Kawasaki Z1000SX 2013 vs. Kawasaki Versys 1000 2013

Kawasaki Z1000SX 2013

Kawasaki Versys 1000 2013

Overview - Kawasaki Z1000SX 2013 vs Kawasaki Versys 1000 2013

Kawasaki Z1000SX 2013

Kawasaki Versys 1000 2013

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Technical Specifications Kawasaki Z1000SX 2013 compared to Kawasaki Versys 1000 2013

Kawasaki Z1000SX 2013

Kawasaki Versys 1000 2013

Kawasaki Z1000SX 2013

Kawasaki Versys 1000 2013

Engine and Drive Train

Engine type	Engine type	In line	Engine type	In line
Bore	Bore	77 mm	Bore	77 mm
Stroke	Stroke	56 mm	Stroke	56 mm
Engine power	Engine power	142 HP	Engine power	118 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	10,000 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	9,000 rpm
Torque	Torque	111 Nm	Torque	102 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	7,300 rpm	Rpm at Torque	7,700 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	11.8	Compression Ratio	10.3
Starter	Starter	Electric	Starter	Electric
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath
Ignition	Ignition	Digital	Ignition	Digital
Transmission	Transmission	Chain	Transmission	Chain
Number of gears	Number of gears	6	Number of gears	6
Cylinders	Cylinders	4	Cylinders	4
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Cooling	Cooling	liquid	Cooling	liquid
Displacement	Displacement	1,043 ccm	Displacement	1,043 ccm

Suspension Front

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

Suspension Rear

Adjustment	Adjustment	Compression, Preload, Rebound	Adjustment	Compression, Preload, Rebound

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Double disk	Type	Double disk
Piston	Piston	Four pistons	Piston	Four pistons
Shock mount	Shock mount	Semi-Schwimmsattel	Shock mount	Semi-Schwimmsattel
Technology	Technology	radial, Monoblock, Petal	Technology	radial, Petal

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc
Piston	Piston	Single piston	Piston	Single piston
Shock mount	Shock mount	Floating caliper	Shock mount	Fixed caliper

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	180 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	2,235 mm
Width	Width	790 mm	Width	900 mm
Height	Height	1,230 mm	Height	1,405 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,445 mm	Wheelbase	1,520 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	822 mm	Seat Height	845 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	19 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	21 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A

Pros and Cons in comparison

Kawasaki Z1000SX 2013

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 Versys 1000 2013

With no other Bigenduro can you ride so hard on the knee and therefore end up way ahead on the grid. If you often feel attacked on your holiday trip, you should fight back with the Versys 1000. Which proves that big enduros and four-cylinders do get along.

Silky running powerplant

sporty, comfortable chassis

efficient wind protection

cushioned seat.

Slight tipping in curves takes some getting used to

arguable design