2012Kawasaki Z1000SX

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The 2012 Kawasaki Z1000SX is a sport tourer for riders who want inline-four power with an upright, comfortable stance. Its 1043cc liquid-cooled engine makes 136.1 hp and 110 Nm, with an 820 mm seat and 19-litre tank.

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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What’s new for the 2012 Kawasaki Z1000SX

vs the 2011

Spec	2011	2012
Rear brakes	Single disc	Single disc. Optional anti-lock braking

Other years 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019

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.

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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Your height

Inseam (optional)

Units

At 820mm, a rider of 68.9" with a 31" (estimated) inseam will reach the ground with balls of both feet on the 2012 Kawasaki Z1000SX, 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) @ 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

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	2013	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