Yamaha R1 2009 vs. Kawasaki Z1000 2018

Yamaha R1 2009

Kawasaki Z1000 2018
Overview - Yamaha R1 2009 vs Kawasaki Z1000 2018

Yamaha R1 2009

Kawasaki Z1000 2018
Technical Specifications Yamaha R1 2009 compared to Kawasaki Z1000 2018
Pros and Cons in comparison
Pros and Cons in comparison
Yamaha R1 2009

Of course, the new R1 engine also passed all the tough Yamaha stress tests and comes with the same guarantees as other Yamaha motorbikes. Because until now, it was precisely the issues of durability and reliability that prevented series production of such an engine.
Kawasaki Z1000 2018

The Kawasaki Z1000 (2014) is a statement against the electronic trend of its time - and that is exactly what makes it special today. Its characterful four-cylinder engine, mechanical directness and uncompromising focus on the essentials strike a chord in a time when many bikes have become rolling computers. Yes, it does without modern Advanced Rider Assistance Systems and perfect wind protection. But it offers an authentic naked bike riding experience, paired with Japanese reliability and reasonable maintenance costs. The Z1000 is not a bike for data sheet junkies or electronics fans - it is a bike for people who still want to make their own decisions when rider. An honest bike with character that continues to inspire even after years and more than fulfils its role as an emotional alternative to the digital modern age.