Kawasaki Z1000SX 2012 vs. Triumph Bonneville T120 2018

Kawasaki Z1000SX 2012

Kawasaki Z1000SX 2012

Triumph Bonneville T120 2018

Triumph Bonneville T120 2018

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Technical Specifications Kawasaki Z1000SX 2012 compared to Triumph Bonneville T120 2018

Kawasaki Z1000SX 2012
Triumph Bonneville T120 2018

Engine and Drive Train

Engine typeEngine typeIn lineEngine typeIn line crankpin offset
BoreBore77 mmBore97.6 mm
StrokeStroke56 mmStroke80 mm
Engine powerEngine power138 HPEngine power80 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power9,600 rpmRpm at Max. Power6,550 rpm
TorqueTorque110 NmTorque105 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque7,800 rpmRpm at Torque3,100 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio11.8 Compression Ratio10
StarterStarterElectricStarterElectric
Clutch TypeClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bathClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bath
TransmissionTransmissionChainTransmissionChain
Number of gearsNumber of gears6Number of gears6
CylindersCylinders4Cylinders2
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
CoolingCoolingliquidCoolingliquid
DisplacementDisplacement1,043 ccmDisplacement1,200 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspensionFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic forkFront suspensionTelescopic fork

Suspension Rear

AdjustmentAdjustmentCompression, Preload, ReboundAdjustmentPreload

Brakes Front

TypeTypeDouble diskTypeDouble disk
PistonPistonFour pistonsPistonDouble piston
Shock mountShock mountSemi-SchwimmsattelShock mountFloating caliper

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc
PistonPistonSingle pistonPistonDouble piston
Shock mountShock mountFloating caliperShock mountFloating caliper

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre widthFront tyre width120 mmFront tyre width100 mm
Front tyre heightFront tyre height70 %Front tyre height90 %
Front tyre diameterFront tyre diameter17 inchFront tyre diameter18 inch
Rear tyre widthRear tyre width190 mmRear tyre width150 mm
Rear tyre heightRear tyre height50 %Rear tyre height70 %
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter17 inchRear tyre diameter17 inch
LengthLength2,105 mmLength2,170 mm
WidthWidth790 mmWidth785 mm
HeightHeight1,230 mmHeight1,125 mm
WheelbaseWheelbase1,445 mmWheelbase1,450 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height822 mmSeat Height785 mm
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 2012

Kawasaki Z1000SX 2012

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

Triumph Bonneville T120 2018

Triumph Bonneville T120 2018

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Kawasaki Z1000SX vs Triumph Bonneville T120

Price Kawasaki Z1000SX

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Price Triumph Bonneville T120

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