BMW R 1200 ST 2009 vs. Kawasaki Z1000SX 2011

BMW R 1200 ST 2009

Kawasaki Z1000SX 2011

Overview - BMW R 1200 ST 2009 vs Kawasaki Z1000SX 2011

BMW R 1200 ST 2009

Kawasaki Z1000SX 2011

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Technical Specifications BMW R 1200 ST 2009 compared to Kawasaki Z1000SX 2011

BMW R 1200 ST 2009

Kawasaki Z1000SX 2011

BMW R 1200 ST 2009

Kawasaki Z1000SX 2011

Engine and Drive Train

Engine type	Engine type	Boxer	Engine type	In line
Bore	Bore	101 mm	Bore	77 mm
Stroke	Stroke	73 mm	Stroke	56 mm
Engine power	Engine power	110 HP	Engine power	138 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	7,500 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	9,600 rpm
Torque	Torque	115 Nm	Torque	110 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	6,000 rpm	Rpm at Torque	7,800 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	12	Compression Ratio	11.8
Transmission	Transmission	Prop shaft	Transmission	Chain
Cylinders	Cylinders	2	Cylinders	4
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Cooling	Cooling	Oil-air	Cooling	liquid
Displacement	Displacement	1,170 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 diameter	Front tyre diameter	17 inch	Front tyre diameter	17 inch
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch
Length	Length	2,165 mm	Length	2,105 mm
Width	Width	890 mm	Width	790 mm
Height	Height	1,220 mm	Height	1,230 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,495 mm	Wheelbase	1,445 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	810 mm	Seat Height	822 mm
Kerb Weight	Kerb Weight	220 kg	Kerb Weight	231 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	2 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	19 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A

Pros and Cons in comparison

BMW R 1200 ST 2009

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

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