Kawasaki Z1000SX 2012 vs. Triumph Tiger 800 2013

Kawasaki Z1000SX 2012

Kawasaki Z1000SX 2012

Triumph Tiger 800 2013

Triumph Tiger 800 2013

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Overview - Kawasaki Z1000SX 2012 vs Triumph Tiger 800 2013

Kawasaki Z1000SX 2012

Kawasaki Z1000SX 2012

Triumph Tiger 800 2013

Triumph Tiger 800 2013

Technical Specifications Kawasaki Z1000SX 2012 compared to Triumph Tiger 800 2013

Kawasaki Z1000SX 2012
Triumph Tiger 800 2013

Engine and Drive Train

Engine typeEngine typeIn lineEngine typeIn line
BoreBore77 mmBore74 mm
StrokeStroke56 mmStroke61.9 mm
Engine powerEngine power138 HPEngine power95 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power9,600 rpmRpm at Max. Power9,300 rpm
TorqueTorque110 NmTorque79 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque7,800 rpmRpm at Torque7,850 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio11.8 Compression Ratio12
Clutch TypeClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bathClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bath
TransmissionTransmissionChainTransmissionChain
Number of gearsNumber of gears6Number of gears6
CylindersCylinders4Cylinders3
CoolingCoolingliquidCoolingliquid
DisplacementDisplacement1,043 ccmDisplacement799 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspensionFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic forkFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic fork

Brakes Front

PistonPistonFour pistonsPistonDouble piston
TechnologyTechnologyradial, PetalTechnologyradial

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc
PistonPistonSingle pistonPistonSingle piston
Shock mountShock mountFloating caliperShock mountFloating caliper

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre widthFront tyre width120 mmFront tyre width100 mm
Front tyre heightFront tyre height70 %Front tyre height90 %
Front tyre diameterFront tyre diameter17 inchFront tyre diameter19 inch
Rear tyre widthRear tyre width190 mmRear tyre width150 mm
Rear tyre heightRear tyre height50 %Rear tyre height70 %
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter17 inchRear tyre diameter17 inch
LengthLength2,105 mmLength2,215 mm
WidthWidth790 mmWidth795 mm
HeightHeight1,230 mmHeight1,350 mm
WheelbaseWheelbase1,445 mmWheelbase1,530 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height822 mmSeat Height810 mm
Kerb WeightKerb Weight231 kgKerb Weight210 kg
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity19 lFuel Tank Capacity19 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

Triumph Tiger 800 2013

Triumph Tiger 800 2013

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Kawasaki Z1000SX vs Triumph Tiger 800

Price Kawasaki Z1000SX

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Price Triumph Tiger 800

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