Naked bikes have never been popular in America; but this 2010 Kawasaki Z1000 is making another bid in the American market. Kawasaki Zs however are known for their flaws such as excessive vibration and heat from the motor to unbalanced suspensions. This new Z however is nothing like the old ones in fact it’s a completely different bike that just happens to share a name.

The new 2010 model comes with a new frame and motor. The new aluminum frame is similar to that of the Ninja ZX-10R. The five-piece frame has 30 pct more torsional rigidity and 9 lbs lighter than the previous steel frame. The old Zs were known for excessive vibrations of their motors; this frame however uses four engine mounts instead of three greatly reducing vibrations that plagued the Zs for years.

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