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Kawasaki engineers have literally upped the ante in the naked bike arena with the introduction of the newly-redesigned 2007 Z1000. Offering both increased performance and the styling to complement the visceral riding enjoyment it provides, this purpose-built Kawasaki is sure to find a home in the garages of both practical motorcyclists-and those simply seeking a smile-producing weekend ride. This latest incarnation of the Z1000 features a seriously bulked-up performance capability that is created by refocusing engine and chassis characteristics for serious street riding. With one liter of superbike technology, the Z1000’s boosted engine performance provides greater exhilaration when passing or pulling out of corners. This version of Kawasaki nakedness has been tuned to satisfy the most demanding musclebike riders. Not only will its reconfigured torque measurements provide low-end get-up-and-go, but the increased pull follows through its mid-range, giving the rider extra thrust for conquering most road challenges. Placing maneuverability at the forefront of the engineering task, Kawasaki has developed a new engine sub-frame and re-engineered chassis rigidity balance to provide truly outstanding feedback, enabling the rider to read and respond to all motorcycle behaviors, in all speed ranges. Improvements in mass centralization and revised ergonomics have significantly enhanced the synergy between rider and machine. The handlebars of the Z1000 have been positioned closer to the rider, and combined with a slimmer saddle, the result offers a more compact riding position. This, in turn, lets the rider take full advantage of the motorcycle’s greater stability and sharp, nimble, handling characteristics, while making short work of their favorite ribbon of asphalt. A big increase in the “Fun to Ride” factor is an unavoidable side-effect when you couple a more powerful engine with a more maneuverable chassis. When it comes right down to it, isn’t that what motorcycling is all about? This particular model—perhaps more than any other—speaks to the intrinsically raw desire of the dedicated motorcyclist. While providing maneuverable, functional transportation in any daily environment, it provides the ability to unleash the fun-seeker in every rider. And it does it with Kawasaki performance and styling characteristics unmatched in the naked bike category. 14 comments: Kawasaki Z1000 (6682) - Posted on 10.1.2006 I feel the same as the last comment about 07 Z1000. It seems like a lot of bikes have similar looks these days and Z1000 is one of a few bikes with distinct look, but 07 looks closer to FZ1 or some others in a way. Z1000 is not engineered to be the flagship model and it has it’s own category. I still like the look of 03 and dispite some of the issues, it’s still a great monumental bike. I do not believe that the 07 will have the same impact as when 03 first came out.
(6682) - Posted on 09.6.2006 I like the new bodywork. About the only thing I liked more on the previous gen Z1000 was the exhaust.
This is the bike many people have been clamoring for - superbike spec brakes (including the sport bike reservoirs) and engine with upright seating and a handlebar.
Beauty is in the eye of the beholder.
(6682) - Posted on 09.2.2006 If Kawasaki has indeed put a stronger engine from their ZX-10r, better suspension and brakes this bike will be in my garage soon, most (not all) ’03-’06 Z owners keep trying to find ways to up the power by changing the original look of the bike, me? I prefer the looks of the original pipes. This new 2007 Z1000 is beautiful, it just beats all other nakeds hands down, I was worried Kawasaki was gonna mess it up but thank god they didn’t. I keep riding back and forth between my ’03 R1 and the Z, the Z always makes me come back to it, imagine what the new Z will do!
(6682) - Posted on 08.29.2006 I believe that Kawasaki have ruined the appearance of the Z1000 with the 2007 changes and have possibly alienated many current Kawasaki Z owners. The inclusion of a four muffler system has the potential to be a very attractive feature, but is disgraceful on the 2007 model. Indeed, the three spoke wheels with petal disk rotors look awful, the sports bike brake reservoirs on a street bike are a terrible mismatch, the multitude of side covers are a mess, and the radiator body work is unnecessary. The combined result is hideous. Kawasaki are wrong when they say that the "Fun to Ride" factor is "what motorcyling is all about". For many owners, the pride of ownership, the motorcycle’s heritage, the look of the motorcycle, and many ’non-performance’ related measures all form part of "what motorcycling is all about". I was waiting for the 2007 Z1000 to be released, as I had every intention of purchasing one. Not now. Kawasaki have missed a great opportunity to grow the legend of the Z1000 and seem to be more intent on experimenting with ’avant-garde’ designs than producing a truly street credible machine. The 2007 Z1000 should have been called the ER-10n.
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