Kawasaki Z1000 2011 vs. Kawasaki Z1000SX 2014

Kawasaki Z1000 2011

Kawasaki Z1000 2011

Kawasaki Z1000SX 2014

Kawasaki Z1000SX 2014

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Overview - Kawasaki Z1000 2011 vs Kawasaki Z1000SX 2014

Kawasaki Z1000 2011

Kawasaki Z1000 2011

Kawasaki Z1000SX 2014

Kawasaki Z1000SX 2014

Technical Specifications Kawasaki Z1000 2011 compared to Kawasaki Z1000SX 2014

Kawasaki Z1000 2011
Kawasaki Z1000SX 2014

Engine and Drive Train

Engine typeEngine typeIn lineEngine typeIn line
BoreBore77 mmBore77 mm
StrokeStroke56 mmStroke56 mm
Engine powerEngine power138 HPEngine power142 HP
Compression RatioCompression Ratio11.8 Compression Ratio11.8
StarterStarterElectricStarterElectric
Clutch TypeClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bathClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bath
IgnitionIgnitionDigitalIgnitionDigital
TransmissionTransmissionChainTransmissionChain
Number of gearsNumber of gears6Number of gears6
CylindersCylinders4Cylinders4
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
CoolingCoolingliquidCoolingliquid
DisplacementDisplacement1,043 ccmDisplacement1,043 ccm

Suspension Front

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

Suspension Rear

AdjustmentAdjustmentCompression, Preload, ReboundAdjustmentCompression, Preload, Rebound

Brakes Front

TypeTypeDouble diskTypeDouble disk
PistonPistonFour pistonsPistonFour pistons
Shock mountShock mountSemi-SchwimmsattelShock mountSemi-Schwimmsattel
TechnologyTechnologyradial, PetalTechnologyradial, Monoblock, Petal

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc
PistonPistonSingle pistonPistonSingle piston
Shock mountShock mountFixed caliperShock mountFloating caliper

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 height50 %
LengthLength2,095 mmLength2,105 mm
WidthWidth805 mmWidth790 mm
HeightHeight1,085 mmHeight1,230 mm
WheelbaseWheelbase1,440 mmWheelbase1,445 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height815 mmSeat Height822 mm
Kerb WeightKerb Weight221 kgKerb Weight231 kg
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity15 lFuel Tank Capacity19 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

Kawasaki Z1000 2011

Kawasaki Z1000 2011

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

Kawasaki Z1000SX 2014

Kawasaki Z1000SX 2014

The Z 1000 SX is a great middle ground, indeed the optimal intersection between sport and touring motorbike. There are not many bikes that manage this so well.

Confident, powerful engine

fairing suitable for touring

sporty layout

good traction control

surprisingly versatile

well-integrated pannier system.

Unconventional handling in tight corners

windshield could be higher.

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Kawasaki Z1000 vs Kawasaki Z1000SX

Price Kawasaki Z1000

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Price Kawasaki Z1000SX

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