Kawasaki Z1000SX 2017 vs. Honda CBF 1000 F 2012

Kawasaki Z1000SX 2017

Honda CBF 1000 F 2012

Overview - Kawasaki Z1000SX 2017 vs Honda CBF 1000 F 2012

Kawasaki Z1000SX 2017

Honda CBF 1000 F 2012

Technical Specifications Kawasaki Z1000SX 2017 compared to Honda CBF 1000 F 2012

Kawasaki Z1000SX 2017

Honda CBF 1000 F 2012

Kawasaki Z1000SX 2017

Honda CBF 1000 F 2012

Engine and Drive Train

Engine type	Engine type	In line	Engine type	In line
Bore	Bore	77 mm	Bore	75 mm
Stroke	Stroke	56 mm	Stroke	56.5 mm
Engine power	Engine power	142 HP	Engine power	107 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	10,000 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	9,000 rpm
Torque	Torque	111 Nm	Torque	96 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	7,300 rpm	Rpm at Torque	6,500 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	11.8	Compression Ratio	11.2
Starter	Starter	Electric	Starter	Electric
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath
Ignition	Ignition	Digital	Ignition	Transistor
Transmission	Transmission	Chain	Transmission	Chain
Cylinders	Cylinders	4	Cylinders	4
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Valves per cylinder	Valves per cylinder	4	Valves per cylinder	4
Valves	Valves	DOHC	Valves	DOHC
Cooling	Cooling	liquid	Cooling	liquid
Displacement	Displacement	1,043 ccm	Displacement	998 ccm

Suspension Front

Adjustment	Adjustment	Compression, Preload, Rebound	Adjustment	Preload

Suspension Rear

Suspension	Suspension	Swing arm	Suspension	Swing arm
Adjustment	Adjustment	Compression, Preload, Rebound	Adjustment	Preload

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Aluminium	Frame	Aluminium

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Double disk	Type	Double disk
Piston	Piston	Four pistons	Piston	Three pistons

Brakes Rear

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

Assistance Systems

Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	ABS, Traction control	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	17 inch
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	190 mm	Rear tyre width	160 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	50 %	Rear tyre height	60 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch
Length	Length	2,100 mm	Length	2,210 mm
Width	Width	790 mm	Width	780 mm
Height	Height	1,185 mm	Height	1,220 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,440 mm	Wheelbase	1,495 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	815 mm	Seat Height	795 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	235 kg	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	245 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	19 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	20 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A

Pros and Cons in comparison

Kawasaki Z1000SX 2017

Kawasaki's Z1000SX is a harmonious motorbike. Brakes, engine and chassis are all in good order. The look is a bit aggressive, but the bike is easy and transparent to ride.

Great tuned engine

strong brakes

easy driveability combined with high performance.

Sensitive to tyre choice