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2010 Kawasaki Z1000 Comparison Photo Gallery

See photos of the Kawasaki Z1000 in action then find out how it fares in the 2010 Kawasaki Z1000 Comparison motorcycle review.

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Superb handling is what the Z1000 is all about.
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Front suspension consists of a fully adjustable 41mm Showa fork.
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2010 Streetfighter Shootout IV horsepower dyno graph courtesy of Mickey Cohen Motorsports.
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2010 Streetfighter Shootout IV torque dyno graph courtesy of Mickey Cohen Motorsports.
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Even at racetrack speeds the Z1000 proved to be an easy motorcycle to ride.
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Despite employing a simpler rear shock as compared to the KTM and Ducati it still worked well on the street and track.
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Despite employing a simpler rear shock as compared to the KTM and Ducati it still worked well on the street and track.
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Engine is smooth at all rpm on the Kawasaki Z1000.
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The Dunlop D210 tires complement the Z1000’s chassis nicely.
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The Z1000’s chassis is well balanced which makes wheeling easy.
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The Z1000’s ergonomics are just a hair more sporty as compared to the KTM 990 Super Duke.
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Despite its weight the Z1000 serves up a high level of agility.
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Wheelies…. The Z1000 does them easily.
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The Kawasaki Z1000 retails for $10,499.
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The new Z1000 looks more like a European bike than a Japanese.
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The Zed-1 retains its signature quad exhaust system.
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The angle of the digital instrument display is three-way adjustable.
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