Far apart from the front panel, especially the magnificent engine and the sporty driving behavior was responsible for the obesity of the 2014 Kawasaki Z1000 SX. With the completely revised 2014 model, the Greens now but want to make a better tourer from the Z1000 SX.
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| 2014 Kawasaki Z1000 SX |
The many changes compared with the predecessor to strengthen not only the sporting character but further increase the comfort in the first place - sportsmanship is already enough in the Z1000 SX! With the goal to inspire former Supersport rider for a touring bike, the baggage system has been completely revised. The new (optional) box add now seamlessly into the design of the Z1000 SX and with 28 liter capacity provides enough space for extended tours. In addition, the new design and the new mounting system also help to reduce vehicle width to 925 mm - after 7 centimeters less than its predecessor.
Because the new attachment system is dismantled suitcases barely visible, it does not bother the sexy line of Z1000 SX and the "one key" system, in which only operated with a key ignition and trunk, further increases comfort. Also, the handle on the rear mono-shock to adjust the spring tension - so that the adjustment on solo, pillion or trips with pillion and luggage easily and quickly goes from Accessorize. Similarly, the 41-millimeter front forks and adjustable windshield present revised.
More electronics for the beautiful trip.
The electronic features are further expanded the model 2014, next to the last version of the three-way adjustable traction control KTRC (Kawasaki Traction Control) can also be addressed by two selectable power modes fully to the driver's wishes. In addition to more bits and bytes but also tangible things have been revised, the brake gets new Tokico monobloc calipers that are served by a centrifugal pump and provide more initial bite for improved feel and more control. In addition, the new ABS unit allows a more precise control of the fluid pressure and the additional fluid pressure sensor, the ABS unit to suppress raising the tail during braking.
On the engine although there was really nothing to complain about, the power delivery is simply a stunner, but the technicians were still a little potential for improvement by the response will be even more agile. Power increases slightly to 142 hp at 10.000 revs, the torque to 111 Nm at 7300 rpm. I'm particularly looking forward to the sound of the 2014er model, which is already known from the current Z1000 SX, rasping intake noise was enhanced with changes to the airbox and the "Clean Air" system and should therefore continue to offer even more listening pleasure at the highest level.
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