Up close with the 2010 Kawasaki Z1000

We’re not getting it in the US, but check out the wonderfully cheesy faux snakeskin seat on this purple 2010 Kawasaki Z1000. The lairy new looks are backed up by nice mechanical bits like the aluminum beam backbone frame, horizontal shock and the all-new engine. The tackiness of the seat is exceeded by the videos below, but they do a good job of explaining the new bike.  >

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