2015 Kawasaki Z1000SX

Kawasaki Z1000SX 2015


2015 Kawasaki Z1000SX specifications, pictures, reviews and rating

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As a sports or touring platform, the Z1000SX has few, if any, rivals. Add the timeless Kawasaki DNA and it is sits proudly in a class of one.

General information
Model Kawasaki Z1000SX
Year of manufacture 2015
Type Sport touring
Rating 3.7  See the detailed rating of touring capabilities, reliability, accident risk, etc. Compare with any other motorbike.
Engine and transmission
Engine size 1043.0 ccm (63.64 cubic inches)
Type of engine In-line four, four-stroke
Output 142.0 HP (103.6 kW)) @ 10000 RPM
Torque 111.0 Nm (11.3 kgf-m or 81.9 ft.lbs) @ 11300 RPM
Compression 11.8:1
Bore x stroke 77.0 x 56.0 mm (3.0 x 2.2 inches)
Valves per cylinder 4
Fuel system Injection. 38 mm x 4 (Keihin) with oval sub-throttles
Fuel control Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)
Ignition Digital
Lubrication system Forced lubrication, wet sump
Cooling system Liquid
Gearbox 6-speed
Transmission type Chain (final drive)
Clutch Wet multi-disc, manual
Driveline Sealed chain
Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels
Frame type Aluminium twin-tube
Rake (fork angle) 24.5°
Trail 102 mm (4.0 inches)
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 remote spring preload adjustability
Front tire 120/70-ZR17
Rear tire 190/50-ZR17
Front brakes Double disc. Floating discs. Optional ABS.
Diameter 300 mm (11.8 inches)
Rear brakes Single disc. Optional ABS.
Diameter 250 mm (9.8 inches)
Physical measures and capacities
Weight incl. oil, gas, etc 230.0 kg (507.1 pounds)
Seat height 820 mm (32.3 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
Overall height 1170 mm (46.1 inches)
Overall length 2105 mm (82.9 inches)
Overall width 790 mm (31.1 inches)
Ground clearance 135 mm (5.3 inches)
Wheelbase 1445 mm (56.9 inches)
Fuel capacity 19.00 litres (5.02 US gallons)
Other specifications
Color options Black/grey, green/black, red/grey
Starter Electric
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