Kawasaki Z1000SX 2012 vs. Yamaha R1 2009

Kawasaki Z1000SX 2012

Kawasaki Z1000SX 2012

Yamaha R1 2009

Yamaha R1 2009

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Overview - Kawasaki Z1000SX 2012 vs Yamaha R1 2009

Kawasaki Z1000SX 2012

Kawasaki Z1000SX 2012

Yamaha R1 2009

Yamaha R1 2009

Technical Specifications Kawasaki Z1000SX 2012 compared to Yamaha R1 2009

Kawasaki Z1000SX 2012
Yamaha R1 2009

Engine and Drive Train

Engine typeEngine typeIn lineEngine typeIn line
BoreBore77 mmBore78 mm
StrokeStroke56 mmStroke52.2 mm
Engine powerEngine power138 HPEngine power182 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power9,600 rpmRpm at Max. Power12,500 rpm
TorqueTorque110 NmTorque115.5 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque7,800 rpmRpm at Torque10,000 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio11.8 Compression Ratio12.7
Clutch TypeClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bathClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bath
TransmissionTransmissionChainTransmissionChain
Number of gearsNumber of gears6Number of gears6
CylindersCylinders4Cylinders4
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
CoolingCoolingliquidCoolingliquid
DisplacementDisplacement1,043 ccmDisplacement998 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspensionFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic forkFront suspensionTelescopic fork

Brakes Front

TypeTypeDouble diskTypeDouble disk

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre diameterFront tyre diameter17 inchFront tyre diameter17 inch
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter17 inchRear tyre diameter17 inch
LengthLength2,105 mmLength2,070 mm
WidthWidth790 mmWidth715 mm
HeightHeight1,230 mmHeight1,130 mm
WheelbaseWheelbase1,445 mmWheelbase1,415 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height822 mmSeat Height835 mm
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 2012

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

Yamaha R1 2009

Yamaha R1 2009

Of course, the new R1 engine also passed all the tough Yamaha stress tests and comes with the same guarantees as other Yamaha motorbikes. Because until now, it was precisely the issues of durability and reliability that prevented series production of such an engine.

Sophisticated sound

good feeling for power delivery

easy handling

hydraulic spring preload

high level of workmanship.

Suboptimal seating position

somewhat difficult cornering over long distances.

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Kawasaki Z1000SX vs Yamaha R1

Price Kawasaki Z1000SX

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Price Yamaha R1

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