Kawasaki Z1000SX 2012 vs. Honda CBR1000RR Fireblade 2010

Kawasaki Z1000SX 2012

Kawasaki Z1000SX 2012

Honda CBR1000RR Fireblade 2010

Honda CBR1000RR Fireblade 2010

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Overview - Kawasaki Z1000SX 2012 vs Honda CBR1000RR Fireblade 2010

Kawasaki Z1000SX 2012

Kawasaki Z1000SX 2012

Honda CBR1000RR Fireblade 2010

Honda CBR1000RR Fireblade 2010

Technical Specifications Kawasaki Z1000SX 2012 compared to Honda CBR1000RR Fireblade 2010

Kawasaki Z1000SX 2012
Honda CBR1000RR Fireblade 2010

Engine and Drive Train

Engine typeEngine typeIn lineEngine typeIn line
BoreBore77 mmBore76 mm
StrokeStroke56 mmStroke55.1 mm
Engine powerEngine power138 HPEngine power178 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power9,600 rpmRpm at Max. Power12,000 rpm
TorqueTorque110 NmTorque112 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque7,800 rpmRpm at Torque8,500 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio11.8 Compression Ratio12.3
Clutch TypeClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bathClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bath
IgnitionIgnitionDigitalIgnitionDigital, Transistor
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
PistonPistonFour pistonsPistonFour pistons

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc
PistonPistonSingle pistonPistonSingle 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 height50 %
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter17 inchRear tyre diameter17 inch
LengthLength2,105 mmLength2,080 mm
WidthWidth790 mmWidth685 mm
HeightHeight1,230 mmHeight1,130 mm
WheelbaseWheelbase1,445 mmWheelbase1,410 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height822 mmSeat Height820 mm
Kerb WeightKerb Weight231 kgKerb Weight199 kg
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity19 lFuel Tank Capacity17.7 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

Honda CBR1000RR Fireblade 2010

Honda CBR1000RR Fireblade 2010

Especially in terms of weight, the current CBR1000RR (without C-ABS) is a cut above almost all its competitors. It is an all-rounder, which can be both an advantage and a disadvantage.

Easy operation

positive handling

strong motor

lots of power.

Feeling for the rear wheel is missing

traction suboptimal

geometry could be improved.

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Kawasaki Z1000SX vs Honda CBR1000RR Fireblade

Price Kawasaki Z1000SX

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Price Honda CBR1000RR Fireblade

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