Kawasaki Z1000SX 2012 vs. Kawasaki Ninja H2R 2023

Kawasaki Z1000SX 2012

Kawasaki Ninja H2R 2023

Overview - Kawasaki Z1000SX 2012 vs Kawasaki Ninja H2R 2023

Kawasaki Z1000SX 2012

Kawasaki Ninja H2R 2023

Technical Specifications Kawasaki Z1000SX 2012 compared to Kawasaki Ninja H2R 2023

Kawasaki Z1000SX 2012

Kawasaki Ninja H2R 2023

Kawasaki Z1000SX 2012

Kawasaki Ninja H2R 2023

Engine and Drive Train

Engine type	Engine type	In line	Engine type	In line
Bore	Bore	77 mm	Bore	76 mm
Stroke	Stroke	56 mm	Stroke	55 mm
Engine power	Engine power	138 HP	Engine power	310 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	9,600 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	14,000 rpm
Torque	Torque	110 Nm	Torque	165 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	7,800 rpm	Rpm at Torque	12,500 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	11.8	Compression Ratio	8.3
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
Cooling	Cooling	liquid	Cooling	liquid
Displacement	Displacement	1,043 ccm	Displacement	998 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork	Front suspension	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
Technology	Technology	radial, Petal	Technology	radial

Brakes Rear

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

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	60 %
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	65 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch
Length	Length	2,105 mm	Length	2,070 mm
Width	Width	790 mm	Width	770 mm
Height	Height	1,230 mm	Height	1,160 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,445 mm	Wheelbase	1,450 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	822 mm	Seat Height	830 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	19 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	17 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A

Pros and Cons in comparison

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

Kawasaki Ninja H2R 2023

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Kawasaki Z1000SX vs Kawasaki Ninja H2R

Price Kawasaki Z1000SX

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Average market price

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Price Kawasaki Ninja H2R

Unfortunately, the data available to us is not sufficient to provide meaningful price information for this model.