| MODEL | KAWASAKI Z 1000SX 2011 - 2012 |
| Year | 2011 - 2012 |
| Engine Type | Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder |
| Displacement / Capacity | 1043 cc / 63.7 cu in |
| Bore X Stroke | 77.0 x 56.0 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 11.8:1 |
| Cooling System | Liquid cooled |
| Max Power | 101.5 kW / 138 hp @ 9600 rpm |
| Max Torque | 110 Nm / 1.2 kg-fm @ 7800 rpm |
| Ignition | TCBI with digital advance |
| Induction | DFI with four 38 mm Keihin throttle bodies, oval sub-throttles |
| Start System | Electric |
| TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
| Lubrication | Wet sump; synthetic 10W/40 engine oil |
| Gear Box | 6 speed; 1st 2.600, 2nd 1.950, 3rd 1.600, 4th 1.389, 5th 1.238, 6th 1.136 |
| Clutch | Wet, multiple discs, cable operated |
| Final Drive | Chain |
| CHASSIS SPECS | |
| Frame | Cast alloy frame |
| Front Suspension | 41 mm inverted cartridge fork, stepless compression and rebound damping, adjustable spring preload; 120 mm / 4.7 in wheel travel |
| Rear Suspension | Horizontal monoshock, stepless rebound damping, adjustable spring preload; 135 mm / 5.4 in wheel travel |
| Front Brakes | 2 x 300 mm discs, 4 piston calipers |
| Rear Brakes | Single 292 mm disc, 2 piston caliper |
| DIMENSION SPECS | |
| Overall Length | 2105 mm / 82.8 in |
| Overall Width | 790 mm / 31.1 in |
| Overall Height | 1230 mm / 48.4 in |
| Seat Height | 822 mm / 32.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 1445 mm / 56.8 in |
| Ground Clearance | 135 mm / 5.2 in |
| Dry Weight | — |
| Wet Weight | 228 kg / 231 kg ABS |
| WHEEL SPECS | |
| Front Tyre | 120/70 R17 |
| Rear Tyre | 190/50 R17 |
| FUEL SYSTEM | |
| Fuel Capacity | 18 Litres / 4.8 US gal |
| Fuel Consumption | 17.6 km/lit (average) |
| Top Speed | 242.6 km/h / 150.7 mph |
The Z1000SX launched in 2011 as a full-fairing sport-tourer built on the Z1000 platform, placed between the ZX-10R sportsbike and the naked Z1000. It has an adjustable windscreen, dual seat and optional luggage for longer rides, with a sporty engine and chassis. The page highlights a large analogue tachometer and multi-function LCD in the instrument panel.
