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BMW K 1300 R 2012 vs. Kawasaki Z1000SX 2014

BMW K 1300 R 2012

BMW K 1300 R 2012

Kawasaki Z1000SX 2014

Kawasaki Z1000SX 2014

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Overview - BMW K 1300 R 2012 vs Kawasaki Z1000SX 2014

BMW K 1300 R 2012

BMW K 1300 R 2012

Kawasaki Z1000SX 2014

Kawasaki Z1000SX 2014

Technical Specifications BMW K 1300 R 2012 compared to Kawasaki Z1000SX 2014

BMW K 1300 R 2012
Kawasaki Z1000SX 2014
BMW K 1300 R 2012
BMW K 1300 R 2012
Kawasaki Z1000SX 2014
Kawasaki Z1000SX 2014

Engine and Drive Train

Engine typeEngine typeIn lineEngine typeIn line
BoreBore80 mmBore77 mm
StrokeStroke64.3 mmStroke56 mm
Engine powerEngine power172 HPEngine power142 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power9,250 rpmRpm at Max. Power10,000 rpm
TorqueTorque140 NmTorque111 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque8,250 rpmRpm at Torque7,300 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio13 Compression Ratio11.8
Clutch TypeClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bathClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bath
TransmissionTransmissionProp shaftTransmissionChain
Number of gearsNumber of gears6Number of gears6
CylindersCylinders4Cylinders4
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
DisplacementDisplacement1,293 ccmDisplacement1,043 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspensionFront suspensionStrutFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic fork

Brakes Front

TypeTypeDouble diskTypeDouble disk
PistonPistonFour pistonsPistonFour pistons
Shock mountShock mountFixed caliperShock mountSemi-Schwimmsattel

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc
PistonPistonDouble pistonPistonSingle piston
Shock mountShock mountFloating caliperShock mountFloating caliper

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre widthFront tyre width120 mmFront tyre width120 mm
Front tyre heightFront tyre height70 %Front tyre height70 %
Front tyre diameterFront tyre diameter17 inchFront tyre diameter17 inch
Rear tyre widthRear tyre width180 mmRear tyre width190 mm
Rear tyre heightRear tyre height55 %Rear tyre height50 %
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter17 inchRear tyre diameter17 inch
LengthLength2,228 mmLength2,105 mm
WidthWidth856 mmWidth790 mm
HeightHeight1,095 mmHeight1,230 mm
WheelbaseWheelbase1,585 mmWheelbase1,445 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height820 mmSeat Height822 mm
Kerb WeightKerb Weight242 kgKerb Weight231 kg
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity19 lFuel Tank Capacity19 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

BMW K 1300 R 2012

BMW K 1300 R 2012

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Kawasaki Z1000SX 2014

Kawasaki Z1000SX 2014

The Z 1000 SX is a great middle ground, indeed the optimal intersection between sport and touring motorbike. There are not many bikes that manage this so well.

Confident, powerful engine

fairing suitable for touring

sporty layout

good traction control

surprisingly versatile

well-integrated pannier system.

Unconventional handling in tight corners

windshield could be higher.

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price BMW K 1300 R vs Kawasaki Z1000SX

Price BMW K 1300 R

Model year
Current average market prices

Price Kawasaki Z1000SX

Model year
Current average market prices

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