Aluminum Backbone Frame

• The sub-frame is an example of form and function combined, negating the need for side covers and allowing underseat narrowness for a shorter reach to the ground
• Aluminum backbone frame designed specifically for the Z1000 (and similar in concept to the Ninja® ZX™-10R’s) helps make the bike narrow and easy to grip with the knees for maximum rider comfort and feedback
• The frame’s five-piece construction consists of steering stem, left and right main frames, and two cross pieces. The two main frame components have open C-shaped cross sections.
• As much as possible, welds were eliminated for simplicity and appearance. The frame beams and swingarm brackets are now single die-cast pieces.
• Lightweight and highly rigid, the frame uses the engine as a stressed member for a firm, planted feeling and enhanced stability
• Frame is tuned to transmit the ideal level of engine feedback directly to the rider
• The rear sub-frame is a three-piece aluminum die-casting construction, which is light, strong and optimizes mass centralization
• The frame uses four engine mounts; three mounts are rigid, while the upper rear crankcase mount is rubber

Brakes

• The Z1000’s 300 mm front petal-style brake discs are gripped by opposed four-piston radial-mount calipers. (caliper piston size is 4 x 30 mm)
• The rear brake is a single-piston, pin-slide caliper gripping a 250 mm petal-style disc. The caliper is mounted below the swingarm, and located by a torque rod.
• A radial-pump front brake master cylinder contributes to the superb control and feel offered by these high-end calipers

Cool Air System

• The intake system routes cool air to the airbox from ducts above the radiator shrouds, minimizing performance loss due to heated intake air
• Positioning the ducts close to the rider allows the intake sound to be heard – and enjoyed – by the rider
• A resonator inside the airbox reduces noise at low rpm, and enhances intake sound at high rpm

DOHC, 16-valve, 1,043 cc Engine

• The crankshaft is positioned low in the crankcase assembly to allow a longer stroke without adding engine height
• Soft rev limiter provides good overrev character; power doesn’t drop off suddenly at high rpm
• Oval sub-throttles help keep the engine slim – a good thing since the throttle bodies are positioned between the rider’s knees
• Bore and stroke dimensions of 77 x 56 mm offer the best possible balance of peak power and low and mid-range flexibility
• 38 mm downdraft throttle bodies allow intake air to travel to the engine in the shortest possible distance
• A secondary balancer, driven off a gear on the sixth web of the crankshaft, eliminates excess vibration
• Liquid-cooled inline-four offers substantial power at all rpm levels, providing effortless acceleration in almost any situation

Exhaust System

• Main and pre-catalyzers provide cleaner emissions
• Thanks to the under-engine pre-chamber, silencer volume is reduced, and silencer weight is low. Exhaust system offers excellent mass centralization and contributes to a low center of gravity.
• The exhaust system features a 4-into-2-pre-chamber-into-2 layout. Silencer end caps maintain the quad-style image.

Fuel Tank

• Fuel tank design and slim-type fuel pump minimize unused volume inside the tank; fuel capacity is 4 gallons
• Slim-type fuel pump features an integral fuel gauge

Fully Adjustable Fork

• Settings are designed for both sporty performance and excellent comfort
• The Z1000’s 41 mm inverted fork is adjustable for compression damping, rebound damping and spring preload – and is protected from harm by a cool-looking shroud

Handlebar, Grips and Footpegs

• The passenger footpeg brackets incorporate convenient luggage hooks
• Ninja ZX-10R-style footpegs with knurled surfaces offer good grip, direct feel and control, and no-nonsense looks
• The tubular handlebar is rigid mounted, contributing to sharp, direct handling
• Tapered-type grips, like those used on supersport models, offer a more direct feel
• A wide, flat bend handlebar offers a design similar to those on off-road bikes for excellent control

Horizontal Rear Monoshock

• Rear suspension design positions the shock unit and linkage above the swingarm where it’s less exposed to exhaust heat and contributes to mass centralization
• The shock features stepless rebound damping and spring preload adjustability
• Linkage characteristics are the same as those of a standard Uni-Trak® rear suspension: Wheel movement versus shock stroke is the same ratio
• Visible from the outside, the horizontal monoshock contributes to the Z1000’s aggressive appearance

Instrumentation

• A distinctive tilting instrument panel with multifunction LCD display behind an orange lens covers all systems

Key Features

• Aggressive styling makes a bold fashion statement
• Horizontal rear monoshock features stepless rebound damping and spring preload adjustability
• Lightweight aluminum frame specifically designed for the Z1000
• Digital instrument panel tilts to accommodate different viewing angles
• Radial-mounted four-piston front brake calipers and radial-pump front brake master cylinder combine with 300 mm discs to provide superior stopping power
• Fully adjustable inverted front fork with settings designed for sporty performance
• 1,043 cc inline-four with DFI® produces massive power with an intoxicating howl