Stock Kawasaki sound comparison: 2010 Z1000 vs 1986 ZL900

A quick comparison between these 2 bikes with all stock muffler systems (ZL900 has the 1985 pipes on it which are 3db louder than the later ZL pipes). Don't freak out at the Eliminators tach, it was rebuilt with incorrect parts so reads about 400RPM too low.
24 years between them but how similar the configuration is - 4 cylinder water-cooled engine with 4-1-2 exhaust systems, both tuned for mid range punch over top end power.
The fun police have left the modern bigger bike much quieter at idle!

[@ljgarrison6910]

Sweet carb'd goodness, that is the smoothest Ellie I ever heard, lovely!

[@BKNZ123]

Great vid man - nice sound to!

[@BKNZ123]

That's fat bro! If it's good with you I'd love to share it on FB!? (It's just friends and friends of friends not public!)

[@xv750nz]

Yo. This video is in the public feed so you can share as much as you like :)

[@TJ-xmm]

ZL sounds better

[@xv750nz]

REDLIGHT DISTRICT Eliminator definitely louder with more rumble. Under power though the Z1000 has an intoxicating induction roar.