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The fights rage in the jungle of the big roadsters. Yamaha MT-10, KTM 1290 Superduke, Aprilia Tuono V4 and BMW S1000R… are so many terrifying and rampaging creatures. Completely overwhelmed by the violence of the clashes, the greens take advantage of their color to stay hidden among the foliage. Concerned about the survival of their fighter, the Akashi clan decided to sharpen their Z1000. Unfortunately a complete overhaul is not yet on the agenda. So he sharpens the claws and the pare of a specific color, underlined by two lines of make-up on the fork crown, as if to perfect his camouflage outfit. But then, why “R”? “R” for resentment, perhaps. Resentful against all these predators who have supplanted him in HIS category, that of bad roadsters. Don’t expect it to purr either, as its “Sugomi” (for “wild instinct”) philosophy dictates the Z retains its bestial side..
You will understand, Kawasaki has yet to give birth to a new bloodthirsty monster. The Z1000 remains what it is. A big, stocky roadster looking like a pit bull, his head tucked between two huge, muscular shoulders. Failing to be able to rub shoulders with predators larger than him, the mastiff works his supports. For this “R” version, it receives a superb Ohlins rear shock absorber, the S46DR1S. This gain in traction has attracted some attention when it comes to braking. To do this, Kawa ’involved another renowned manufacturer. Brembo. The company took charge of supplying the powerful M50 calipers – the kind of gear installed on the H2 or ZX-10R – as well as front brake discs, 310mm in diameter. To improve the overall feel, aviation hoses are used as standard. More anecdotal but fans will appreciate the presence of a Z inlaid on the saddle.
For the rest, it remains similar to the “classic” Z1000. Starting with its very successful front end. It is still as light as ever, seeming to hover over the pavement. On his handlebars, we have the impression of moving on a flying carpet, as the handling is bluffing fluidity. Aided by a very healthy chassis overall, and the arrival of all this great gear, we can expect that we will have plenty to think of as a fakir. The programming of the ECU box also goes in this direction. It has been refined to deliver power with more smoothness. This Z1000 Rest a cerberus with soft and silky hair! The engine also remains the same, still generous despite its adaptation to Euro4. An example of smoothness sprinkled with a touch of tangy gluttony in high revs. A simple call in third is enough to see his nose and his broad build straighten up. Delicious. Despite its healthy 142 horsepower, there is more than enough to thrill on the open road..
This Z 1000 R takes the opportunity to inaugurate a slightly revamped dashboard. The engaged gear display finally makes its appearance, the fuel gauge changes design and a shiftlight illuminates the tachometer when it’s time to change gears. These few prestigious ingredients obviously salt the note.
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Max speed:
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The technical aspect
Kawasaki Z 1000 R 2019
- Frame
- Frame: double aluminum beam
- Tank: 17 liters
- Seat height: 815 mm
- Length: 2,045 mm
- Width: 790 mm
- Height: 1,055 mm
- Wheelbase: 1,435 mm
- Operating weight: 221 kg
- Train before
- Telehydraulic inverted fork Ø 41 mm, deb: 120 mm
- 2 discs Ø 310 mm, Brembo monobloc radial calipers 4 pistons M50
- Front wheel:
120/70
– 17
- Transmission
- 6-speed gearbox
- secondary by chain
- Rear axle
- Ohlins monoshock, deb: 131 mm
- 1 disc Ø 250 mm, 1 piston caliper
- Rear wheel:
190/50
– 17
- Motor
- 4 Cylinders
in line
, 4 stroke - Cooling: by water
- Injection Ø 38 mm
- 2 ACT
- 4 valves per cylinder
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1,043 cc
(77 x 56 mm) -
142
ch
at 10,000 rpm -
11.30 mkg
at 7,300 rpm - Compression: 11.8: 1
- Crit’air:
Detached pieces
exhaust
motor
fluid
electricity
filtration
braking
chain kit
Competitors
2019 BMW S 1000 R
Yamaha MT-10 SP 2019
Aprilia TUONO V4 1100 Factory 2019
2019 KTM Superduke 1290 R
MV-Agusta 800 BRUTALE RC 2019
Ducati 1200 Monster S 2019
Suzuki GSX-S 1000 2019
Triumph 1050 Speed Triple RS 2019
2019 Honda CB 1000 R
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