Akrapovic Bolt-on / Slip-on line Street Legal Exhaust - Kawasaki Z 1000

Advantages: excellent torque and performance and excellent chassis
Disadvantages: riding position can be a strain after a fir bit of miles on a trip

.... In fact my dad rides a Suzuki GSXR-1000 K2 and he went out and bought an Akrapovic straight after he heard the difference between the stock exhaust on mine and then the aftermarket Akrapovic exhaust... Since I have bought my Kawasaki I have added a steering dampener, braided front back brake lines, Akrapovic Exhaust, smaller number plate and smaller indicators. I am EXTREMELY HAPPY with this bike and feel I definatly made the right choice over all the other 600 on the market. The close second choice for me was the 2003 to present version, Honda CBR 600RR...... Read review

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Advantages: Price, build quality, weight, reliability, fun factor.
Disadvantages: Other road users.

...I bought a Kawasaki Z750 back in 2004 new when they were first in th UK. I'm used to having big 1200cc bikes, and was a bit sceptical about buying, but the shop gave me such a good part ex on my older Honda 1200, I could not resist. The first thing you notice about the Z750 is how well it's made and the attention to detail, it's every bit as good as Honda's and BMW's. Many parts are made of an alloy, the exhaust system is all stainles steel, and all paint work is amongst the best I've seen - I've been riding bikes for the last 26 yrs. For all you techno's out there, the engine is a four cylinder fuel injected 16 valve motor which pumps out 115 bhp, which feels more like 130 bhp. As with all middle weight bikes you need to keep the revs up to get the best from this machine. You can ride it like an old git doing 30 mph, or if you want... Read review

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Advantages: fast, light, cheap to insure and run
Disadvantages: lumpy at low revs, needs good tyres and regular servicing

...will simply replace them with these and keep on rolling. The exhaust cans themselves are fine. If you do replace your exhaust, the Motad Nexxus 2-1 is a cost effective full replacement system. The centre stand and belly pan fairing can be kept on but access to the oil filter and sump drain bolt is tight. If you want to keep the original twin exhaust setup then the Jama Original costs slightly more. Or go for the Predator full stainless system if you really want to splash out. All these systems are road legal and don't require any changes to the jetting. The rear monoshock suspension is still working happily despite the bike covering 36,000 miles. I'm hoping it will last another 10,000 before I replace it with a Hagon unit. I'm still on the original brake lines as well although the brake fluid has been replaced. As far as upgrades go, I've fitted... Read review

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