Street Bikes: Balius-II, ER-5, ZR-7, Z1000

 
 

BALIUS-II, Model name ZR250B8

 
 

The Balius was born as the Balius-I in 1991. It was built for the Japanese home market so there are very few of them in Europe and in the US. In 1997 it had a major update and become the bike we have today the Balius-II. The 4 cylinder DOHC engine is based on the lot more sportier ZXR250C. With its bore and stork of 49x33.1mm and maximum power of 40hp at 14000rpm you need to rew. it hard, but with its low weight of around 151 kg its a fast bike for its size.

 
  Source: Kawasaki Japan Metallic Spark Black Moonlight Silver Candy Thunder Blue  
 

There are not many 4-cylinder 250 bikes around in Europe, it would be nice to see more of them. There have sins 1997 been almost no changes. For 2004 the only update is a new colour: Moonlight Silver.

 
                     
 

ER-5, Model name ER5C4

 
 

The ER-5, another long runner in the Kawasaki line-up. It share the engine with the GPZ500 (Ninja 500) and KLE500. For better low and midrange its tuned to 50hp.

 
 

The ER-5 is the same type of bike as the Balius-II a good commuter or first bike. Its low weight an low saddle height makes it easy to handle and with its 50hp it can manage a lot more then you may think when you see the bike. You get a lot of bike for your money. For 2004 two new colours: Red and Black

 
   
                     
 

ZR-7 and ZR-7S, Model name ZR750F3 and ZR750H3

 
   
ZR-7 instruments. ZR-7 details ZR-7
 

The ZR-7 and ZR-7S. One with a half fairing (ZR-7S) an one without. The only difference is the fairing and more sportbike oriented  instruments for the ZR-7S. The engine is the same as in the Zephyr 750. Unlike the Zephyr with its classic two rear shocks this one have Uni-Track rear suspension and a more modern look. Cant find the ZR-7 on Kawasaki Japan for 2004 so there is a chance 2003 was the last year it was in production. There are no updates of the ZR-7(S) for 2004.

 
   
   
   
                     
 

Z1000, Model name ZX1000A2

 
 
 
The Z1000 in its second year of production (new 2003). It have already got a smaller brother in the Z750 and will for 2005 have its second brother the Z750S. The Z1000 looks like a factory built street fighter. The weight is low at 198 kg dry and power is high at 125hp compared to similar naked models. Probably the most stylish Kawasaki for years.

The engine is based on a bored out ZX9R engine, tuned for more midrange to suit this type of bike. Both swingarm and brakes (slightly smaller at 300mm in front ) are from the ZX9R. The frame is built by big diameter tubular high tensile steel.

In each of  its four stainless steel silencers there are a  catalyser to keep the environment green.

For 2004 there are no changes except a new colour: Red.

Performance:
  Hp: 127 Torque: 95.6Nm  
  Top speed 246km/h  
  0-402m/km/h 10.69s/ 203km/h  
  0-100km/h 2.9s  
 

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