Triumph Tiger 1050 2010 vs. Kawasaki Z1000SX 2013

Triumph Tiger 1050 2010

Kawasaki Z1000SX 2013

Overview - Triumph Tiger 1050 2010 vs Kawasaki Z1000SX 2013

Triumph Tiger 1050 2010

Kawasaki Z1000SX 2013

Stylish and practical: PRO tank bags from SW-MOTECH

Simple attachment thanks to magnetic snap-in closure. For safe luggage transport.

Details

Technical Specifications Triumph Tiger 1050 2010 compared to Kawasaki Z1000SX 2013

Triumph Tiger 1050 2010

Kawasaki Z1000SX 2013

Triumph Tiger 1050 2010

Kawasaki Z1000SX 2013

Engine and Drive Train

Engine type	Engine type	In line	Engine type	In line
Bore	Bore	79 mm	Bore	77 mm
Stroke	Stroke	71.4 mm	Stroke	56 mm
Engine power	Engine power	115 HP	Engine power	142 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	9,400 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	10,000 rpm
Torque	Torque	100 Nm	Torque	111 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	6,250 rpm	Rpm at Torque	7,300 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	12	Compression Ratio	11.8
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath
Transmission	Transmission	Chain	Transmission	Chain
Number of gears	Number of gears	6	Number of gears	6
Cylinders	Cylinders	3	Cylinders	4
Cooling	Cooling	liquid	Cooling	liquid
Displacement	Displacement	1,050 ccm	Displacement	1,043 ccm

Suspension Front

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

Suspension Rear

Adjustment	Adjustment	Compression, Rebound	Adjustment	Compression, Preload, Rebound

Brakes Front

Piston	Piston	Four pistons	Piston	Four pistons
Technology	Technology	radial	Technology	radial, Monoblock, Petal
Brand	Brand	Nissin	Brand	Tokico

Brakes Rear

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

Assistance Systems

Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	ABS	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	180 mm	Rear tyre width	190 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	55 %	Rear tyre height	50 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch
Length	Length	2,110 mm	Length	2,105 mm
Width	Width	840 mm	Width	790 mm
Height	Height	1,320 mm	Height	1,230 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,510 mm	Wheelbase	1,445 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	835 mm	Seat Height	822 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	20 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	19 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A

Pros and Cons in comparison

Triumph Tiger 1050 2010

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

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