Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R 2012 vs. Kawasaki Z1000SX 2012

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R 2012

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R 2012

Kawasaki Z1000SX 2012

Kawasaki Z1000SX 2012

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Overview - Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R 2012 vs Kawasaki Z1000SX 2012

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R 2012

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R 2012

Kawasaki Z1000SX 2012

Kawasaki Z1000SX 2012

Technical Specifications Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R 2012 compared to Kawasaki Z1000SX 2012

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R 2012
Kawasaki Z1000SX 2012

Engine and Drive Train

Engine typeEngine typeIn lineEngine typeIn line
BoreBore76 mmBore77 mm
StrokeStroke55 mmStroke56 mm
Engine powerEngine power200.1 HPEngine power138 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power13,000 rpmRpm at Max. Power9,600 rpm
TorqueTorque114.3 NmTorque110 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque11,500 rpmRpm at Torque7,800 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio13 Compression Ratio11.8
StarterStarterElectricStarterElectric
Clutch TypeClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bathClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bath
IgnitionIgnitionDigitalIgnitionDigital
TransmissionTransmissionChainTransmissionChain
Number of gearsNumber of gears6Number of gears6
CylindersCylinders4Cylinders4
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
CoolingCoolingliquidCoolingliquid
DisplacementDisplacement998 ccmDisplacement1,043 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspensionFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic forkFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic fork
AdjustmentAdjustmentCompression, Preload, ReboundAdjustmentCompression, Preload, Rebound

Suspension Rear

AdjustmentAdjustmentCompression, Preload, ReboundAdjustmentCompression, Preload, Rebound

Brakes Front

TypeTypeDouble diskTypeDouble disk
PistonPistonFour pistonsPistonFour pistons
Shock mountShock mountSemi-SchwimmsattelShock mountSemi-Schwimmsattel
TechnologyTechnologyradial, PetalTechnologyradial, Petal

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc
PistonPistonSingle pistonPistonSingle piston
Shock mountShock mountFloating caliperShock mountFloating caliper

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre widthFront tyre width120 mmFront tyre width120 mm
Front tyre heightFront tyre height70 %Front tyre height70 %
Front tyre diameterFront tyre diameter17 inchFront tyre diameter17 inch
Rear tyre widthRear tyre width190 mmRear tyre width190 mm
Rear tyre heightRear tyre height55 %Rear tyre height50 %
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter17 inchRear tyre diameter17 inch
LengthLength2,075 mmLength2,105 mm
WidthWidth715 mmWidth790 mm
HeightHeight1,115 mmHeight1,230 mm
WheelbaseWheelbase1,115 mmWheelbase1,445 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height813 mmSeat Height822 mm
Kerb WeightKerb Weight198 kgKerb Weight231 kg
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity17 lFuel Tank Capacity19 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R 2012

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R 2012

With probably no other motorbike would the test riders have wished to be able to reach into the tuning box at least a little. Because the Ninja ZX-10R is a motorbike that offers an excellent basis for the race track. Unlike the other three Japanese bikes, it is radical, offers competitive top performance compared to BMW and Ducati.

Engine offers powerful peak power

offers ABS and traction point together.

Handling somewhat suboptimal for faster routes

braking performance diminishes over time.

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

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R vs Kawasaki Z1000SX

Price Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R

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Price Kawasaki Z1000SX

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