2011Kawasaki Z 1000 SX

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The 2011 Kawasaki Z 1000 SX is a middleweight sportbike engineered for riders seeking a balance between aggressive performance and daily usability. Powered by a 1043cc inline-four producing 136 horsepower, it delivers responsive acceleration and nimble handling characteristics. Known for its reliability, comfortable ergonomics, and versatile sport-touring capabilities, it appeals to experienced riders wanting genuine track-day performance without sacrificing practicality.

Capacity: 1043.0 ccm
Engine: In-line four, four-stroke
Gearbox: 6-speed
Dry weight: 228.0 kg
Seat height: 820 mm
Power: 136.1 HP (100.1 kW) @ 9600 RPM

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How it rides

Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested

Off-road & trail5%

Cornering78%

City riding65%

Daily riding80%

Touring80%

Two-up75%

Track65%

Best for: A sport-tourer designed to blend fast, engaging road riding with genuine long-distance comfort and everyday usability.
Built for: Combines an aggressive naked-derived four-cylinder engine with a more upright, comfort-focused riding position and touring hardware like a fairing and larger tank.
Not ideal for: Not a good match for off-road use or for new riders wanting a lightweight, low-power first bike.

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At 820mm, a rider of 175cm with a 79cm (estimated) inseam will reach the ground with balls of both feet on the 2011 Kawasaki Z 1000 SX, with a cramped knee angle of around 70 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: 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 (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 mDouble disk, 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
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