Sport Tourers
2014Kawasaki Z1000SX
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The 2014 Kawasaki Z1000 SX is a sport-touring motorcycle designed for riders seeking aggressive performance combined with practical long-distance capability. Powered by a 1043cc V4 engine producing 136 horsepower, it delivers thrilling acceleration and nimble handling while maintaining comfort for extended touring. Known for its perfect balance of sportbike dynamics and tourer versatility, it appeals to experienced riders wanting both speed and functionality.
- Capacity
- 1043.0 ccm
- Engine
- In-line four, four-stroke
- Gearbox
- Not on record
Know it? Add it → - Dry weight
- 228.0 kg
- Seat height
- 820 mm
- Power
- 136.1 HP (100.1 kW)
What’s new for the 2014 Kawasaki Z1000SX
vs the 2013| Spec | 2013 | 2014 |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 136.1 HP (100.1 kW) @ 9600 RPM | 136.1 HP (100.1 kW) |
| Torque | 110.0 Nm (11.2 kgf-m or 81.1 ft.lbs) @ 7800 RPM | 111.0 Nm (11.3 kgf-m or 81.9 ft.lbs) @ 7300 RPM |
| Wet weight | — | 230.0 kg (507.1 pounds) |
| Rear suspension | Horizontal Back-link, gas-charged, with stepless rebound damping and cam-style spring preload adjustability | Horizontal Back-link, gas-charged, with stepless rebound damping and remote spring preload adjustability |
| Front brakes | Double disc | Double disc. Floating discs. |
How it rides
Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested- Best for
- Designed as a sport tourer that blends fast, engaging in-line four power with a comfortable riding position for covering long distances quickly.
- Built for
- A muscular, high-revving sport tourer that feels equally at home carving twisty roads and eating up motorway miles with its smooth, torquey delivery.
- Not ideal for
- Not the right choice for off-road adventures, novice riders, or anyone seeking a light, minimalist commuter 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 (100.1 kW)
- Torque
- 111.0 Nm (11.3 kgf-m) @ 7300 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
- 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
- Rake (fork angle)
- 24.5°
- Trail
- 102 mm
Brakes & wheels
- Front brakes
- Double disc. Floating discs.
- Front brakes diameter
- 300 mm
- Rear brakes
- Single disc
- Rear brakes diameter
- 250 mm
- Front tyre
- 120/70-ZR17
- Rear tyre
- 190/50-ZR17
Other
- Color options
- Black, green/black
Specs last verified against published sources: .
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 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2017 | 2019 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 1043 cc | 1043 cc | 1043 cc | 1043 cc | 1043 cc | 1043 cc |
| Dry weight | 228 kg | 228 kg | 228 kg | 228 kg | 228 kg | 221 kg |
| Seat height | 820 mm | 820 mm | 820 mm | 820 mm | 820 mm | 815 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 19 L | 19 L | 19 L | 19 L | 19 L | 17 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 Z1000SX?
The 2014 Kawasaki Z1000SX has a Capacity of 1043.0 ccm (63.65 cubic inches).
What engine power does the Kawasaki Z1000SX have?
The 2014 Kawasaki Z1000SX has a Power of 136.1 HP (100.1 kW).
What is the torque of the Kawasaki Z1000SX?
The 2014 Kawasaki Z1000SX has a Torque of 111.0 Nm (11.3 kgf-m or 81.9 ft.lbs) @ 7300 RPM.
How much does the Kawasaki Z1000SX weigh?
The 2014 Kawasaki Z1000SX has a Dry weight of 228.0 kg (502.7 pounds).
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