Kawasaki Z1000SX 2011 vs. BMW R 1200 R Classic 2011

Kawasaki Z1000SX 2011

Kawasaki Z1000SX 2011

BMW R 1200 R Classic 2011

BMW R 1200 R Classic 2011

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Overview - Kawasaki Z1000SX 2011 vs BMW R 1200 R Classic 2011

Kawasaki Z1000SX 2011

Kawasaki Z1000SX 2011

BMW R 1200 R Classic 2011

BMW R 1200 R Classic 2011

Technical Specifications Kawasaki Z1000SX 2011 compared to BMW R 1200 R Classic 2011

Kawasaki Z1000SX 2011
BMW R 1200 R Classic 2011

Engine and Drive Train

Engine typeEngine typeIn lineEngine typeBoxer
BoreBore77 mmBore101 mm
StrokeStroke56 mmStroke73 mm
Engine powerEngine power138 HPEngine power110 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power9,600 rpmRpm at Max. Power7,750 rpm
TorqueTorque110 NmTorque119 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque7,800 rpmRpm at Torque6,000 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio11.8 Compression Ratio12
Clutch TypeClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bathClutch TypeToughened, Dry
TransmissionTransmissionChainTransmissionProp shaft
Number of gearsNumber of gears6Number of gears6
CylindersCylinders4Cylinders2
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
CoolingCoolingliquidCoolingOil-air
DisplacementDisplacement1,043 ccmDisplacement1,170 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspensionFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic forkFront suspensionTelelever

Brakes Front

TypeTypeDouble diskTypeDouble disk
PistonPistonFour pistonsPistonFour pistons
TechnologyTechnologyradial, PetalTechnologyradial

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc
PistonPistonSingle pistonPistonDouble piston

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 width180 mm
Rear tyre heightRear tyre height50 %Rear tyre height55 %
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter17 inchRear tyre diameter17 inch
LengthLength2,105 mmLength2,145 mm
WidthWidth790 mmWidth906 mm
HeightHeight1,230 mmHeight1,285 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height822 mmSeat Height800 mm
Kerb WeightKerb Weight231 kgKerb Weight223 kg
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity19 lFuel Tank Capacity18 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

Kawasaki Z1000SX 2011

Kawasaki Z1000SX 2011

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

BMW R 1200 R Classic 2011

BMW R 1200 R Classic 2011

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Kawasaki Z1000SX vs BMW R 1200 R Classic

Price Kawasaki Z1000SX

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Price BMW R 1200 R Classic

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