Kawasaki Z 1000 Black Edition 2012 vs. Yamaha R1 2005

Kawasaki Z 1000 Black Edition 2012

Yamaha R1 2005

Overview - Kawasaki Z 1000 Black Edition 2012 vs Yamaha R1 2005

Kawasaki Z 1000 Black Edition 2012

Yamaha R1 2005

Technical Specifications Kawasaki Z 1000 Black Edition 2012 compared to Yamaha R1 2005

Kawasaki Z 1000 Black Edition 2012

Yamaha R1 2005

Kawasaki Z 1000 Black Edition 2012

Yamaha R1 2005

Engine and Drive Train

Engine type	Engine type	In line	Engine type	In line
Engine power	Engine power	138 HP	Engine power	172 HP
Transmission	Transmission	Chain	Transmission	Chain
Cylinders	Cylinders	4	Cylinders	4
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Cooling	Cooling	liquid	Cooling	liquid
Displacement	Displacement	1,043 ccm	Displacement	998 ccm

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Double disk	Type	Double disk

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc

Dimensions and Weights

Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,440 mm	Wheelbase	1,395 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	815 mm	Seat Height	835 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	15 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	18 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A

Pros and Cons in comparison

Kawasaki Z 1000 Black Edition 2012

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

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 Z 1000 Black Edition vs Yamaha R1

Price Kawasaki Z 1000 Black Edition

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Price Yamaha R1

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