Really interesting to see how different magazines rank the same bikes.
Motorcycling.com ranks the Z1000 last(or at least behind the Speed Triple) and gives it a 119hp rating.

Look at the Goodies GIVI makes for it ! Dig that crazy windscreen !

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'06 DL650 Pearl Crystal Red

Easy, get a Super Tenere. If you love your Vee you will not be disappointed.

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2012 XT1200Z Blue, 2012 XT1200Z Black

I'm looking at the Ninja 1000, so how it compares to naked bikes is immaterial to me.

The way most people use them, there should be a comparison with the S10 or 1200GS and the Ninja 1000 ABS. But that will never happen.

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2009 DL650A
2008 Tiger 1050 ABS

FWIW, I think the NINJA 1000 and Z1000 have the same engine, but the NINJA has a rev-limiter. I presume it is more comfortable than the 1000, and with better wind protection.

An even bigger point of interest to me is the MPG of these two bikes. Here's the mpg guide Kawasaki has for their bikes:

MPG - Kawasaki.com

They list the NINJA & Z1000 at 41mpg, if you choose to trust it. Not sure if that is city or HWY.
My guess is that you'll be dropping down in the 30's if you ride either bike hard.

I think that red & black looks sharp.

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'06 DL650 Pearl Crystal Red

On track days the V-Strom gets 32mpg.

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2009 DL650A
2008 Tiger 1050 ABS