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Z1000 2006 Model Information ZR1000A6F MODEL CONCEPT Mount a fuel-injected Ninja-based engine in a lightweight chassis, equip it with Ninja running gear, and wrap in the sexiest bodywork this side of a fashion show and what do you get? The intoxicating Z1000 a hard-body super-Naked with hard-charging performance. In addition to the electronic, dual throttle fuel injection system, the engine boasts a 16-valve head and 953cc displacement for heaps of gutsy torque in the medium speed ranges. Nimble handling performance comes from a lightweight Diamond frame of large-diameter thinwalled tubing. This stiff frame runs a sport tuned inverted front fork, Uni-trak rear suspension with aluminum swingarm, and wide wheels for brilliant cornering performance. Other topshelf equipment includes dual 300mm front disc brakes with 4-pot calipers, aluminum handlebars and a high-tech instrument package. By definition, a Naked has to look good with no clothes on, and the Z1000 certainly does. The Z1000s attractive figure is highlighted by four polished stainless steel mufflers, a seat assembly with LED taillight and voluptuous lines that make it an instant head-turner. As much a sports bike as a Naked, the Z1000s high performance, responsive handling and knockout good looks have kept this exciting machine at the head of the Naked class.

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