I road both before choosing the Z1000. Both are amazing machines but the Kawy is less than half on insurance and a bit more refined. The yamaha is a second thought while the Zed 1000 is purpose built. New frame, engine, not a down tuned ZX1000.
Question for MCN, that I doubt they would answer: Z1000 + suspension mods vs Ducati Streetfighter S around a road course. Same rider of course. Who wins?
@bungle2k Öhlins fit their stuff just like Maxton. I live 10 miles from their factory i sweden. Spring rates, compression dials in according to rider weight and riding style.
It seems like alot of money to spend to get it to acceptable standards. I'm curious to know how this bike would stand up to the FZ1000 Yamaha. I have been led to beleive the FZ was a better choice from other comparo tests. Anybody have an oppion?
Hello guys. I sold my old z750 and I'm thinking to this z1000 2012 and Mt09 2018 sp. Can someone help me? I like the kawasaki better but this yamaha I think is better bike...
Shame that you have to do so much modifying right out of the gate like that. I think I'd avoid this one. A nice H-D 750 would do the trick. Or any Trumpy!
Kawasaki must spends hundreds of thousands developing a bike like this including its suspension which I imagine was designed and setup optimally for this bike, and you come along and change all that. I think I would rather take Kawasaki's setup than that of one individual with what appears to be his own opinion. I would like to know what, say, 10 experienced riders thought.
why does kawasaki has to put in some shitty suspension into a great bike? i own a z1000 '08 and the handling sux, wobbly over bumps and you really gotta wrestle with the bar around bends. sometimes i juz feel like letting it go and crash.
im dong work experience there now for two weeks loving every second
now after you said the thing about the suspension you made me rethink what am going to buy in the summer....thank you so much for the vid mate :)
Fell The Love!!!!!!!! great bike can't wait to see the conclusion!
Michael, any updates that you can give us on how you're getting on with the bike now? Do you still have it?
Why do you play music over the sound of a kawasaki engine revving up? I want to hear the engine of the bike, not some generic cover music : /
@alexskylarking I think it was the rear shock that was 900bucks. 350 for the fork-job if you brought seperately..
what about that brake hose that keeps giving up? Have they done something about that?
I road both before choosing the Z1000. Both are amazing machines but the Kawy is less than half on insurance and a bit more refined. The yamaha is a second thought while the Zed 1000 is purpose built. New frame, engine, not a down tuned ZX1000.
Question for MCN, that I doubt they would answer: Z1000 + suspension mods vs Ducati Streetfighter S around a road course. Same rider of course. Who wins?
great coverage
@bungle2k Öhlins fit their stuff just like Maxton. I live 10 miles from their factory i sweden. Spring rates, compression dials in according to rider weight and riding style.
that bike lookz razor sharp
every test in every magazine except the english mcn said that the z1000 is better than the speed triple
this is actually a first kawa bike I like the look of, no offence kawa lovers :)
thumbs up for the review
looks super fun to ride
Update?
how much of this bike?
Awesome motorcycle.
It seems like alot of money to spend to get it to acceptable standards. I'm curious to know how this bike would stand up to the FZ1000 Yamaha. I have been led to beleive the FZ was a better choice from other comparo tests. Anybody have an oppion?
@bimmer666 Tank range of 90miles when thrashed.
@frimer Yeh because that's a cost effective option...
it gets 33 miles to the gallon all day, 4 gallon tank
Hello guys. I sold my old z750 and I'm thinking to this z1000 2012 and Mt09 2018 sp. Can someone help me? I like the kawasaki better but this yamaha I think is better bike...
at the start I was like OMG when I see this guy drived on the left side of the road... after that I remembered that it's UK xD
Shame that you have to do so much modifying right out of the gate like that. I think I'd avoid this one. A nice H-D 750 would do the trick. Or any Trumpy!
nearer to speed triple ? The new z1000 ia much better than a speed tripple...
Kawasaki must spends hundreds of thousands developing a bike like this including its suspension which I imagine was designed and setup optimally for this bike, and you come along and change all that. I think I would rather take Kawasaki's setup than that of one individual with what appears to be his own opinion. I would like to know what, say, 10 experienced riders thought.
Proper supernaked what about the zrx
why does kawasaki has to put in some shitty suspension into a great bike? i own a z1000 '08 and the handling sux, wobbly over bumps and you really gotta wrestle with the bar around bends. sometimes i juz feel like letting it go and crash.
ace neeves
Check out the new Concours1400 Police ENFORCER by Probity Cycle Inc. in Mesa,AZ.
Wow
@CybaRJ Tank Range ? Its a Supernaked.... who cares about tank range ?
Or why not try the swedish made Öhlins for less money and maybe even better stuff..?
Good story, lol at all the muppets :O)