Kawasaki Reveal Z1000SX At Intermot

Tuesday, October 5th, 2010

The Z1000SX offers street riding excitement wrapped in seductive full-fairing styling that embodies its sporty performance. So say Kawasaki at least.

Add a number of convenience features and the result is a unique package more than able to satisfy a rider’s every desire. Whether looking to move on from a supersport or super-naked ride, or step up from a mid-size sport model, the Z1000SX offers the performance and versatility for a fuller bike life than ever experienced.

Big words, it certainly looks the dogs!

ENGINE
Engine type	Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke In-Line Four
Displacement	1,043 cm3
Bore x stroke	77.0 x 56.0 mm
Compression ratio	11.8:1
Valve/Induction system	DOHC, 16 valves
Fuel system	Fuel injection:φ38 mm x 4 (Keihin) with oval sub-throttles
Ignition	Digital
Starting	Electric
Lubrication	Forced lubrication, wet sump
DRIVETRAIN
Transmission	6-speed, return
Final Drive	Sealed chain
Final reduction ratio	2.733 (41/15)
Clutch	Wet multi-disc, manual
FRAME
Frame type	Aluminium twin-tube
Wheel travel, front	120 mm
Wheel travel, rear	138 mm
Tyre, front	120/70ZR17M/C (58W)
Tyre, rear	190/50ZR17M/C (73W)
Rake/Trail	24.5°/ 102 mm
Steering angle, left / right	31° / 31°
SUSPENSION
Suspension, front	41 mm inverted fork with stepless compression and rebound damping and spring preload adjustability
Suspension, rear	Horizontal Back-link, gas-charged, with stepless rebound damping and cam-style spring preload adjustability
BRAKES
Brakes, front	Dual semi-floating 300 mm petal discs, Dual radial-mount, opposed 4-piston
Brakes, rear	Single 250 mm petal disc, Single-piston
DIMENSIONS
Dimensions (L x W x H)	2.105 x 790 x 1.170/1.230 mm
Wheelbase	1,445 mm
Ground Clearance	135 mm
Seat height	822 mm
Curb Mass	228 kg / 231 kg (ABS)
Fuel capacity	19 litres
PERFORMANCE
Maximum power	101.5kW {138 PS} / 9,600 rpm
Maximum torque	110 N･m {11.2 kgf•m} / 7,800 rpm