Kawasaki Z1000SX 2012 vs. Honda CBR1000RR Fireblade 2019

Kawasaki Z1000SX 2012

Honda CBR1000RR Fireblade 2019

Overview - Kawasaki Z1000SX 2012 vs Honda CBR1000RR Fireblade 2019

Kawasaki Z1000SX 2012

Honda CBR1000RR Fireblade 2019

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Technical Specifications Kawasaki Z1000SX 2012 compared to Honda CBR1000RR Fireblade 2019

Kawasaki Z1000SX 2012

Honda CBR1000RR Fireblade 2019

Kawasaki Z1000SX 2012

Honda CBR1000RR Fireblade 2019

Engine and Drive Train

Engine type	Engine type	In line	Engine type	In line
Bore	Bore	77 mm	Bore	76 mm
Stroke	Stroke	56 mm	Stroke	55 mm
Engine power	Engine power	138 HP	Engine power	192 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	9,600 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	13,000 rpm
Torque	Torque	110 Nm	Torque	114 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	7,800 rpm	Rpm at Torque	11,000 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	11.8	Compression Ratio	13
Starter	Starter	Electric	Starter	Electric
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath, Antihopping
Ignition	Ignition	Digital	Ignition	Digital, Transistor
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	999 ccm

Suspension Front

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

Suspension Rear

Adjustment	Adjustment	Compression, Preload, Rebound	Adjustment	Compression, Preload, Rebound

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Double disk	Type	Double disk
Piston	Piston	Four pistons	Piston	Four pistons
Technology	Technology	radial, Petal	Technology	radial, Monoblock

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	190 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	50 %	Rear tyre height	50 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch
Length	Length	2,105 mm	Length	2,065 mm
Width	Width	790 mm	Width	720 mm
Height	Height	1,230 mm	Height	1,125 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,445 mm	Wheelbase	1,405 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	822 mm	Seat Height	832 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	19 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	16 l
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

Honda CBR1000RR Fireblade 2019

A worthy new edition from Honda. Even if it doesn't quite shine as brightly in the standard version as it does with the Öhlins Gold in the "SP" version, the Fireblade is a much better bike in 2017. The electronics package is good, the handling great and the seating position very good. The bike looks like a unified whole and will make Honda fans happy.

Good brakes

Low weight and nimble handling

Engine has plenty of power from the rev range

High build quality

No shift assistant

sluggish and not very precise throttle grip

chassis "nice" on the racetrack but not good enough to precisely set the scene for the great handling

disadvantages at peak performance on long straights