Kawasaki Z1000 2017 vs. Harley-Davidson Softail FXDR 114 FXDRS 2018

Kawasaki Z1000 2017

Harley-Davidson Softail FXDR 114 FXDRS 2018

Overview - Kawasaki Z1000 2017 vs Harley-Davidson Softail FXDR 114 FXDRS 2018

Kawasaki Z1000 2017

Harley-Davidson Softail FXDR 114 FXDRS 2018

Technical Specifications Kawasaki Z1000 2017 compared to Harley-Davidson Softail FXDR 114 FXDRS 2018

Kawasaki Z1000 2017

Harley-Davidson Softail FXDR 114 FXDRS 2018

Kawasaki Z1000 2017

Harley-Davidson Softail FXDR 114 FXDRS 2018

Engine and Drive Train

Engine type	Engine type	In line	Engine type	V
Bore	Bore	77 mm	Bore	102 mm
Stroke	Stroke	56 mm	Stroke	114.3 mm
Engine power	Engine power	142 HP	Engine power	91 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	10,000 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	4,500 rpm
Torque	Torque	111 Nm	Torque	160 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	7,300 rpm	Rpm at Torque	3,500 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	11.8	Compression Ratio	10.5
Fuel system	Fuel system	Injection	Fuel system	Injection
Starter	Starter	Electric	Starter	Electric
Transmission	Transmission	Chain	Transmission	Belt
Transmission Type	Transmission Type	Gearshift	Transmission Type	Gearshift
Number of gears	Number of gears	6	Number of gears	6
Cylinders	Cylinders	4	Cylinders	2
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Valves per cylinder	Valves per cylinder	4	Valves per cylinder	4
Valves	Valves	DOHC	Valves	Rocker arm
Cooling	Cooling	liquid	Cooling	liquid-air
Lubrication	Lubrication	Forced	Lubrication	Dry sump
Displacement	Displacement	1,043 ccm	Displacement	1,868 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork
Diameter	Diameter	41 mm	Diameter	43 mm
Travel	Travel	120 mm	Travel	130 mm

Suspension Rear

Suspension	Suspension	Swing arm	Suspension	Swing arm
Shock absorber	Shock absorber	Monoshock	Shock absorber	Monoshock
Travel	Travel	135 mm	Travel	86 mm
Adjustment	Adjustment	Preload, Rebound	Adjustment	Preload
Material	Material	Aluminium	Material	Aluminium

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Aluminium	Frame	Steel
Frame type	Frame type	Double cradle	Frame type	Double cradle
Rake	Rake	65.5 degree	Rake	56 degree
Trail	Trail	101 mm	Trail	120 mm

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Double disk	Type	Double disk
Diameter	Diameter	310 mm	Diameter	300 mm
Piston	Piston	Four pistons	Piston	Four pistons

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc
Diameter	Diameter	250 mm	Diameter	292 mm
Piston	Piston	Single piston	Piston	Double piston

Assistance Systems

Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	ABS	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	ABS

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre width	Front tyre width	120 mm	Front tyre width	120 mm
Front tyre height	Front tyre height	70 %	Front tyre height	70 %
Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	17 inch	Front tyre diameter	19 inch
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	190 mm	Rear tyre width	240 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	50 %	Rear tyre height	40 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch	Rear tyre diameter	18 inch
Length	Length	2,045 mm	Length	2,425 mm
Width	Width	790 mm	Width	925 mm
Height	Height	1,055 mm	Height	1,085 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,435 mm	Wheelbase	1,735 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	815 mm	Seat Height	720 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	17 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	18.5 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A

Pros and Cons in comparison

Kawasaki Z1000 2017

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Harley-Davidson Softail FXDR 114 FXDRS 2018

The Harley-Davidson FXDR 114 wants to assert itself as the top model of the Softail series - which is already manifested by its high price. The lightweight construction ambitions with aluminium rear end, rims and swingarm sound very forward-looking, but at 303 kilos ready to ride, the FXDR 114 fits inconspicuously into the Softail range. The brake system with double discs at the front and the best lean angle among the Softails benefit the sportiness, while the fat 240 rear tyre and the seating position with footrests positioned far forward make the FXDR 114 stand out more as a cruiser. The decisive selling point, however, is probably the cool styling, which makes the FXDR 114 the perfect showpiece.

Coherent appearance with cool details

very high-torque power unit

good brakes

plenty of lean angle clearance for a Softail

inconspicuous ABS

Tiring seating position on long journeys

no traction control

very small instruments

high price