Kawasaki Z1000 SX - 2016 Specifications and Reviews
The 2016 Kawasaki Z1000 SX is a sport-touring motorcycle designed for riders seeking aggressive performance with practical everyday capability. Known for its potent inline-four engine and sophisticated suspension adjustability, it delivers thrilling acceleration while maintaining comfort and stability on extended journeys. Its lightweight frame and optional ABS braking system make it equally at home on backroads and highways.
General information | |
| Category | Sport touring |
| Year | 2016 |
| Model | Kawasaki Z1000 SX |
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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 |
| 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) @ 7300 Revolutions">RPM |
| Power | 142.00 Horsepower">HP (103.6 Kilowatt">kW)) @ 10000 Revolutions">RPM |
| Engine type | In-line four, four-stroke |
| Capacity: | 1043.00 ccm (63.64 cubic inches) |
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Brakes, suspension, Frame and wheels | |
| Rear brakes diameter | 250 mm (9.8 inches) |
| Rear brakes | Single disc. Single piston. Optional ABS. |
| Front brakes diameter | 300 mm (11.8 inches) |
| Front brakes | Double disc. Floating discs. Dual radial-mount, monobloc, opposed 4-piston. 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 |
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) |
Other specs | |
| Comments | ABS adds 1 kg. |
| Starter | Electric |
| Color options | Candy Lime Green/Metallic Spark Black, Metallic Carbon Gray/Metallic Spark Black, Candy Plasma Blue/Metallic Spark Black |










































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