2015Kawasaki Z1000SX

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The 2015 Kawasaki Z1000SX is a sport-touring motorcycle designed for riders seeking a balance of aggressive performance and everyday practicality. Known for its powerful 1043cc engine and agile handling, it excels at delivering thrilling acceleration while maintaining comfort and capability for long-distance touring. The bike's advanced suspension and braking systems make it ideal for spirited riding on varied terrain without sacrificing versatility.

Capacity: 1043.0 ccm
Engine: In-line four, four-stroke
Gearbox: 6-speed
Dry weight: 228.0 kg
Seat height: 820 mm
Power: 142.0 HP (103.6 kW) @ 10000 RPM

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How it rides

Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested

Off-road & trail10%

Cornering85%

City riding65%

Daily riding75%

Touring82%

Two-up78%

Track65%

Best for: Designed as a sport-tourer that blends a punchy naked-derived engine with a comfortable, upright riding position for fast road and highway riding.
Built for: 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.

Scores are derived from the spec sheet using the same model across every bike, so they compare like for like.

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At 820mm, a rider of 68.9" with a 31" (estimated) inseam will reach the ground with balls of both feet on the 2015 Kawasaki Z1000SX, with a relaxed knee angle of around 125 degrees and a forward-leaning riding position.

Assumes about 30mm of suspension sag once seated. This is an approximation from category-typical geometry, not a measurement of this bike or of you - sit on one before you buy.

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Full specifications

Engine

Capacity: 1043.0 ccm
Power: 142.0 HP (103.6 kW) @ 10000 RPM
Torque: 111.0 Nm (11.3 kgf-m) @ 11300 RPM
Engine type: In-line four, four-stroke
Power/weight ratio: 0.6228 HP/kg (dry)
Bore x stroke: 77.0 x 56.0 mm
Compression: 11.8:1
Cooling system: Liquid
Fuel system: Injection
Starting: Electric
Ignition: Digital
Valves per cylinder: 4
Lubrication system: Forced lubrication, wet sump

Transmission

Gearbox: 6-speed
Transmission type: Manual
Final drive: Chain
Clutch: Wet multi-disc, manual

Dimensions & weight

Wheelbase: 1445 mm
Overall length: 2105 mm
Overall width: 790 mm
Overall height: 1170 mm
Seat height: 820 mm
Dry weight: 228.0 kg
Wet weight: 230.0 kg
Fuel capacity: 19.00 litres
Ground clearance: 135 mm

Chassis & 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
Front wheel travel: 120 mm
Rear wheel travel: 141 mm
Rake (fork angle): 24.5°
Trail: 102 mm