Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R 2007 vs. Kawasaki Z1000 2012

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R 2007

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R 2007

Kawasaki Z1000 2012

Kawasaki Z1000 2012

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Overview - Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R 2007 vs Kawasaki Z1000 2012

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R 2007

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R 2007

Kawasaki Z1000 2012

Kawasaki Z1000 2012

Technical Specifications Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R 2007 compared to Kawasaki Z1000 2012

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R 2007
Kawasaki Z1000 2012

Engine and Drive Train

Engine powerEngine power125 HPEngine power138 HP
TransmissionTransmissionChainTransmissionChain
CylindersCylinders4Cylinders4
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
CoolingCoolingliquidCoolingliquid
DisplacementDisplacement599 ccmDisplacement1,043 ccm

Dimensions and Weights

WheelbaseWheelbase1,405 mmWheelbase1,440 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height830 mmSeat Height815 mm
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity17 lFuel Tank Capacity15 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R 2007

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R 2007

The Kawasaki rides noticeably more manageable than before. The machine lacks absolutely nothing for the racetrack. Steering damper, anti-hopping, chassis, engine - everything is ready. Only not quite as stable as before, the rear feels lighter in the braking zone than before.

Reduced weight

improved handling

more compact layout

Öhlings steering damper

comfort offered

good seating position

immaculate engine tuning.

Stability - unsteadiness in the braking zone

new fork brings disadvantage: tolerences must be maintained over the entire surface of the immersion tube.

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

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R vs Kawasaki Z1000

Price Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R

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Price Kawasaki Z1000

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