Yamaha R1 2005 vs. Kawasaki Z1000 2010

Yamaha R1 2005

Yamaha R1 2005

Kawasaki Z1000 2010

Kawasaki Z1000 2010

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Overview - Yamaha R1 2005 vs Kawasaki Z1000 2010

Yamaha R1 2005

Yamaha R1 2005

Kawasaki Z1000 2010

Kawasaki Z1000 2010

Technical Specifications Yamaha R1 2005 compared to Kawasaki Z1000 2010

Yamaha R1 2005
Kawasaki Z1000 2010

Engine and Drive Train

Engine typeEngine typeIn lineEngine typeIn line
Engine powerEngine power172 HPEngine power138 HP
TransmissionTransmissionChainTransmissionChain
CylindersCylinders4Cylinders4
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
CoolingCoolingliquidCoolingliquid
DisplacementDisplacement998 ccmDisplacement1,043 ccm

Brakes Front

TypeTypeDouble diskTypeDouble disk

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc

Dimensions and Weights

WheelbaseWheelbase1,395 mmWheelbase1,440 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height835 mmSeat Height815 mm
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity18 lFuel Tank Capacity15 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

Yamaha R1 2005

Yamaha R1 2005

The new R1 is a motorbike full of high-tech and innovation. The performance offered on the race track is impressive. Because the technical gadgets translate into riding fun and lap times. Nevertheless, the bike demands an active rider to avoid becoming exhausting.

No-worry riveting

strong braking system

powerful engine

traction miracle

anti-hopping clutch

steering damper

precise.

Very sub-optimal seating position - uncomfortable posture

strong body effort required during turns

Kawasaki Z1000 2010

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.

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Yamaha R1 vs Kawasaki Z1000

Price Yamaha R1

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Price Kawasaki Z1000

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