Velvet evolution

Cornering ABS and traction control Bigger screen and better seat New fairing with LED headlights

SIMON WEIR

“The bike’s face has a more chiselled, aggressive look” ADJUSTABLE SCREEN The 15mm-taller screen retains the previous SX’s three-angle manual adjustment. Press a button beneath the clocks with one hand to release, then push or pull the screen back and forth with the other. Easy. MIGHTY MOTOR Kawasaki haven’t changed the 1043cc inline-four motor beyond cleaning it up to meet Euro 4 emissions rules, and haven’t lost any performance on the way. PROTECTIVE PLASTIC As well as bringing a sportier look, the new fairing covers up more of the frame, to shield the rider from engine heat. YOU HAVE TO look quite closely to spot the updates to the Kawasaki Z1000SX. That’s deliberate - the model has been one of their best sellers in Europe ever since it was introduced for 2011 and always one of the…

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RiDE United Kingdom (Digital) - 1 Issue, January 2017

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