Kawasaki Z1000 2012 vs. Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R 2014

Kawasaki Z1000 2012

Kawasaki Z1000 2012

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R 2014

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R 2014

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Overview - Kawasaki Z1000 2012 vs Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R 2014

Kawasaki Z1000 2012

Kawasaki Z1000 2012

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R 2014

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R 2014

Technical Specifications Kawasaki Z1000 2012 compared to Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R 2014

Kawasaki Z1000 2012
Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R 2014

Engine and Drive Train

Engine typeEngine typeIn lineEngine typeIn line
BoreBore77 mmBore76 mm
StrokeStroke56 mmStroke55 mm
Engine powerEngine power138 HPEngine power200.1 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power9,600 rpmRpm at Max. Power13,000 rpm
TorqueTorque110 NmTorque114.3 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque7,800 rpmRpm at Torque11,500 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio11.8 Compression Ratio13
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 ccmDisplacement998 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

Chassis

FrameFrameAluminiumFrameAluminium

Brakes Front

TypeTypeDouble diskTypeDouble disk
PistonPistonFour pistonsPistonFour pistons
Shock mountShock mountSemi-SchwimmsattelShock mountSemi-Schwimmsattel
TechnologyTechnologyradial, PetalTechnologyradial, 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 %
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 height55 %
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter17 inchRear tyre diameter17 inch
LengthLength2,095 mmLength2,075 mm
WidthWidth805 mmWidth715 mm
HeightHeight1,085 mmHeight1,115 mm
WheelbaseWheelbase1,440 mmWheelbase1,115 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height815 mmSeat Height813 mm
Kerb WeightKerb Weight221 kgKerb Weight198 kg
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity15 lFuel Tank Capacity17 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

Kawasaki Z1000 2012

Kawasaki Z1000 2012

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 Ninja ZX-10R 2014

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R 2014

The ZX-10R was right in the middle during the test. It was not as fast and radical as the R1, Panigale, BMW and Aprilia. But it was also sportier than the Honda and Suzuki. While Honda and Suzuki would need completely new bikes to catch up with the top, Kawasaki would only have to give the ZX-10R a small update. But satisfied ZX-10R riders need not despair. The gap to the top is small enough to catch up with a few accessories. Because the ZX-10R has one decisive advantage. It has been on the market for a long time and there are enough parts available, including the necessary setup information. If you don't want to get involved in any experiments, take a Kawasaki and with a few simple steps you will also be at the top.

Great basis for racing bike

strong engine in the upper rev range

good chassis

Gear ratio too long

engine with little power in the lower rev range

traction control cannot keep up with the systems of the top bikes

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Kawasaki Z1000 vs Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R

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