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Naked Bikes

The sculpted bodywork is carefully crafted to bring the aggressive Z design to the next level: the KAWASAKI Z1000 $15,999
Supernaked. Kawasaki engineers were also determined to further enhance the riding impact offered
by the dynamic Supernaked. The engine and chassis settings deliver a stiffer, more direct ride feel
that’s sure to please experienced riders.

SPECIFICATIONS
Engine: Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke in-line four Tyres: F: 120/70ZR17 R: 190/50ZR17
Displacement: 1043cc Seat height: 815mm
Power/Torque: 105kW @ 10,000rpm/111Nm Kerb weight: 221kg (wet)
@ 7300rpm Fuel capacity: 17L
Transmission: 6-speed, wet multi-plate slipper Warranty/Service interval: 2 years, unlimited
clutch, chain fi nal drive km/6000km
VERDICT: STRIKING!

KAWASAKI Z900 $12,499 Kawasaki has long believed that Supernaked models should be more than supersport machines
stripped of their full-fairing bodywork. Designed with sugomi performance for maximum riding
pleasure, the new Z900 mounts a 948cm³ in-line four engine in an all-new ultra-lightweight frame.
SPECIFICATIONS

Engine: Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke in-line four Tyres: F: 120/70ZR17 R: 190/50ZR17
Displacement: 948cc Seat height: 795mm
Power/Torque: 92kW @ 9500rpm/ Kerb weight: 210kg (wet)
99Nm @ 7700rpm Fuel capacity: 17L
Transmission: 6-speed, wet multi-plate slipper Warranty/Service interval: 2 years, unlimited
clutch, chain fi nal drive km/6000km

VERDICT: SUGOMI PERFORMANCE MEETS POWER AND HANDLING

The newest addition to Kawasaki’s Z Supernaked Series features a 650cc parallel-twin engine with
strong low to mid-range torque. It’s combined with an all-new lightweight chassis in a slim, compact KAWASAKI Z650L $9799
middleweight package that offers sugomi performance and styling.

SPECIFICATIONS
Engine: Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke parallel twin Tyres: F: 120/70ZR17 R: 160/60ZR17
Displacement: 649cc Seat height: 790mm
Power/Torque: 37.8kW @ 8000rpm/ 59Nm Kerb weight: 186 (wet)
@ 6500rpm Fuel capacity: 15L
Transmission: 6-speed, wet multi-plate slipper Warranty/Service interval: 2 years, unlimited
clutch, chain fi nal drive km/6000km

VERDICT: THE LEARNER Z LAMS APPROVED

KAWASAKI Z300 $5999
With the Z300, Kawasaki brings the wild excitement of the streetfi ghter concept to the 300cc class.
The Z300’s aggressive streetfi ghter design is inspired by larger models from the popular Z Series.

SPECIFICATIONS
Engine: Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke parallel twin Tyres: F: 10/70ZR17 R: 140/70ZR17
Displacement: 296cc Seat height: 785mm
Power/Torque: 29kW @ 11,000rpm/27Nm @ Kerb weight: 168kg
10,000rpm Fuel capacity: 17L
Transmission: 6-speed, wet clutch, Warranty/Service interval: 2 years, unlimited
chain fi nal drive km/6000km

VERDICT: WORLD’S FIRST 300CC STREETFIGHTER LAMS APPROVED

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