The z1000 is one of the best bikes in the segment. being a naked, the riding posture is better. No electronically controlled output gives you the real power of the bike. if you have ridden other supers you know with the ESP, EBD etc. you will never get the raw performance of the bike. the Z1000 is completely a different story this bike is for the grown ups, with just the ABS the rider gets to control rather than the electronics of the bike. I hate being the backseat driver and need the full control of the bike when I ride. this is the reason why I choose this as my BEAST.
fuel efficiency is average, you will get something around 10 to 15kmpl depending on the way u ride.