2016
Kawasaki Z1000SX
Since
its launch, the Kawasaki Z1000SX has dominated the sports touring segment.
Kawasaki’s number one best seller has been upgraded for 2016 with a number of
customer-centric features including: an FCC Assist and Slipper Clutch, ABS as
standard and new colour options with the added bonus of no price increase.
The
2016 Z1000SX now comes with a race-inspired FCC assist and slipper clutch –
with a 30% lighter feel at the lever, the Slipper Clutch will appeal to both
sports bike riders and those adjusting to the weight of a pillion and luggage.
Under
normal riding conditions, the clutch functions as a self-locking mechanism,
pulling the clutch hub and operating plate together to compress the clutch
plates. This allows the total clutch spring load to be reduced, thereby
resulting a lighter clutch lever pull when operating the clutch. While the back
torque limiting or ‘Slipper’ function works in the traditional way; where the
clutch partially disengages or “slips” when the rear wheel tries to drive the
engine faster than it would run under its own power.
All
2016 Z1000SX models will be ABS as standard and there is no price increase for
the 2016 model. Along
with additional features, three colour choices on the Z1000SX continue for the
2016 machines. The Candy Lime Green option has a sportier and more aggressive
treatment and Candy Plasma Blue makes a welcome return to the Kawasaki colour
charts with Metallic Carbon Gray completing the line-up.
