Kawasaki Z1000SX 2011 vs. Honda CB 1000 R 2010

Kawasaki Z1000SX 2011

Honda CB 1000 R 2010

Technical Specifications Kawasaki Z1000SX 2011 compared to Honda CB 1000 R 2010

Kawasaki Z1000SX 2011

Honda CB 1000 R 2010

Kawasaki Z1000SX 2011

Honda CB 1000 R 2010

Engine and Drive Train

Engine type	Engine type	In line	Engine type	In line
Bore	Bore	77 mm	Bore	75 mm
Stroke	Stroke	56 mm	Stroke	56.5 mm
Engine power	Engine power	138 HP	Engine power	125 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	9,600 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	10,000 rpm
Torque	Torque	110 Nm	Torque	99 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	7,800 rpm	Rpm at Torque	7,750 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	11.8	Compression Ratio	11.2
Starter	Starter	Electric	Starter	Electric
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath
Ignition	Ignition	Digital	Ignition	Transistor
Transmission	Transmission	Chain	Transmission	Chain
Number of gears	Number of gears	6	Number of gears	6
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Cooling	Cooling	liquid	Cooling	liquid
Displacement	Displacement	1,043 ccm	Displacement	998 ccm

Brakes Front

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

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	180 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	50 %	Rear tyre height	55 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch
Length	Length	2,105 mm	Length	2,105 mm
Width	Width	790 mm	Width	785 mm
Height	Height	1,230 mm	Height	1,095 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,445 mm	Wheelbase	1,445 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	822 mm	Seat Height	825 mm
Kerb Weight	Kerb Weight	231 kg	Kerb Weight	217 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	19 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	17 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A

Pros and Cons in comparison

Kawasaki Z1000SX 2011

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 CB 1000 R 2010

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Kawasaki Z1000SX vs Honda CB 1000 R

Price Kawasaki Z1000SX

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Price Honda CB 1000 R

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