2010 Kawasaki Z1000 review

MCN's longterm test fleet for 2010 includes the Kawasaki Z1000. MCN road tester Michael Neeves has had the bike for a month and covered 600 miles so far. Watch the video for his first impressions on life with a Z1000 including engine characteristics, handling and tyre choice.

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[mission100uk]

@86Raxor Problem with the Street fighter is the riding position. the attractive point of this bike its a more relaxed and not super sport style.. in my humble opinion. Im coming from cruisers so it a good option.. i think!

[chirotrel]

@ylism UK vs US pronunciation, mate! From the first 900's kwakas have always been a 'zed' here in aussie and the zed 1000 is the shiz.

[NoFukinNamesLeft]

@SayNoToEThug it looks bad bad they are fine

[chanboyable]

@SayNoToEThug How can it be a top comment if theres no thumbs up?

[BoulevardStudios]

@erickn911

Hey man if your brand new i would suggest the z750 little less power for you would be good mate

[JeffW704]

I agree with the comments on the suspension, and fuel consumption (about 34mpg). It's easy to upset this thing in a fast sweeper. definitely need to play around with the suspension. Yes, high RPM's at highway speed 70-80mph. When it's time for a new chain I'll replace the sprockets also to bring the rev's down. I don't think i"m near 8 grand at these speeds. I think it's light and handles well, but my other bike is a Sprint ST. I expect it to require a lot less maintenance than a Ducati.

[JeffW704]

@toypopuk

I have the 2010, bought in April 2010 in the USA. Figure I must be one of the first as I was ready to buy in January, but had to wait for one to show up in my area. ANYWAY - if you're turning 5K at 70MPH, then the 2011 absolutely has different gearing.

--Jeff

[erickn911]

I'm thinking of buying a bike. This would be my first. Because i've never driven one, i was wondering which one would be the most easy bike to learn. I am thinking of the Kawasaki z750 or the Kawasaki z1000. Can someone recommend me one and help me by explaining what the main differences are? Thanx

[tommydickfingers1]

i,ve had one of these bikes now for 6 months, and it is awesome, yes the clocks are a bit quirky, and the dunlop tyres it comes with are not the best, but apart from that it,s a good bike.i sold my suzuki b-king to get this bike and i don't regret it.3000 miles since i got it and still loving it.