The Kawasaki Z1000SX motorcycle specifications include a 1,043 cc (63.64 cu in) engine, power of 142 hp (103.6 kW) @ 10,000 rpm, a 6-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 230 kg (507.1 lb).
Key specifications
The 2015 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.
How the Kawasaki Z1000SX compares
This compares the motorcycle with all Kawasaki models in this specifications database. The blue marker is this model and the grey line is the Kawasaki database average.
About 92% higher than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 91st percentile across Kawasaki models.
About 52% higher than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 84th percentile across Kawasaki models.
About 11% heavier than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 67th percentile across Kawasaki models.
Very close to the Kawasaki database average. Around the 64th percentile across Kawasaki models.
About 24% larger than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 75th percentile across Kawasaki models.
Dimensions compared with Kawasaki average
Each measurement is compared with the average value across Kawasaki models where that dimension is available.
2,105
2,122
Close to average.
790
833
5% below average.
1,170
1,175
Close to average.
1,445
1,441
Close to average.
820
801
Close to average.
135
187
28% below average.
Mechanical overview
Additional useful specifications
| Front tire size | 120/70-ZR17 |
|---|---|
| Rear tire size | 190/50-ZR17 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 0.617 hp/kg |
| Power-to-weight | 617.4 hp/tonne |
| Specific power | 136.1 hp/L |
| Bore/stroke ratio | 1.38:1 (Oversquare) |
Engine specifications
| Engine type | In-line four, four-stroke |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 1,043 cc (63.64 cu in) |
| Power | 142 hp (103.6 kW) @ 10,000 rpm |
| Torque | 111.0 Nm (11.3 kgf-m or 81.9 ft.lbs) @ 11,300 rpm |
| Bore × stroke | 77.0 x 56 mm (3.0 x 2.2 inches) |
| Compression ratio | 11.8:1 |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 |
| Cooling system | Liquid |
| Fuel system | Injection. 38 mm x 4 (Keihin) with oval sub-throttles |
| Fuel control | Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) |
| Ignition | Digital |
| Starter | Electric |
| Lubrication | Forced lubrication, wet sump |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Gearbox | 6-speed |
|---|---|
| Final drive | Chain (final drive) |
| Clutch | Wet multi-disc, manual |
Chassis and suspension
| Frame | Aluminium twin-tube |
|---|---|
| Front suspension | 41 mm inverted fork with stepless compression and rebound damping and spring preload adjustability |
| Rear suspension | Horizontal Back-link, gas-charged, with stepless rebound damping and remote spring preload adjustability |
| Rake | 24.5° |
| Trail | 102 mm (4.0 inches) |
Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes | Double disc. Floating discs. Optional ABS. |
|---|---|
| Rear brakes | Single disc. Optional ABS. |
| Front tire | 120/70-ZR17 |
| Rear tire | 190/50-ZR17 |
Dimensions and weight
| Wet weight | 230 kg (507.1 lb) |
|---|---|
| Seat height | 820 mm (32.3 inches) |
| Overall length | 2,105 mm (82.9 inches) |
| Overall width | 790 mm (31.1 inches) |
| Overall height | 1,170 mm (46.1 inches) |
| Wheelbase | 1,445 mm (56.9 inches) |
| Ground clearance | 135 mm (5.3 inches) |
Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity | 19.00 L (5.02 US gal) |
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Other specifications
| Color options | Black/grey, green/black, red/grey |
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