Today in motorcycle history, November 5, 2013

 
 
                                  

  Kawasaki shows the world the 2014 Z1000 Ninja for the very first time at the 71st EICMA show in Milan, Italy.

 

 

  Reflecting a radical new design philosophy, the Z1000 is a result of Kawasaki’s unique *'Sugomi' approach, which has "created a machine with the palpable energy and appearance of a predatory animal stalking its prey" (their words).

  The Z1000 is expected to be equipped with a new 998cc, 6-speed, liquid-cooled, 200 hp, 4-stroke in-line Four, DOHC 16-valve engine.  Oh yeah, before I forget, digital fuel-injection. 

  On Kawasaki's website they posted a teaser video of the bike that doesn’t show too many details except for a few elements like the front headlight with quad lamps, the Z1000-signature quad exhaust pipes and wheels.

  It certainly seems to have all it needs to make us fall in love with it and it has the necessary pedigree to compete with models like the Aprilia V4 Tuono, BMW S1000 or the newly released KTM Super Duke 1290.

 

Flights to Milan are still available.  The show is on until November 10.  Well, what are you waiting for?

 

*Sugomi: The Japanese word “Sugomi” describes the intense aura or energy given off by a person or object of greatness and felt by the viewer. Someone, or something, possessing Sugomi inspires awe, leaves an indelible impression, is daunting in stature or ability, and commands respect.