Kawasaki Z1000SX 2012 vs. Kawasaki Z900 2017

Kawasaki Z1000SX 2012

Kawasaki Z900 2017

Overview - Kawasaki Z1000SX 2012 vs Kawasaki Z900 2017

Kawasaki Z1000SX 2012

Kawasaki Z900 2017

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Technical Specifications Kawasaki Z1000SX 2012 compared to Kawasaki Z900 2017

Kawasaki Z1000SX 2012

Kawasaki Z900 2017

Kawasaki Z1000SX 2012

Kawasaki Z900 2017

Engine and Drive Train

Engine type	Engine type	In line	Engine type	In line
Bore	Bore	77 mm	Bore	73.4 mm
Stroke	Stroke	56 mm	Stroke	56 mm
Engine power	Engine power	138 HP	Engine power	125.4 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	9,600 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	9,500 rpm
Torque	Torque	110 Nm	Torque	98.6 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	7,800 rpm	Rpm at Torque	7,700 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	11.8	Compression Ratio	11.8
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
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Cooling	Cooling	liquid	Cooling	liquid
Displacement	Displacement	1,043 ccm	Displacement	948 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork
Adjustment	Adjustment	Compression, Preload, Rebound	Adjustment	Preload, Rebound

Suspension Rear

Adjustment	Adjustment	Compression, Preload, Rebound	Adjustment	Preload, Rebound

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Double disk	Type	Double disk
Piston	Piston	Four pistons	Piston	Four pistons
Shock mount	Shock mount	Semi-Schwimmsattel	Shock mount	Fixed caliper
Technology	Technology	radial, Petal	Technology	Petal

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc
Piston	Piston	Single piston	Piston	Single 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	70 %
Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	17 inch	Front tyre diameter	17 inch
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	190 mm	Rear tyre width	180 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	50 %	Rear tyre height	55 %
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	820 mm
Height	Height	1,230 mm	Height	1,065 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,445 mm	Wheelbase	1,450 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	822 mm	Seat Height	795 mm
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 Z900 2017

An incredibly well-designed motorbike. A lot of test work and attention to detail went into it. It has exactly the right power, exactly the right chassis and exactly the right look. An all-round successful naked bike that will make you happy for a long time. If you like, you can ride it simply and faithfully, but if you want, you can also ride it really fast and it wheels like hell. Great!

Ingenious nakedbike chassis

superb looks

engine responds super fine, revs up willingly and has a perfectly dimensioned torque

optimum intersection of performance, price and practical use

Knee angle very narrow for tall people (order another seat!)