Kawasaki India has launched the 2017 Kawasaki Z1000
in India. Also launched is a sportier, special edition Kawasaki Z1000R.
Powering the 2017 Kawasaki Z1000 is a 1,043 cc
in-line four cylinder mill coupled to a 6-speed gearbox. Capable of producing 142 PS of maximum power at 10,000 rpm and 111 Nm of peak
torque at 7,300 rpm. The bike gets a revised ECU setting for a smoother power
delivery. The rear brake pad too has been worked on.
Other changes in the 2017 Kawasaki Z1000 include a
revised front fork setting for a suppler action and the rear travel has been
increased. The 5-way adjustable clutch lever is a handy add-on while the
mirrors offer greater range of movement. The instrumentation gains a gear
position indicator and the clock can be set in 12 hour or 24 hour format.
The 2017 Kawasaki Z1000 will be available in
Metallic Spark Black with Golden Blazed Green while the Kawasaki Z1000R will be
available in Metallic Spark Black with Metallic Graphite Grey. The 2017
Kawasaki Z1000 and 2017 Kawasaki Z1000R special edition have been priced at INR
14.4 lakhs and INR 15.49 lakhs respectively (ex-showroom, Pune).
