2012 Kawasaki Z 1000 SX

Kawasaki Z 1000 SX 2012


2012 Kawasaki Z 1000 SX specifications, pictures, reviews and rating

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Windscreen has three available positions spanning approximately 20 and #730; and ranging from sporty to maximum wind protection. Adjustment can be done by hand (no tools required) by depressing the release button below the instrument panel. (Windscreen adjustment should be done with the bike stopped.)

General information
Motorcycle name Kawasaki Z 1000 SX
Year of manufacture 2012
Type Sport
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Engine and transmission
Engine size 1043.0 ccm (63.64 cubic inches)
Type of engine In-line four, four-stroke
Output 136.1 HP (99.4 kW)) @ 9600 RPM
Torque 110.0 Nm (11.2 kgf-m or 81.1 ft.lbs) @ 7800 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 mDouble disk, 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
Front wheel travel 120 mm (4.7 inches)
Rear suspension Horizontal Back-link, gas-charged, with stepless rebound damping and cam-style spring preload adjustability
Rear wheel travel 138 mm (5.4 inches)
Front tire 120/70-ZR17
Rear tire 190/50-ZR17
Front brakes Double disc. Optional anti-lock braking
Diameter 300 mm (11.8 inches)
Rear brakes Single disc. Optional anti-lock braking
Diameter 250 mm (9.8 inches)
Physical measures and capacities
Weight incl. oil, gas, etc 228.0 kg (502.7 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 Green/black, grey/black
Starter Electric
Comments ABS brakes adds 3 kg to the weight.
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