Kawasaki Z1000 2012 vs. Aprilia Tuono V4 R APRC 2014

Kawasaki Z1000 2012

Kawasaki Z1000 2012

Aprilia Tuono V4 R APRC 2014

Aprilia Tuono V4 R APRC 2014

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Overview - Kawasaki Z1000 2012 vs Aprilia Tuono V4 R APRC 2014

Kawasaki Z1000 2012

Kawasaki Z1000 2012

Aprilia Tuono V4 R APRC 2014

Aprilia Tuono V4 R APRC 2014

Technical Specifications Kawasaki Z1000 2012 compared to Aprilia Tuono V4 R APRC 2014

Kawasaki Z1000 2012
Aprilia Tuono V4 R APRC 2014

Engine and Drive Train

Engine typeEngine typeIn lineEngine typeV
BoreBore77 mmBore78 mm
StrokeStroke56 mmStroke52.3 mm
Engine powerEngine power138 HPEngine power167 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power9,600 rpmRpm at Max. Power11,500 rpm
TorqueTorque110 NmTorque111.5 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque7,800 rpmRpm at Torque9,500 rpm
StarterStarterElectricStarterElectric
Clutch TypeClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bathClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bath, Antihopping
TransmissionTransmissionChainTransmissionChain
Number of gearsNumber of gears6Number of gears6
CylindersCylinders4Cylinders4
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
CoolingCoolingliquidCoolingliquid
DisplacementDisplacement1,043 ccmDisplacement999 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspensionFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic forkFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic fork

Brakes Front

TypeTypeDouble diskTypeDouble disk
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 width190 mm
Rear tyre heightRear tyre height50 %Rear tyre height55 %
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter17 inchRear tyre diameter17 inch
LengthLength2,095 mmLength2,065 mm
WidthWidth805 mmWidth800 mm
WheelbaseWheelbase1,440 mmWheelbase1,445 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height815 mmSeat Height835 mm
Kerb WeightKerb Weight221 kgKerb Weight204 kg
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity15 lFuel Tank Capacity17 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

Kawasaki Z1000 2012

Kawasaki Z1000 2012

All in all, the new Z1000 is a successful further development of its predecessor. The lack of traction control is more of a marketing problem than a problem for end customers.

Powerful engine

rich sound

unique design

No traction control

nervous chassis

Aprilia Tuono V4 R APRC 2014

Aprilia Tuono V4 R APRC 2014

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Kawasaki Z1000 vs Aprilia Tuono V4 R APRC

Price Kawasaki Z1000

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Price Aprilia Tuono V4 R APRC

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