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2012Kawasaki Z1000 SX Tourer
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The 2012 Kawasaki Z1000 SX Tourer combines aggressive sport bike performance with practical touring capability, ideal for riders seeking thrilling acceleration and long-distance comfort. Its 1043cc inline-four engine delivers muscular power and torque, while the sport-touring design provides wind protection and luggage compatibility for extended journeys.
- Capacity
- 1043.0 ccm
- Engine
- In-line four, four-stroke
- Gearbox
- 6-speed
- Dry weight
- 228.0 kg
- Seat height
- 822 mm
- Power
- 136.1 HP (100.1 kW) @ 9600 RPM
How it rides
Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested- Best for
- A sport touring machine designed to blend fast, engaging in-line four power with long-distance comfort and luggage capacity.
- Built for
- Torquey, refined and muscular, delivering strong top-end punch with a stable, confidence-inspiring chassis for covering ground quickly.
- Not ideal for
- Not ideal for off-road use, new riders intimidated by weight and power, or anyone wanting a light, flickable city commuter.
Scores are derived from the spec sheet using the same model across every bike, so they compare like for like.
Will it fit you?
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- Capacity
- 1043.0 ccm
- Power
- 136.1 HP (100.1 kW) @ 9600 RPM
- Torque
- 110.0 Nm (11.2 kgf-m) @ 7800 RPM
- Engine type
- In-line four, four-stroke
- Power/weight ratio
- 0.5969 HP/kg
- 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
- 822 mm
- Dry weight
- 228.0 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 cam-style spring preload adjustability
- Front wheel travel
- 120 mm
- Rear wheel travel
- 138 mm
- Rake (fork angle)
- 24.5°
- Trail
- 102 mm
Brakes & wheels
- Front brakes
- Double disc. Optional ABS.
- Front brakes diameter
- 300 mm
- Rear brakes
- Single disc. Optional ABS.
- Rear brakes diameter
- 250 mm
- ABS
- Optional
- Front tyre
- 120/70-ZR17
- Rear tyre
- 190/50-ZR17
Other
- Color options
- Green/black, grey/black
Compiled from manufacturer documentation and user contributions, corrected on an ongoing basis. Spotted something wrong? Tell us.
What changed, year to year
Differences highlighted| Specification | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 1043 cc | 1043 cc | 1043 cc | 1043 cc |
| Dry weight | 228 kg | 228 kg | 228 kg | 228 kg |
| Seat height | 822 mm | 822 mm | 820 mm | 820 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 19 L | 19 L | 19 L | 19 L |
Illustrative - generated automatically by diffing the year records already on file, not a manufacturer-published changelog.
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Common questions
What is the engine size of the Kawasaki Z1000 SX Tourer?
The 2012 Kawasaki Z1000 SX Tourer has a Capacity of 1043.0 ccm (63.65 cubic inches).
What engine power does the Kawasaki Z1000 SX Tourer have?
The 2012 Kawasaki Z1000 SX Tourer has a Power of 136.1 HP (100.1 kW) @ 9600 RPM.
How many gears does the Kawasaki Z1000 SX Tourer have?
The 2012 Kawasaki Z1000 SX Tourer has a Gearbox of 6-speed.
What is the torque of the Kawasaki Z1000 SX Tourer?
The 2012 Kawasaki Z1000 SX Tourer has a Torque of 110.0 Nm (11.2 kgf-m or 81.1 ft.lbs) @ 7800 RPM.
How much does the Kawasaki Z1000 SX Tourer weigh?
The 2012 Kawasaki Z1000 SX Tourer has a Dry weight of 228.0 kg (502.7 pounds).
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