Kawasaki Z1000SX - 2017 Specifications and Reviews
General information | |
| Category | Sport touring |
| Model | Kawasaki Z1000SX |
| Year | 2017 |
Engine and Transmission Specifications | |
| Driveline | Sealed chain |
| Clutch | Wet multi-disc, manual |
| Transmission type,final drive | Chain |
| Gearbox | 6-speed |
| Cooling system | Liquid |
| Lubrication system | Forced lubrication, wet sump |
| Ignition | Digital |
| Fuel control | Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) |
| Fuel system | Injection. 38 mm x 4 (Keihin) with oval sub-throttles |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 |
| Bore x Stroke | 77.0 x 56.0 mm (3.0 x 2.2 inches) |
| Compression | 11.8:1 |
| Torque | 111.00 Nm (11.3 kgf-m or 81.9 ft.lbs) @ 11300 RPM |
| Power | 142.00 HP (103.6 kW) @ 10000 RPM |
| Engine type | In-line four, four-stroke |
| Capacity: | 1043.00 ccm (63.64 cubic inches) |
Brakes, suspension, Frame and wheels | |
| Rear brakes diameter | 250 mm (9.8 inches) |
| Rear brakes | Single disc. Optional ABS. |
| Front brakes diameter | 300 mm (11.8 inches) |
| Front brakes | Double disc. Floating discs. Optional ABS. |
| Rear tyre | 190/50-ZR17 |
| Front tyre | 120/70-ZR17 |
| Rear Suspension | Horizontal Back-link, gas-charged, with stepless rebound damping and remote spring preload adjustability |
| Front Suspension | 41 mm inverted fork with stepless compression and rebound damping and spring preload adjustability |
| Trail | 102 mm (4.0 inches) |
| Rake (fork angle) | 24.5° |
| Frame type | Aluminium twin-tube |
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Physical measures and capacities | |
| Fuel capacity | 19.00 litres (5.02 gallons) |
| Wheelbase | 1,445 mm (56.9 inches) |
| Ground clearance | 135 mm (5.3 inches) |
| Overall width | 790 mm (31.1 inches) |
| Overall length | 2,105 mm (82.9 inches) |
| Overall height | 1,170 mm (46.1 inches) |
| Seat height | 820 mm (32.3 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting. |
| Weight incl. oil, gas, etc | 230.0 kg (507.1 pounds) |
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Other specs | |
| Maintenance | Find parts, fluids, filters, maintenance tools and service items on eBay |
| Starter | Electric |
| Color options | Black/grey, green/black, red/grey |
Performance Profile & Rider Fit
140.8 hp
Peak Power
3.3s
0-60 mph
Best For
Track65%
City65%
Cornering85%
Daily Riding75%
Touring82%
Passenger78%
Rider Profile
| Best For | Best suited to intermediate and experienced riders who can manage a powerful, high-revving inline four with real sport-touring pace. |
| Purpose | Designed as a sport-tourer that blends a punchy naked-derived engine with a comfortable, upright riding position for fast road and highway riding. |
| Rider Fit | The 815mm seat height and 221kg wet weight are manageable for most adult riders but demand reasonable strength and confidence at low speeds. |
| Character | A muscular, fast-revving in-line four wrapped in sport-touring bodywork, offering strong midrange torque and a thrilling top-end pull. |
| Not Ideal For | Not a good fit for off-road use, absolute beginners, or riders seeking a lightweight, minimalist commuter bike. |
Character map is an editorial estimate based on this bike's specifications, not a lab-tested measurement.
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