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Kawasaki’s Z1000 might lay claim to the title of Japan Inc’s first streetfighter of the modern era. Complete with an edgy, stripped-down design and 125 screaming horses at the rear wheel, the big Z never really caught on in America even though it was a best-seller in Europe.

Now Big K is giving us another chance at its hooligan ripper, freshly imbued with less vibration and better low-end grunt, wrapped in a styling package that again will spawn love it or hate it factions. Find out what our Million Mile Man Pete has to say about this latest sports machine vying for your attention.