Sport Tourers
2019Kawasaki Z1000SX
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The 2019 Kawasaki Z1000SX is a sport-touring motorcycle designed for riders seeking thrilling performance without sacrificing comfort on longer journeys. Powered by a potent inline-four engine, it combines aggressive styling with practical features including a 17-liter fuel tank and comprehensive ABS braking. Best known for its perfect balance of raw power and versatile touring capability, the Z1000SX suits experienced riders who demand both track-ready aggression and real-world usability.
- Capacity
- 1043.0 ccm
- Engine
- In-line four, four-stroke
- Gearbox
- 6-speed
- Dry weight
- 221.0 kg
- Seat height
- 815 mm
- Power
- 140.8 HP (102.8 kW) @ 10000 RPM
What’s new for the 2019 Kawasaki Z1000SX
vs the 2018| Spec | 2018 | 2019 |
|---|---|---|
| Dry weight | 228.0 kg (502.7 pounds) | 221.0 kg (487.2 pounds) |
| Front suspension | 41 mm inverted fork with stepless compression and rebound damping and spring preload adjustability | 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 | Horizontal Back-link, gas-charged with stepless rebound damping and spring preload adjustability |
| Front brakes | Double disc. Floating discs. Optional ABS. | Double disc. ABS. Floating discs. Hydraulic. Four-piston calipers. |
| Rear brakes | Single disc. Optional ABS. | Single disc. ABS. Two-piston calipers. |
How it rides
Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested- Best for
- Designed as a sport-tourer that blends a punchy naked-derived engine with a comfortable, upright riding position for fast road and highway riding.
- Built for
- A muscular, fast-revving in-line four wrapped in sport-touring bodywork, offering strong midrange torque and a thrilling top-end pull.
- Not ideal for
- Not a good fit for off-road use, absolute beginners, or riders seeking a lightweight, 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?
Worked out in your browser - nothing is sent to usReliability & safety
Bike Reliability score, safety recalls and owner complaintsBike Reliability
How the score works →80
out of 100Excellent
The Kawasaki Z1000SX passed its annual roadworthiness test first time 88.3% of the time, 6.7 points above expected for bikes of the same age and mileage. That beats 80% of models.
This covers every year of the model.
88.3%Passed first time
5.7%Failed outright
6.0%Fixed during test
13,000Typical miles
843Tests
Pass rate by miles ridden
All years of this model.
Score by year first registered
87
77
88
201120122015
Against its rivals · ranks 4 of 6
| # | Model (all years) | Score | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | BMW R nineT | 90 Excellent | 18,092 |
| 2 | BMW R nineT Scrambler | 87 Excellent | 254 |
| 3 | Aprilia Tuono V4 1100 Factory | 87 Excellent | 555 |
| 4 | Kawasaki Z1000SX | 80 Excellent | 843 |
| 5 | KTM 1290 Super Duke R | 75 Good | 6,533 |
| 6 | Kawasaki Z1000 | 61 Good | 14,423 |
Rivals are the most-viewed bikes on MotorcycleDB in the same category and engine size, from within three years of this model.
From British annual roadworthiness tests, 2005-2025. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0 (DVSA MOT test data, Great Britain). How Bike Reliability works.
Engine
- Capacity
- 1043.0 ccm
- Power
- 140.8 HP (102.8 kW) @ 10000 RPM
- Torque
- 111.0 Nm (11.3 kgf-m) @ 7300 RPM
- Engine type
- In-line four, four-stroke
- Power/weight ratio
- 0.6371 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
Performance
- 0-60 mph
- 3.00 seconds
- 0-100 km/h (0-62 mph)
- 3.20 seconds
Dimensions & weight
- Wheelbase
- 1435 mm
- Overall length
- 2040 mm
- Overall width
- 790 mm
- Overall height
- 1050 mm
- Seat height
- 815 mm
- Dry weight
- 221.0 kg
- Wet weight
- 228.0 kg
- Fuel capacity
- 19.00 litres
- Ground clearance
- 125 mm
Chassis & suspension
- Frame
- Aluminium twin tube
- Front suspension
- Inverted fork with stepless compression and rebound damping and spring preload adjustability
- Rear suspension
- Horizontal Back-link, gas-charged with stepless rebound damping and spring preload adjustability
- Front wheel travel
- 120 mm
- Rear wheel travel
- 141 mm
- Rake (fork angle)
- 24.5°
- Trail
- 102 mm
Brakes & wheels
- Front brakes
- Double disc. ABS. Floating discs. Hydraulic. Four-piston calipers.
- Front brakes diameter
- 310 mm
- Rear brakes
- Single disc. ABS. Two-piston calipers.
- Rear brakes diameter
- 250 mm
- ABS
- Yes
- Front tyre
- 120/70-17
- Rear tyre
- 190/50-17
Maintenance
- Tyre pressure (solo)
- Front 250 kPa (36 psi), rear 290 kPa (42 psi)
- Engine oil
- SAE 10W-40, API SG, SH, SJ, SL or SM with JASO MA, MA1 or MA2
- Oil capacity
- 4.00 litres
- Oil change
- 3.20 litres
- Oil change with filter
- 3.80 litres
- Fuel grade
- Unleaded, 95 RON or higher, max E10
- Battery
- 12 V 8 Ah
- Spark plug
- NGK CR9EIA-9
- Chain slack
- 20-30 mm
- Coolant capacity
- 2.90 litres
Other
- Color options
- Candy Lime Green/Metallic Spark Black, Metallic Carbon Gray/Metallic Spark Black, Candy Plasma Blue/Metallic Spark Black
- Warranty
- 24
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 | 2015 | 2017 | 2019 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 1043 cc | 1043 cc | 1043 cc | 1043 cc | 1043 cc |
| Dry weight | 228 kg | 228 kg | 228 kg | 228 kg | 221 kg |
| Seat height | 820 mm | 820 mm | 820 mm | 820 mm | 815 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 19 L | 19 L | 19 L | 19 L | 19 L |
| Bike Reliability ⓘ | 87 Excellent | Too few tests | 88 Excellent | Too few tests | Too few tests |
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 2019 Kawasaki Z1000SX has a Capacity of 1043.0 ccm (63.65 cubic inches).
What engine power does the Kawasaki Z1000SX have?
The 2019 Kawasaki Z1000SX has a Power of 140.8 HP (102.8 kW) @ 10000 RPM.
How many gears does the Kawasaki Z1000SX have?
The 2019 Kawasaki Z1000SX has a Gearbox of 6-speed.
What is the torque of the Kawasaki Z1000SX?
The 2019 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 2019 Kawasaki Z1000SX has a Dry weight of 221.0 kg (487.2 pounds).
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As a sport tourer, the 2019 Kawasaki Z1000SX makes a lot of sense. The 1043cc engine produces 140.8 hp and 111 Nm, which suits the bike's character well. With an 815 mm seat and a 228 kg weight, it is best suited to covering long distances quickly and in comfort, although it is too heavy and road-focused for off-road use. Worth a close look if it fits your needs.
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