BMW K 1300 R 2012 vs. Kawasaki Z1000SX 2014

BMW K 1300 R 2012

Kawasaki Z1000SX 2014

Overview - BMW K 1300 R 2012 vs Kawasaki Z1000SX 2014

BMW K 1300 R 2012

Kawasaki Z1000SX 2014

Technical Specifications BMW K 1300 R 2012 compared to Kawasaki Z1000SX 2014

BMW K 1300 R 2012

Kawasaki Z1000SX 2014

BMW K 1300 R 2012

Kawasaki Z1000SX 2014

Engine and Drive Train

Engine type	Engine type	In line	Engine type	In line
Bore	Bore	80 mm	Bore	77 mm
Stroke	Stroke	64.3 mm	Stroke	56 mm
Engine power	Engine power	172 HP	Engine power	142 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	9,250 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	10,000 rpm
Torque	Torque	140 Nm	Torque	111 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	8,250 rpm	Rpm at Torque	7,300 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	13	Compression Ratio	11.8
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath
Transmission	Transmission	Prop shaft	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
Displacement	Displacement	1,293 ccm	Displacement	1,043 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Strut	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Double disk	Type	Double disk
Piston	Piston	Four pistons	Piston	Four pistons
Shock mount	Shock mount	Fixed caliper	Shock mount	Semi-Schwimmsattel

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc
Piston	Piston	Double piston	Piston	Single piston
Shock mount	Shock mount	Floating caliper	Shock mount	Floating 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	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	2,228 mm	Length	2,105 mm
Width	Width	856 mm	Width	790 mm
Height	Height	1,095 mm	Height	1,230 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,585 mm	Wheelbase	1,445 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	820 mm	Seat Height	822 mm
Kerb Weight	Kerb Weight	242 kg	Kerb Weight	231 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	19 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	19 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A

Pros and Cons in comparison

BMW K 1300 R 2012

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Kawasaki Z1000SX 2014

The Z 1000 SX is a great middle ground, indeed the optimal intersection between sport and touring motorbike. There are not many bikes that manage this so well.

Confident, powerful engine

fairing suitable for touring

sporty layout

good traction control

surprisingly versatile

well-integrated pannier system.

Unconventional handling in tight corners

windshield could be higher.