My 06 14 is starting to get long in the tooth and set up as a touring bike. (works great by the way)
Thinking of putting more seat time on this;
test ride link;
http://www.motorcycle.com/manufacturer/kawasaki/2010-kawasaki-z1000-review-89033.html
Looking at all the early reviews I think it would be great for what I will use it for.
General mountain riding, commuting, and some hooliganism that isnt the 14s forte'. Possibly some casual track days.
Also looks like it has flies too...We know what to do with them.
Could live with the stock exhaust until someone builds a full system that adds to the already good midrange.
Knowing KHI, I would be replacing the shock and modding the forks after about a year.
Kawasaki is going to have test rides available, we will see.
Almost makes more sense to get a leftover KTM 990 Super Duke for about the same money.
Just love Kawis and like the longer wheelbase.
If I like the looks will probably jump on one.
Otherwise it will be the KTM.
Tsukigi
no flies
pcIII w/custom map
GP modded forks & Penske shock
A lot of other stuff !!