What are the differences between various model years of the Kawasaki Z1000?
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Kawasaki Z1000 differences by model year are as follows: 1977 Kawasaki Z1000A: A redesign of the Z1 series' Z900, with engine displacement expanded to 1016cc and significant modifications to the exhaust. The rear brake was changed to a disc brake, marking the appearance of the first-generation Z1000. 1979 Kawasaki Z1000MKII: The 1979 model featured a seat with a belt and an overall more sporty, streamlined design. 1980 Kawasaki Z1000H: The Z1000MKII with golden rims, released as a limited edition. 1981 Kawasaki Z1000J: The fuel tank and front design gradually evolved, becoming less retro with curved lines. 2003 Kawasaki Z1000: 2003 was a watershed year for the Z1000, as this model marked Kawasaki's departure from the retro style in the Z series. 2007 Kawasaki Z1000: The 2007 model was the first redesign based on the 2003 Z1000, with more compact components and a redesigned front end that exuded a sense of design. 2010 Kawasaki Z1000: The second modern iteration based on the 2010 model, featuring a more sporty feel, with the engine and exhaust now enclosed. 2014 Kawasaki Z1000: Dubbed the fourth-generation Z1000 in 2014, it resembled a beast on the hunt, earning the nickname 'Anaconda'. 2020 Kawasaki Z1000: The Z1000 is the flagship model of Kawasaki's SuperNakedZ series, with a riding position designed based on ergonomic principles, powered by a 1043cc liquid-cooled inline-four engine.
