Sportbikes
2012Kawasaki Z 1000 SX
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The 2012 Kawasaki Z 1000 SX is a demanding sport bike engineered for experienced riders seeking aggressive track performance and street dynamics. Its potent 1043cc inline-four engine delivers 136 horsepower with sharp throttle response, while the SX designation emphasizes naked sportiness over full fairing practicality. Best known for blending raw power with accessible handling, it appeals to riders wanting serious performance without sportbike ergonomic extremes.
- Capacity
- 1043.0 ccm
- Engine
- In-line four, four-stroke
- Gearbox
- 6-speed
- Wet weight
- 228.0 kg
- Seat height
- 820 mm
- Power
- 136.1 HP
What’s new for the 2012 Kawasaki Z 1000 SX
vs the 2011| Spec | 2011 | 2012 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine capacity | 1043.00 ccm (63.64 cubic inches) | 1043.0 ccm (63.65 cubic inches) |
| Power | 136.11 HP | 136.1 HP |
| Torque | 110.00 Nm (11.2 kgf-m or 81.1 ft.lbs) @ 7800 | 110.0 Nm (11.2 kgf-m or 81.1 ft.lbs) @ 7800 RPM |
| Fuel capacity | 19.00 litres (5.02 gallons) | 19.00 litres (5.02 US gallons) |
| Gearbox | — | 6-speed |
| Rear brakes | Single disc | Single disc. Optional anti-lock braking |
| Wheelbase | 1,445 mm (56.9 inches) | 1445 mm (56.9 inches) |
How it rides
Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested- 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.
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
- 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 mDouble disk, manual
Dimensions & weight
- Wheelbase
- 1445 mm
- Overall length
- 2105 mm
- Overall width
- 790 mm
- Overall height
- 1170 mm
- Seat height
- 820 mm
- Wet weight
- 228.0 kg
- Fuel capacity
- 19.00 litres
- Ground clearance
- 135 mm
- Dry weight
- Not on record - add it
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 anti-lock braking
- Front brakes diameter
- 300 mm
- Rear brakes
- Single disc. Optional anti-lock braking
- Rear brakes diameter
- 250 mm
- 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 | 2011 | 2012 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 1043.00 ccm (63.64 cubic inches) | 1043.00 ccm (63.64 cubic inches) |
| Dry weight | 228.0 kg (502.7 pounds) | — |
| Seat height | 820 mm (32.3 inches) | 820 mm (32.3 inches) |
| Fuel capacity | 19.00 litres (5.02 gallons) | 19.00 litres (5.02 gallons) |
| Color options | — | Green/black, grey/black |
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 Z 1000 SX?
The 2012 Kawasaki Z 1000 SX has a Capacity of 1043.0 ccm (63.65 cubic inches).
What engine power does the Kawasaki Z 1000 SX have?
The 2012 Kawasaki Z 1000 SX has a Power of 136.1 HP.
How many gears does the Kawasaki Z 1000 SX have?
The 2012 Kawasaki Z 1000 SX has a Gearbox of 6-speed.
What is the torque of the Kawasaki Z 1000 SX?
The 2012 Kawasaki Z 1000 SX has a Torque of 110.0 Nm (11.2 kgf-m or 81.1 ft.lbs) @ 7800 RPM.
How much does the Kawasaki Z 1000 SX weigh?
The 2012 Kawasaki Z 1000 SX has a Wet weight of 228.0 kg (502.7 pounds).
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