Kawasaki Z1000 2010 vs. Yamaha FZ-8N 2016

Kawasaki Z1000 2010

Yamaha FZ-8N 2016

Overview - Kawasaki Z1000 2010 vs Yamaha FZ-8N 2016

Kawasaki Z1000 2010

Yamaha FZ-8N 2016

Technical Specifications Kawasaki Z1000 2010 compared to Yamaha FZ-8N 2016

Kawasaki Z1000 2010

Yamaha FZ-8N 2016

Kawasaki Z1000 2010

Yamaha FZ-8N 2016

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Aluminium	Frame	Aluminium
Frame type	Frame type	Double cradle	Frame type	Twin Tube

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Double disk	Type	Double disk

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre width	Front tyre width	120 mm	Front tyre width	120 mm
Front tyre height	Front tyre height	70 %	Front tyre height	70 %
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	190 mm	Rear tyre width	180 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	50 %	Rear tyre height	55 %
Length	Length	2,095 mm	Length	2,140 mm
Width	Width	805 mm	Width	770 mm
Height	Height	1,085 mm	Height	1,065 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,440 mm	Wheelbase	1,460 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	815 mm	Seat Height	815 mm
Kerb Weight	Kerb Weight	221 kg	Kerb Weight	211 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	15 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	17 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A

Pros and Cons in comparison

Kawasaki Z1000 2010

Some made a noble impression at first glance, but the Japanese managed to screw up the whole bike by fitting a single rancid part (exhaust, indicators, swingarm, fork,...). Kawasaki brings the Z 1000 in 2010 all new and all serious.

Satisfaction in the saddle

plenty of power

pure pull

good chassis

comfort

sophisticated design

tightly tuned suspension elements

more direct handling.

Slightly suboptimal brake inputs - but still quite acceptable.