Kawasaki Z1000SX 2014 vs. Honda VFR 1200 F 2014

Kawasaki Z1000SX 2014

Honda VFR 1200 F 2014

Overview - Kawasaki Z1000SX 2014 vs Honda VFR 1200 F 2014

Kawasaki Z1000SX 2014

Honda VFR 1200 F 2014

Technical Specifications Kawasaki Z1000SX 2014 compared to Honda VFR 1200 F 2014

Kawasaki Z1000SX 2014

Honda VFR 1200 F 2014

Kawasaki Z1000SX 2014

Honda VFR 1200 F 2014

Engine and Drive Train

Bore	Bore	77 mm	Bore	81 mm
Stroke	Stroke	56 mm	Stroke	60 mm
Engine power	Engine power	142 HP	Engine power	173 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	10,000 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	10,000 rpm
Torque	Torque	111 Nm	Torque	129 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	7,300 rpm	Rpm at Torque	8,750 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	11.8	Compression Ratio	12
Starter	Starter	Electric	Starter	Electric
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath, Antihopping
Ignition	Ignition	Digital	Ignition	Digital, Transistor
Transmission	Transmission	Chain	Transmission	Prop shaft
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Cooling	Cooling	liquid	Cooling	liquid
Displacement	Displacement	1,043 ccm	Displacement	1,237 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork
Adjustment	Adjustment	Compression, Preload, Rebound	Adjustment	Preload, Rebound

Suspension Rear

Adjustment	Adjustment	Compression, Preload, Rebound	Adjustment	Preload, Rebound

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Double disk	Type	Double disk
Piston	Piston	Four pistons	Piston	Six pistons

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc
Piston	Piston	Single piston	Piston	Double piston

Assistance Systems

Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	Traction control	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	Traction control

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	17 inch
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	190 mm	Rear tyre width	190 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	50 %	Rear tyre height	55 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch
Length	Length	2,105 mm	Length	2,244 mm
Width	Width	790 mm	Width	752 mm
Height	Height	1,230 mm	Height	1,222 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,445 mm	Wheelbase	1,545 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	822 mm	Seat Height	815 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	19 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	19 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A

Pros and Cons in comparison

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.