Kawasaki Z1000 2012 vs. Yamaha R1 2005

Kawasaki Z1000 2012

Kawasaki Z1000 2012

Yamaha R1 2005

Yamaha R1 2005

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Overview - Kawasaki Z1000 2012 vs Yamaha R1 2005

Kawasaki Z1000 2012

Kawasaki Z1000 2012

Yamaha R1 2005

Yamaha R1 2005

Technical Specifications Kawasaki Z1000 2012 compared to Yamaha R1 2005

Kawasaki Z1000 2012
Yamaha R1 2005

Engine and Drive Train

Engine typeEngine typeIn lineEngine typeIn line
Engine powerEngine power138 HPEngine power172 HP
TransmissionTransmissionChainTransmissionChain
CylindersCylinders4Cylinders4
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
CoolingCoolingliquidCoolingliquid
DisplacementDisplacement1,043 ccmDisplacement998 ccm

Brakes Front

TypeTypeDouble diskTypeDouble disk

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc

Dimensions and Weights

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

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

Kawasaki Z1000 2012

Kawasaki Z1000 2012

All in all, the new Z1000 is a successful further development of its predecessor. The lack of traction control is more of a marketing problem than a problem for end customers.

Powerful engine

rich sound

unique design

No traction control

nervous chassis

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

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Kawasaki Z1000 vs Yamaha R1

Price Kawasaki Z1000

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Price Yamaha R1

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