Sport Tourers

2013Kawasaki Z1000SX Tourer

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The 2013 Kawasaki Z1000SX Tourer is the luggage-equipped version of Kawasaki's sporty Z1000SX. Its liquid-cooled 1043cc inline four makes 136.1 hp and 110 Nm through a six-speed gearbox and chain, with ABS available. An 822 mm seat, 228 kg dry weight and 19-litre tank suit fast touring.

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)

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What’s new for the 2013 Kawasaki Z1000SX Tourer

vs the 2012

Spec	2012	2013
Power	136.1 HP (100.1 kW) @ 9600 RPM	136.1 HP (100.1 kW)

Other years 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016

How it rides

Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested

Off-road & trail10%

Cornering78%

City riding65%

Daily riding78%

Touring85%

Two-up75%

Track65%

Best for: Built for covering long road distances quickly and comfortably, with wind protection and an accommodating riding position.
Built for: A sport tourer from Kawasaki with a 1043cc engine; its character is strong and confident, with 136 hp on tap.
Not ideal for: Not for off-road riding or riders who want a light, minimal machine.

Scores are derived from the spec sheet using the same model across every bike, so they compare like for like.

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Units

At 822mm, a rider of 68.9" with a 31" (estimated) inseam will reach the ground with balls of both feet on the 2013 Kawasaki Z1000SX Tourer, with a moderate knee angle of around 90 degrees and a slightly forward 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)
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 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	2011	2012	2013	2014	2015	2016
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	228 kg
Seat height	822 mm	822 mm	822 mm	820 mm	820 mm	820 mm
Fuel capacity	19 L	19 L	19 L	19 L	19 L	19 L