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2008 Kawasaki Z 1000

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Model Type	Standard
BASE MSRP(US)	$8,899.00
Dealers	Kawasaki Dealers
Warranty	12
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Engine:
Engine Type	Horizontal In-line
Cylinders	4
Engine Stroke	4-Stroke
Cooling	Liquid
Valves	16
Valves Per Cylinder	4
Valve Configuration	DOHC
Compression Ratio	11.2:1
Starter	Electric
Fuel Type	Gas
Transmission:
Transmission Type	Manual
Number Of Speeds	6
Primary Drive (Rear Wheel)	Chain
Wheels & Tires:
Front Tire (Full Spec)	120/70 ZR17
Rear Tire (Full Spec)	190/50 ZR17
Brakes:
Front Brake Type	Dual Disc
Rear Brake Type	Disc
Technical Specifications:
Wheelbase (in/mm)	56.9 / 1445.3
Fuel Capacity (gal/l)	4.9 / 18.5

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By SCOTT(Owner), Sep. 9, 2008

THE Z1000 MIGHT JUST BE THE PERFECT STREET FIGHTER. LITERBIKE POWER, THE SIZE OF A 600, PERFECT ERGOS, AND A PRICE UNDER $9k, YOU CANT BEAT THIS BIKE. I WISH IT GOT BETTER MPGs, BUT WHAT DO YOU EXPECT FROM A BIG MOTOR? IF KAWASAKI ADDED MORE COLORS TO ITS LINE UP, THEY MIGHT EVEN SELL QUITE A FEW MO... Read Full Review

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