer and LCD screen, Supersport-style light weight wheels, LED taillight. It is also equipped with Anti-lock Brake System (ABS), Dual Throttle Valves and Economical Riding Indicator.

The special 2017 Kawasaki Z1000 R Edition is differentiated with a menacing colour scheme in Metallic Spark Black with Metallic Graphite Gray and gets special tank and frame pads with R Edition graphics. Additionally, it is equipped with Brembo M50, monobloc callipers and fully adjustable Ohlins rear shock.

2017 Kawasaki Z1000 Price:

Kawasaki Z1000 is priced at INR 14.49 Lakh, ex-showroom Delhi

2017 Kawasaki Z1000 R Edition Price:

Kawasaki Z1000 R Edition is priced at 15.49 Lakh, ex-showroom Delhi

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2017 Kawasaki Z1000 and Z1000 R Edition Technical Specifications:

ENGINE
Engine type: Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke In-Line Four
Compression ratio: 11.8:1
Valve system: DOHC, 16 valves
Bore x stroke: 77.0 x 56.0 mm
Displacement: 1,043 cc
Maximum power: 142 PS @ 10,000 rpm
Maximum torque 111 Nm @ 7,300 rpm
Fuel system: Fuel injection: 38 mm dia x 4 (Keihin) with oval sub-throttles
Ignition: Digital
Starting System: Electric
Lubrication: Forced lubrication, wet sump
Transmission: 6-speed
Clutch: Wet multi-disc, manual

BRAKES
Front: Dual semi-floating 310 mm Brembo discs. Calliper: Dual radial-mount, Brembo M50 monobloc, opposed 4-piston.
Front (Z1000R): Dual semi-floating 310 mm Brembo discs. Caliper: Dual radial-mount, Brembo M50 monobloc, opposed 4-piston.
Rear: Single 250 mm disc. Calliper: Single-piston

SUSPENSION
Front: 41 mm inverted fork with top-out springs, stepless compression and rebound damping and spring preload adjustability
Rear: Horizontal Back-link, Ohlins S46DR1S gas-charged shock with rebound damping and remote spring preload adjustability.
Rear (Z1000R): Horizontal Back-link, Ohlins S46DR1S gas-charged shock with rebound damping and remote spring preload adjustability.
Wheel travel front: 120 mm
Wheel travel rear: 135 mm / 131 mm (Z1000R)

DIMENSIONS
Length: 2045 mm
Width: 790 mm
Height: 1055 mm
Wheelbase: 1435 mm
Ground clearance: 125 mm
Seat height:815 mm
Trail 101 mm
Front Tyre: 120/70ZR17M/C (58W)
Rear Tyre: 190/50ZR17M/C (73W)
Fuel capacity 17 litres
Kerb weight: 221 kg
Frame type Twin-tube, aluminium