Kawasaki Z1000SX 2011 vs. Honda VFR 1200 F 2011

Kawasaki Z1000SX 2011

Kawasaki Z1000SX 2011

Honda VFR 1200 F 2011

Honda VFR 1200 F 2011

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Overview - Kawasaki Z1000SX 2011 vs Honda VFR 1200 F 2011

Kawasaki Z1000SX 2011

Kawasaki Z1000SX 2011

Honda VFR 1200 F 2011

Honda VFR 1200 F 2011

Technical Specifications Kawasaki Z1000SX 2011 compared to Honda VFR 1200 F 2011

Kawasaki Z1000SX 2011
Honda VFR 1200 F 2011

Engine and Drive Train

BoreBore77 mmBore81 mm
StrokeStroke56 mmStroke60 mm
Engine powerEngine power138 HPEngine power172 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power9,600 rpmRpm at Max. Power10,000 rpm
TorqueTorque110 NmTorque129 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque7,800 rpmRpm at Torque8,750 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio11.8 Compression Ratio12
StarterStarterElectricStarterElectric
Clutch TypeClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bathClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bath, Antihopping
IgnitionIgnitionDigitalIgnitionDigital, Transistor
TransmissionTransmissionChainTransmissionProp shaft
Number of gearsNumber of gears6Number of gears6
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
CoolingCoolingliquidCoolingliquid
DisplacementDisplacement1,043 ccmDisplacement1,237 ccm

Suspension Front

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

Suspension Rear

AdjustmentAdjustmentCompression, Preload, ReboundAdjustmentPreload, Rebound

Brakes Front

TypeTypeDouble diskTypeDouble disk
PistonPistonFour pistonsPistonSix pistons

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 %
Rear tyre widthRear tyre width190 mmRear tyre width190 mm
Rear tyre heightRear tyre height50 %Rear tyre height55 %
LengthLength2,105 mmLength2,250 mm
WidthWidth790 mmWidth755 mm
HeightHeight1,230 mmHeight1,220 mm
WheelbaseWheelbase1,445 mmWheelbase1,545 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height822 mmSeat Height815 mm
Kerb WeightKerb Weight231 kgKerb Weight267 kg
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity19 lFuel Tank Capacity18.5 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

Honda VFR 1200 F 2011

Honda VFR 1200 F 2011

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Kawasaki Z1000SX vs Honda VFR 1200 F

Price Kawasaki Z1000SX

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Price Honda VFR 1200 F

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