Australian Road Rider — Bike Guide 2017

Australian Road Rider Bike Guide 31

Naked Bikes

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.

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.

KAWASAKI Z300 $5999

Engine: Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke in-line four

Displacement: 948cc

Power/Torque: 92kW @ 9500rpm/

99Nm @ 7700rpm

Transmission: 6-speed, wet multi-plate slipper

clutch, chain fi nal drive

Tyres: F: 120/70ZR17 R: 190/50ZR17

Seat height: 795mm

Kerb weight: 210kg (wet)

Fuel capacity: 17L

Warranty/Service interval: 2 years, unlimited

km/6000km

SPECIFICATIONS

VERDICT: SUGOMI PERFORMANCE MEETS POWER AND HANDLING

Engine: Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke parallel twin

Displacement: 296cc

Power/Torque: 29kW @ 11,000rpm/27Nm @

10,000rpm

Transmission: 6-speed, wet clutch,

chain fi nal drive

Tyres: F: 10/70ZR17 R: 140/70ZR17

Seat height: 785mm

Kerb weight: 168kg

Fuel capacity: 17L

Warranty/Service interval: 2 years, unlimited

km/6000km

SPECIFICATIONS

VERDICT: WORLD’S FIRST 300CC STREETFIGHTER

The sculpted bodywork is carefully crafted to bring the aggressive Z design to the next level: the

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.

Engine: Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke in-line four

Displacement: 1043cc

Power/Torque: 105kW @ 10,000rpm/111Nm

@ 7300rpm

Transmission: 6-speed, wet multi-plate slipper

clutch, chain fi nal drive

Tyres: F: 120/70ZR17 R: 190/50ZR17

Seat height: 815mm

Kerb weight: 221kg (wet)

Fuel capacity: 17L

Warranty/Service interval: 2 years, unlimited

km/6000km

SPECIFICATIONS

VERDICT: STRIKING!

Engine: Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke parallel twin

Displacement: 649cc

Power/Torque: 37.8kW @ 8000rpm/ 59Nm

@ 6500rpm

Transmission: 6-speed, wet multi-plate slipper

clutch, chain fi nal drive

Tyres: F: 120/70ZR17 R: 160/60ZR17

Seat height: 790mm

Kerb weight: 186 (wet)

Fuel capacity: 15L

Warranty/Service interval: 2 years, unlimited

km/6000km

SPECIFICATIONS

VERDICT: THE LEARNER Z

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

middleweight package that offers sugomi performance and styling.

KAWASAKI Z1000 $15,999

KAWASAKI Z650L $9799

KAWASAKI Z900 $12,499

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