Kawasaki Z1000SX 2011 vs. Kawasaki Z1000 2011

Kawasaki Z1000SX 2011

Kawasaki Z1000SX 2011

Kawasaki Z1000 2011

Kawasaki Z1000 2011

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Overview - Kawasaki Z1000SX 2011 vs Kawasaki Z1000 2011

Kawasaki Z1000SX 2011

Kawasaki Z1000SX 2011

Kawasaki Z1000 2011

Kawasaki Z1000 2011

Technical Specifications Kawasaki Z1000SX 2011 compared to Kawasaki Z1000 2011

Kawasaki Z1000SX 2011
Kawasaki Z1000 2011

Engine and Drive Train

Engine typeEngine typeIn lineEngine typeIn line
BoreBore77 mmBore77 mm
StrokeStroke56 mmStroke56 mm
Engine powerEngine power138 HPEngine power138 HP
Compression RatioCompression Ratio11.8 Compression Ratio11.8
StarterStarterElectricStarterElectric
Clutch TypeClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bathClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bath
IgnitionIgnitionDigitalIgnitionDigital
TransmissionTransmissionChainTransmissionChain
Number of gearsNumber of gears6Number of gears6
CylindersCylinders4Cylinders4
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
CoolingCoolingliquidCoolingliquid
DisplacementDisplacement1,043 ccmDisplacement1,043 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspensionFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic forkFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic fork
AdjustmentAdjustmentCompression, Preload, ReboundAdjustmentCompression, Preload, Rebound

Suspension Rear

AdjustmentAdjustmentCompression, Preload, ReboundAdjustmentCompression, Preload, Rebound

Brakes Front

TypeTypeDouble diskTypeDouble disk
PistonPistonFour pistonsPistonFour pistons
Shock mountShock mountSemi-SchwimmsattelShock mountSemi-Schwimmsattel
TechnologyTechnologyradial, PetalTechnologyradial, Petal

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc
PistonPistonSingle pistonPistonSingle piston
Shock mountShock mountFloating caliperShock mountFixed caliper

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre widthFront tyre width120 mmFront tyre width120 mm
Front tyre heightFront tyre height70 %Front tyre height70 %
Rear tyre widthRear tyre width190 mmRear tyre width190 mm
Rear tyre heightRear tyre height50 %Rear tyre height50 %
LengthLength2,105 mmLength2,095 mm
WidthWidth790 mmWidth805 mm
HeightHeight1,230 mmHeight1,085 mm
WheelbaseWheelbase1,445 mmWheelbase1,440 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height822 mmSeat Height815 mm
Kerb WeightKerb Weight231 kgKerb Weight221 kg
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity19 lFuel Tank Capacity15 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

Kawasaki Z1000SX 2011

Kawasaki Z1000SX 2011

The engine is still a blast, and can be revved at low revs as well as pedalled in a sporty manner. The four additional horsepower, however, primarily appear in the glossy brochure.

excellent engine

traction control

fully adjustable suspension elements

missing gear indicator

Kawasaki Z1000 2011

Kawasaki Z1000 2011

All in all, the new Z1000 is a successful further development of its predecessor. The lack of traction control is more of a marketing problem than a problem for end customers.

Powerful engine

rich sound

unique design

No traction control

nervous chassis

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Kawasaki Z1000SX vs Kawasaki Z1000

Price Kawasaki Z1000SX

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Price Kawasaki Z1000

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