Duc gets another edge at the rear shock with a fully adjustable Sachs unit to tame the single-side aluminum swingarm. It is still a tourer and grips should be standard as, really, should a gear indicator and touring screen. Owned for 10 months from new. Though primarily a Harley rider, he has an appreciation for all sorts of bikes and doesn't discriminate against any particular brand or region of origin. Can go for a cruise at low and still delivers good power, or can flick to high for a play. Superb. This will be my dry weather bike so will probably be fine, however only time will tell. Simply put, Kawasaki has made an already great bike even classier. Bike is 9 months old with only 3000 miles - no faults or corrosion. Ducati decided to be a bit more conservative with its headlight can, and it definitely lacks the almost comical look with which the Z1000 is cursed. Was just too fussy at 70-80. Puig Front Brake Reservoir Cap Honda / Kawasaki / Suzuki / Yamaha $ 28. Just as good touring as it is carving twisties on favourite B roads. Great bike - plenty of power, good handling. Comfortable, smooth gearbox, beautiful (licence losing) power delivery, as well as capable cruising ability returning low 50mpgs, if you stick to road legal speed limits. Buying experience: Got my Bike from Bournemouth Kawasaki one of the best dealers I have purchased a bike from. It’s great for both relaxed and spirited riding through sweeping bends. Panniers attach without the need of a rack which retains the bike's beauty when removed. Buying experience: Bought from a dealer on a pcp deal, won’t be doing that again. Bright, clear headlights. MPG, average MPG, air temp, tank range, 2 trip counters, fuel gauge, heated grips as a factory option, ABS, 3-stage traction control with 6 point angle measurement and a 12v power port with a USB adapter, the only thing missing is cruise control. Brakes are very sharp and haul the bike up no problem at all. Particular the gearbox which is so sweet. I do not do many miles in winter in fact I hate it, it's too cold but I took it for its service just as the cold weather hit ready to tuck it up for winter, got it home and cleaned as I did to all of my previous bikes. If this bike had a 12volt socket and a gear indicator it would get the full 5 out of 5. comfy too , great on fuel and all round a great bike . Initial bite is good and will stop you in most situations. Paid £130 after first 600 miles and then another service at 3.5K (£180) seems excessive. My only problems are the seat is über uncomfortable, even the Kawasaki comfort seat and the gearing is ridiculous, I can pull off from standing in fourth. Will not divulge name but, as a main dealer, was not at all happy with advice or service and will not use again. Mirrors show an awful lot of my shoulders ! Fun and practical. From there, we move aft to the bikini flyscreen that barely even provides adequate coverage for the instrumentation, let alone the pilot. Motorcycles on Autotrader has listings for new and used 2014 Kawasaki Z1000 Motorcycles for sale near you. Buy one, you wont regret it. And then the roads were salted and the build quality and parts quality shown their true colours. suspention ok but riding 2 up isnt too good, wow what can i say , ive owned lots of bikes and this is by far the best engine and gearbox is super smooth . Image Source: kawasaki.com, ducatiusa.com, Javascript must be enabled for the correct page display. Well balanced with asscertive braking. Have invested in the gel seat which was another £300. 10% savings 87. I did have an issue with the rear wheel bearing on the first service - this turned out to be a rear spindle drilled of centre. The word “naked” gets batted around a lot, but the Z is sort of the naked that ain’t with radiator shrouds that extend almost all the way to the chin spoiler and wide, flat frame beams that masquerade as body panels to give the Z a less-than-naked panache. I can only ride SS machines for 20-30 mins before I get wrist/hip/back and neck ache/s (Ol' man now at 43! Once seated (I'm 5' 8" height) the ground is within easy reach and I felt instantly confident on it. $28.62 shipping. Power delivery down low is hang-on-to-your-hat awesome. Coming from a bike that had a rev counter, speedo and idiot lights......I've now got a full Ford Mondeo dashboard. Free shipping. I wanted a more all-round bike that could tour and be sporty when required. The really weird thing about this bike is if you're in 4th gear or higher there'll be enough power on a closed throttle to do 17mph. I do around 6,000 a year with in-between oil change, hence higher price. Motorcycle Kawasaki Z1000 2014 Owner's Manual (167 pages) Motorcycle Kawasaki z100sx Owner's Manual (181 pages) Motorcycle Kawasaki Z1000SX ABS 2013 Owner's Manual (166 pages) Summary of Contents for Kawasaki Z1000SX ABS. Its not faultless, like others have said, it really should have a gear indicator built into the display, rather than an optional extra stick on box and maybe a quickshift would be good. Looks, practicality, engine seat abit uncomfortable could do with higher gearing, Use corrosion inhibitor so no problems so far, Buying experience: Bought from dealer £5995. You get Traction Control as standard and associated rider aids, which can easily be adjusted or turned off completely if needed. Buying experience: dealer paid 300 less than advertised price, dealers gone bust recently gave me a good deal on my bandit 1250. I do carry a pillion at times and she says that by the hour mark the bum is numb and needs a break. While there isn’t much rise in the blackout handlebar, it’s more than you get from a set of sport-tastic clip-ons, and this detail really makes the bike what it is; comfortable to ride with a reasonably relaxed rider triangle. Naturally, this is reflected in the stickers. Shame I had to suffer such a dangerous situation. Brake hardware is more or less consistent across the board, but where Kawi offers ABS, Duc offers the Bosch corner-sensing ABS that modulates the intervention to account for the extra stress of cornering on the contact patches, reducing the possibility that you will lose it if you brake a bit too hard in a turn. Der Verzicht auf Überflüssiges betont die reine Funktionalität und vermittelt ein intensives, pures Fahrerlebnis. I swear the mid range response is better than a ZX-10R. Cant comment to much more as only owned it for a week. Buying experience: Reasonable deal but the dealer's knowledge of accessories and some of the service work was both abysmal and dangerous. Put a Givi tourer on. All images featured on this website are copyrighted to their respective rightful owners. Buying experience: The dealer I used which most helpful and wouldnt hesiate to use again. Rock solid. at any moment. Kawasaki’s Z1000 is just such a bike with an almost cult-like following that has propped up the family since ’03 with their enthusiasm for the streetfighter flavor the Z1000 brings to the table. Good even power delivery up through the range but without the gear indicator kept looking for another gear at the top, maybe Kawasaki need to look at this. Plenty of power, easy to ride, seat a little on high side (in 5/10 13 stone) for me, can feel a little heavy in the twisty bits when pressing on, amazing power delivery and a very flexible ending at that too. I’m 6ft and I find the lean angle to the bars is perfect - just right to feel “sporty” and take pressure off the base of my back, but no wrist ache at all. steering geometry of 24.5 degrees of rake and 4.0 inches of trail. Love the sound on the standard 4 pipes. My wife says the pillion is great. Did a Euro trip of 1908 miles in July this year never missed a beat. The 2014 Kawasaki Z1000 ABS. Seems very well built and there were no problems reported at the initial 500 mile service. I have added all these with USB car accessory plugs. Wanted one from start, but was too costly on insurance for a “novice “ rider. Shogun Kawasaki Z1000 Z 1000 2014 2015 2016 Black No Cut Frame Sliders - 750-4839 - MADE IN THE USA. Not surprising. FREE Shipping. The design also ensures the panniers reach no wider than the mirrors so you stand very little chance of a nasty shock from the rear end while filtering because you forgot they were on. Minimal. Kawasaki lumps are bulletproof, always have been. High quality carbon fiber parts for Kawasaki Z1000 2014+ available in various compositions, weaves, finishes and colors Created with Sketch. Many may not agree with me but, to supply a bike classed, and built, as a tourer, to not be able to affix a top box is ridiculous. The SX comes with three-way traction control, two power modes, optional ABS for £400 extra and panniers for £800. Great sound too. Buying experience: Excellent. Expect more for annual. Sculpted bodywork brings the aggressive and unique sugomi inspired Z design to the next level, stripping off all unnecessary flourishes to boldly highlight brutal functionality. Dashboard looks dated, most of the information is quiet small and it’s not easy to read in bright sunlight. It appears it was the dealer who was to blame. Buy one you wont regret it unless you can afford more than one bike for example a BMW tourer and a ducati monster. Buying experience: I bought from a dealer (Wheels of Peterborough). A 1,198 cc Testastretta L-Twin powers the Monster with 147 ponies and 91 pounds o’ grunt under the management of an RbW throttle with traction- and wheelie-control features as part of the standard equipment package. There was nothing much wrong with the old model’s engine – it was already reckoned to be one of the best around thanks to its combination of excellent fuelling, massive range of useable grunt and true top-end zest – but here Kawasaki has aimed to improve it by delivering even sharper throttle response without affecting peak performance. Review your KAWASAKI Z1000SX (2014 - 2016). Now 4-4,500 revs and so much more relaxing. I want to see why it was so popular ’cause it sure as heck wasn’t the looks! Abs, 3 stage traction control and power modes as standard which are a good safety feature. Street Sport This year continues Kawasaki’s heritage of high performing, versatile, rider-friendly sports motorcycles. Minimal bodywork (by the factory’s estimation, anyway) and relaxed ergos come bundled with the 126-pony, 1,043 cc mill. Buying experience: Bought new from P&H - great service at purchase and afterwards. Can only give 1 out of 5 because of problem. Mechanically the bike runs perfect and I have had no problems in that respect. Even fixed the fairing that was damaged on one of my 2 falls when engine cut out. It is a great bike to ride, but I found the seat uncomfortable after a couple of hours. This really is a very good, stable, very fast accelerating bike. $44.99 $ 44. On paper, the Big-Piston forks look good, but reality is something else entirely. There are also rider aids such as Traction Control and a power limiter which can be varied or turned off if not wanted. A. Dual LED headlamps are excellent. The seat release lock is located under the rear mudguard and exposed to everything the road has to offer, This bike is pretty good as an all-rounder and can be used around town easily but does its best on open roads with longer journeys in mind. Continue reading for my review of the Kawasaki Z1000. After doing 4k it's been blemish free. Bought mine new as an outright purchase (not PCP) With just over 140PS on tap it moves with urgency if you provoke but also is happy to plod around at low revs and does it easily (even with a pillion) without the need for constant gear shifting. Good at most things, you can cruise all day, thrash it and it does a good impression of a sport bike. Does same going up but no throttle blip. Although I had to have a gel insert fitted as my bum starts to groan after an hour or so. Its extremely exciting inline-four produces the sort of power that launches you away from stops and out of corners in a way lesser powerplants simply can’t hope to match. The bike feels very light and manageable underway, but can feel a bit heavy at a stop. All registered in England and Wales. Kawasaki hasn’t lost any of that. Kawasaki front ends have always felt laser guided and this one is no exception. Said instrumentation comes entirely digitized with an LCD display with speed, fuel status and the bottom 3,000 rpm of the tachometer. Akrapovic Racing Exhaust System Kawasaki Ninja 1000 / Z1000 2014-2019 $ 1,319. Got a little fed up with my MV Agusta F3 800 and opted after some research to go for the Z1000SX. M8 Screws Swingarm Spools Slider For Para KAWASAKI Z 1000 14-17 Z 1000SX 2014-16 (Fits: 2014 Kawasaki Z1000) $13.99. Kawasaki Z1000 (2014) Overview Kawasaki Z1000 is a Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke In-Line Four, 1043 CC with a 6-Speed manual transmission. Contacted Kawasaki twice and now, £11,000's worth of bike and I just dare not ride. Quality throughout, no cheap shortcuts. Bike cost me £9200 with boxes and inner cases bargain. Great brakes. Good pillion feedback but if your planning on two up touring then definitely invest in better seats. There is good levels of equipment and more than I have had on any other bike I’ve owned. Paid £7200 two years ago. Not much different from any other inline 4 for costs, like my dealer you can watch through a window while they work on your bike. Had to fit Givi to tour successfully. Do 4-5k a year touring, service costs with intermediate oil/filter around £300. The factory saved both weight and money on the electronic fandanglery by leaving it on the shelf for a rather raw ride that many of us still appreciate. Enhancing the riding impact, the new engine and chassis settings deliver a stiffer, more direct ride transforming the Z1000 into the market’s most radical Supernaked. 2014 Kawasaki Z1000 ABS - First Ride. Daily riding around town gives me around 43mpg as long as no AC/DC comes up in the playlist, motorway cruising gives closer to 50. Controversial styling, killer-good performance. Beast. Kawasaki Z1000 2014. Contacted Kawasaki again who, this time, were tremendous. Seat damned uncomfortable. Fewer mpg than I expected even when I occasionally ride like Mrs Marple. The exhaust note is lovely for a standard set-up, albeit a little quiet. © Copyright TopSpeed. Curvy as ever, the Italian stallion carries itself with a sensual grace that is pure sex on wheels. 96 $ 749.95. Only one problem so far, a stripped caliper bolt and threads on front left leg. Ride is super smooth and easy/ comfortable , decent range from the 19 litre tank which will see you for 180 miles before filling up. Standard screen is crap, throws wind right on the gap at the top of my jacket zip. “If I rode one for a month, I’m sure that I’d (probably) get over the looks (maybe) once I made friends with the performance, but as harsh as the stock suspension is, I don’t know how friendly that could be. $5,010. So far so good, Seems to be a good quality finish although some very minor rust spots showing on the footpegs and gear link rod which shouldn't really be there considering I'm addicted to cleaning my bikes as much as riding them. As you go to accelerate out of the roundabout with your feet just put on pegs, you let out clutch and open throttle to move off, engine stops and you drop bike. I did want the tail tidy but you cant have that with the top box fitting. Clutch in, blip throttle when changing down, clutch out and, as you do, engine stops. View and Download Kawasaki Z1000 2014 owner's manual online. R&G Racing Shocktube Aprilia / Ducati / Honda / Kawasaki / KTM / Suzuki / Triumph / Yamaha $ 36. It seems like it would be very easy to pick that front wheel up. T.J got an early start from his father and other family members who owned and rode motorcycles, and by helping with various mechanical repairs throughout childhood. I ain’t trying to get boxer’s colic everytime I go for a long ride, know what I’m sayin’? Only my third bike in 2 years of full licence. All Rights Reserved, � Copyright TopSpeed. I had the ER for 2 years after a 23 year break from biking, but 2 years on and 14K miles I was ready for an...upgrade. Powered by a 1,043cc, liquid-cooled, 4-stroke, in line four engine, the Z1000 R Edition was built to conquer lesser riders on the road. I’m guessing this is pretty rare and I was just unlucky? Sure, you can ride it faster than you should, but you really have to work at it, and with the less-than-stellar suspension you’d do well to not work at it too hard unless you remembered to wear your kidney belt. That’s right sports fans, Kawi leads off with an alien/insectoid-looking headlight housing that sports four of those insanely bright LED headlights for great visibility and safety, but that isn’t enough to redeem the visage of the Z1000. A wacking £430 quoted for 7.5K service from my local Kawa dealership, seems steep to me. The bike has a quality feel and look, especially when considering its price. They're not named 'Kawasaki Heavy Industries' for nothing. Closeout. Fitted a gel saddle as a matter of urgency plus a pair of spots. There are some welcome returns along with a few young upstarts that’ll get your heart racing. Buying experience: Bought if from Blades in Swindon. Rusted and corroded brake discs I like the aggressive styling of the bike and a number of work colleagues have commented on how they like the look of this bike over my F3 800 which has surprised me! (Removed with Autosol and soft grade wire wool ) 5× reliable so far. Feel I'm paying upfront for anything that may be claimed back later should one make a warranty claim (2 year warranty) After owning 2 previous Kawasakis, they seem bullet proof enough so forking out on dealership servicing makes me wonder if I should either service myself or go to a decent independent garage. I have the colour matching Kawasaki panniers which are fantastic and can be installed or removed in seconds with no ugly tubular rails to faff with as they slot into the pillion grab rails ( very clever ) I have added a gear indicator but they are now standard on the 2017 onward models. Grab a bit more and you’ll stop on a sixpence. Sure, the 32.1-inch seat height is about normal for sportbikes, as are the jockey footpegs, but it’s the handlebar that pushes the rider into an upright riding position to define the duality of the Z1000 as a bike that can go for a relaxed putt around town or flip the script to engage in some carving action. Lots of grunt available but its not hard to control. $116.29. Also a big piston Showa separate function fork along with lighter wheels and a … I would never forgive myself if anything happened. That done, what the bike has, for the price, is great value. 5% savings 16. Cheers guys! Bought middle of April, 6k by October (now greased an in garage, use the KTM in winter) and has been a dream. The ride is quite nice and the suspension adjustable, although I have not fiddled with it yet. I know they say that beauty is in the eye of the beholder, but whoever be-holding one of these, be-holding one fugly motorcycle. I don't like the oil level sight glass, its low down on the crank case and needs you to crouch and pull the bike level to view properly. – 2014 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R ABS. 845898), Four-stroke, liquid-cooled DOHC, 16v inline four, Horizontally mounted rear shock, adjustable preload and rebound, 2x300mm petal discs. They stop very well, but sometimes feel they're going to lock a little too easy. 2013 Kawasaki Z1000 Parts. Kawasaki came to rescue and the bike is now brilliant. A centre stand would be good. Also put on a 3-tooth smaller rear sprocket. Back to BMW but how can I sell this to another motorcyclist? I love the whole package it does a great job of making me smile. The new SFFBP achieves both comfort and sport potential ideal for street riding. If there’s a downer here, I’d say it has to be the mirrors. License Plate Holder Kawasaki Z 1000 Since 2014 By EVOTECH Performance. I know they say that beauty is in the eye of the beholder, but whoever be-holding one of these, be-holding one fugly motorcycle. BikeBandit.com is your destination for Z1000 OEM parts, aftermarket accessories, tires and more. The bike has stupid service intervals. The new Tokico brakes have more bite while the suspension’s revised damping rates and the shock’s heavier spring improve the ride quality. It's very easy to ride. Looked at the bike while in the garage and spotted that pretty much every part that could possibly corrode had corrosion, the chain was just brown with rust (yep just been serviced before being put away) Up front, a pair of 41 mm usd SFF-BP forks bring a stepless compression and rebound feature with a spring preload adjuster as well, but the ride is widely regarded as entirely too stiff for most tastes. Services are required every 3k miles which is too frequent in comparison with the competition. I bought the grey one, colours are safe but not enough to put me off. I have owned a number of bikes in the past but never a Kawasaki. Only 1 left in stock - order soon. The 2014 Kawasaki Z1000SX is a clever, considered and very worthwhile update of an already excellent machine. Come join the discussion about performance, parts, troubleshooting, maintenance, modifications, classifieds, and more! Shop thousands of Kawasaki Z1000 Parts at guaranteed lowest prices. Would recommend without hesitation. Original tyres (Bridgestone S20) changed at 2500 miles - as many reviewers reported, they tracked road imperfections and also squared off quickly. Kawasaki refined the 2014 Z1000 rather than radicalising it. I bought my bike second hand with the panniers, heated grips, gear position indicator and bobbins all fitted. I really approve of the riding position and suspension, no issues there. Sweet and pulls strongly from 1,200 in 6th. And a better distance saddle would not go amiss!! Travelled to Limousin, France without issue. 110. An asymmetrical swingarm sports a straight arm on the drive side with a gull-wing on the other side and a horizontal coil-over shock to tame it. ABS costs a £400 premium while a ‘Touring’ version comes with panniers for £500 extra. Buying experience: From Kawasaki dealer. White lines early on in tyre wear when still 40% tread left. This was for the initial 500 miles service. Your 2014 Kawasaki ZR1000G Z1000 ABS Values. They suck.". What a peach... Can switch from placid touring one minute to a full on sportsbike in an instant. When trading in at a dealership. Would love the H2SX but just could not afford. Think it is going to be a solicitor and court case. Z1000 2014 motorcycle pdf manual download. But I would like a quickshifter having had it on a previous bike. I bought the 2014 ABS Tourer; it's the perfect move forward in the absence of a Z800SX for the ER. Also there are some vibrations through the foot pegs at motorway speeds, but not too distracting. 4.7 out of 5 stars 9. H Bauer Publishing are authorised and regulated for credit broking by the FCA (Ref No. 2016 Kawasaki Z1000 ABSThe Kawasaki DiferenceThe twist of a grip, the growl of the engine, the adrenaline-pumping thrust of torque when the raw elements of sport riding are … Couldn't be happier, I replaced my Concours 1000 (Gtr1000) to you Eurpoean folks as I am in the states. As well-engineered as the Z’s frame is and as much as it contributes to the look of the bike, the Monster’s Trellis still comes out on top, aesthetically at least. Servicing reasonable, insurance cheap for what it is, tax £88 year, I get mid 40’s mpg mixed cruising, motorway, A roads, B roads and a good thrash in between. The brakes give a much better account of themselves with dual 310 mm petal-cut discs and radial monobloc calipers up front and a 250 mm disc and single-piston anchor out back that includes ABS protection all around. They have excellent staff and service. It is only 6 months old though! Thrown me off twice at slow speeds. Just left deposit on a 5-month old 17 plate private seller SX Tourer. Also for: Z100 abs 2014. The Kawi carries some curvature as well, but there’s curves, and then there’s curves. At 7,300 rpm, the plant is expected to crank out 81.9 pound-feet of torque, and if you go ahead and wind it up to 10 grand you can expect something in the neighborhood of 140 ponies to push the 487-pound (wet) machine. Would have been so much easier for Kwaka to design this necessary addition and offer as an option. Now 2 hours!! I’d recommend Angel GT2s. Kawi didn’t carry the Z1000 forward after 2016 in the U.S., but there apparently is plenty of old stock available since it’s still for sale. Riding position is relaxed and smooth and if you're a taller rider I can highly recommend the factory fitted frame sliders which are the perfect height for putting your feet up to stretch legs out on long rides. So much more confidence in all conditions. Its fine but just feels like its revving to high for 6th. left so has improved top speed but there is a trade off with acceleration. Now, to have the engine stop at 120mph as you change from 5th to 6th certainly cures you constipation. Once the suspension was set up £38 it rides like a dream. Buying experience: Paid exactly what was on the sticker US $12,199 with the bags from a dealer. Smooth power, well mannered bike. Fantastic engine, handling not the best as standard, after adjusting suspension and changing to Pirelli angel gt Tyre's its now spot on.fairing does a decent job in the wet, engine noise increases when screen in top position. ! I have only ever owned kawasakis and none of my previous some being 10 years old looked this bad close up! It's nice smooth power with great fuelling. Don’t even get me started on the dual Batman exhausts that hang off the rear end like anchors ready to drop and obscure the rear wheel. Had the bike for 3 weeks, said fixed, engine cut out 800 yards down the road. Comfortable riding position, very light clutch and a slick gearbox. I opted for the gear indicator and top box. Typical Listing Price. The accessories I would have bought would be the panniers and the bobbins. Love the look of it too. It also works at low revs and turns in decent fuel economy. rather high revvy engine but super smooth and plenty poke in all rev ranges , this bike does exactly what youde expect from a kawasaki . Having owned a ZRX1100 for years, I was excited to throw my leg over the new Z1000 to see how... What. You can ride around all day never going above 6000 rpm and never be overtaken. This leaves the mill rather raw (which can be a good thing), but the factory had to keep costs down somehow. They had not set idle properly. Not much but noticeable. Like home-made mud fence ugly. ... 2014 Kawasaki Z1000 ABS ZR1000GEFA. Version: Tourer but with Givi 3-part luggage. Servicing average and I have an oil/filter change in between. More sports than tourer - didn’t bother with the expensive panniers as only do a couple of euro trips a year and there’s plenty of room and strap points for a large tailbag. Intensely imbued with Sugomi, this mean machine was designed to inspire awe and commands respect. The six-speed transmission comes geared for the holeshot and for pulling out of corners, but is a bit on the short side for high top-end speeds. Disappointed with 2nd-hand value, not held up as much as I expected for the best sports tourer around (my opinion) with bullet engine.