Best Streetfighter Motorcycle

The Kawasaki Z1000: The Best Factory Streetfighter?

In 1973, Kawasaki introduced the Z1 - arguably "the world's first superbike." The iconic Z1 was engineered to outclass Honda's CB750, and it did. Both bikes were powered by transversely mounted inline four cylinder four stroke engines and stopped by disc brakes - innovations that would come to dominate the world of high performance sport bikes. The 903cc Kawasaki Z1 made mind-blowing power and acceleration accessible to the general public really for the first time.

The Kawasaki Z1000 is billed as a direct descendant of the might Z1, and though it cannot match its ancestor in terms of historical significance and iconic status, this standard or "naked" bike makes waves on its own. The bike is mainly stripped of fairings, giving it a "streetfighter" look, though some critics have spoken out against the fairings that the bike does have - space-agey and definitely attention-grabbing, to say the least.

The Z1000 is powered by a 1043cc inline-four that put down 128 rear-wheel horsepower and 72 lb-feet of torque. The engine has been tuned for midrange punch, and the fun starts well below the 5000 RPM range where many supersports just start to wake up. That means lots of fun on public roads - where a streetfighter does business.

The broad motocross style bars are perfect for quick steering and allow a more upright seating position perfect for roadgoing hooliganism. Those ergonomics also help the bike be more comfortable for long commutes or weekend touring.

Additionally, Kawasaki motorcycle insurance for this bike ought to be less than for a sport bike with comparable displacement such as the ZX-10R. It also costs about $1500 less than that bike, retailing for $10, 499. For 2010, you get the Z1000 in black or white.

There are some purists who say there is no such thing as a factory streetfighter; that a streetfighter should be a sport bike stripped down to its most minimal nature at the hands of its owner (or contact with the pavement). In any case, one ride on the Z1000 might change some opinions.

By T.M. Brown -

I meant "What is likely the best streetfighter motorcycle for me?
Ok, this continues my previous question: http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=AlpYasHMmL091xTObjlGUBnsy6IX;_ylv=3?qid=20110216045155AANmnik I like streetfighter motorcycle, I mean, the sport motorcycle with no fairing. I saw and heard a lot from videos I watched form youtube that some motorcycles are not comfortable enough for tall riders like I am (I am 183 cm or about 6 ft). I heard that some motorcycles don't provide good accommodation for tall riders. Here I would like to ask your opinion based on your experiences, which one of the bikes below that is probably the best for me? Consider that I am well experienced in riding motorcycle (not a beginner). So, please provide me as many information as necessary for me including the aspects of comfort, pride, and of course performance. Honda CB 1000 Yamaha FZ1 Kawasaki Z1000 Ducati Streetfighter MV Agusta Brutale 1090 Triumph Speed Triple

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