2005 MZ 1000 DF

The new MZ 1000 SF is the naked derivate of the racing proven and award winning sports bike MZ 1000 S and is targeted to the market segment ofthe Streetfighters: Naked sports bikes.

The 2-cylinder, 4-stroke engine R2 of the Super Fighter with 113 hp has been developed by MZ. The engineis based on the well proven 117 PS engine of the MZ 1000S. The whole software has been modified for the use in the Super Fighter and the injection map has been adjusted. Also, the exhaust system is laid out for torque. A shorter secondary transmission gives additional support to the engine characteristics of the Super Fighter. The engine is covered under a special fairing made of anodised aluminium that only weighs 510g.

The MZ engineers have also made significant changes to the chassis: The seat height was reduced by 15mm, resulting in better handling. The conic aluminium tube handlebar allows perfect control over the bike as well as a comfortable seat position. The handlebar holder has been constructed starchily. To enable an optimum adjustment for every rider, the new brake and clutch fittings are individually adjustable.

The Saxons have developed a special innovation: A new wind protection system called J.A.P. (Jet Air Protect). The front fairing wasdeveloped in a wind tunnel and allows with its spoiler edge and airing behind the same wind protection as a screen of the double size.

In co-operation with Colour Industries Chemnitz, MZ has developed a special, matt lacquer with nano-technology on ceramic basis exclusively for the MZ 1000 SF, which is more scratch-resistant than other lacquer systems and that guarantees a durably matt finish. Besides two standard colours (orange and black) several special colours and lacquerings are available.

Even before the MZ 1000 SF Super Fighter was launched it won the internationally renowned iF Product Design Award 2005. It is available from March 2005.