2012 Kawasaki Z 1000SX vs 2025 BMW M 1000R

Full specifications comparison • 2 motorcycles

Comparing 2 motorcycles
2012 Kawasaki Z 1000SX 2012 Kawasaki Z 1000SX

Sport

Engine
In-line four, four-stroke
Power
101.5 kW / 138 hp @ 9600 rpm
Top Speed
242.6 km/h / 150.7 mph
Weight
643.9 pounds
2025 BMW M 1000R 2025 BMW M 1000R

Sport

Engine
Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, valve actuation via single-cam followers
Power
154 kW / 210 hp @ 13750 rpm
Top Speed
N/A
Weight
199 kg / 438.7 lbs
Full Specifications
General
Year2011 - 122025
ColoursRealtree APG HD camouflage-
Make ModelKawasaki Z 1000SX BMW M 1000R
Warranty12 Months-
Dimensions
Ground Clearance (in.)5.3 inches-
Ground Clearance (mm)135 mm-
Height (in.)46.1 inches-
Length (in.)82.9 inches-
Length (mm)2,105 mm-
Height (mm)1,170 mm-
Seat Height (mm)820 mm-
Wheelbase (in.)56.9 inches-
Wheelbase (mm)1,445 mm-
Width (in.)31.1 inches-
Width (mm)790 mm-
Seat Height (in.)32.3 inches-
Seat Height822 mm / 32.3 in830 mm / 32.7 in
Wheelbase1445 mm / 56.8 in1455 mm / 57.3 in
Ground Clearance135 mm / 5.2 in-
Height1230 mm / 48.4 in1176 mm / 46.3 in
Length2105 mm / 82.8 in2085 mm / 82.1 in
Width790 mm / 31.1 in996 mm / 39.2 in
Weights & Capacities
Wet Weight (kg)292.1 kg199
Wet Weight (lbs.)643.9 pounds-
Dry Weight (kg)228-
Fuel Capacity (l)19.00 litres-
Fuel Capacity (gal.)5.02 gallons-
Dry Weight (lbs.)502.7 pounds-
Fuel Capacity18 Litres / 4.8 US gal16.5 Litres / 4.35 US gal
Wet Weight228 kg / 231 kg ABS199 kg / 438.7 lbs
Performance
Top Speed242.6 km/h / 150.7 mph-
Max Power101.5 kW / 138 hp @ 9600 rpm154 kW / 210 hp @ 13750 rpm
Max Torque110 Nm / 1.2 kg-fm @ 7800 rpm113 Nm / 83.3 lb-ft @ 11000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio0.5970 HP/kg-
Standing Start ¼ Mile10.9 sec-
Engine
Bore x Stroke (in,)3.0 x 2.2 inches-
Bore x Stroke (mm)77.0 x 56.0 mm-
Displacement (cc)1043.00 cc-
Fuel ControlDOHC-
Engine TypeIn-line four, four-stroke-
Displacement (ci)63.64 cubic inches-
Displacement1043 cc / 63.7 cu-in999 cc / 60.9 cu-in
Engine DetailFour stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valve per cylinder.Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, valve actuation via single-cam followers
Fuel SystemInjection. 38 mm x 4 (Keihin) with oval sub-throttles-
Bore x Stroke77.0 x 56.0mm80 x 49.7 mm
Compression Ratio11.8:113.3:1
Cooling SystemLiquid cooledLiquid cooled
Emissions-Closed-loop 3-way catalytic converter, emission standard EU-5
Engine LubricationForced lubrication, wet sump-
Engine Management-BMS-0 | Electronic fuel injection with ride-by-wire throttle system, variable intake, and knock sensor, 48mm throttle body
Engine Oil SpecificationSynthetic, 10W/40-
Fuel Consumption17.6 km/lit-
Fuel InductionDFIØ with four 38mm Keihin throttle bodies, oval sub-throttles-
IgnitionTCBI with digital advance-
LubricationWet sumpWet sump
Spark PlugNGK, CR9EK-
StarterElectricElectric
Valve System4-
Drivetrain
ClutchWet, multiple discs, cable operatedMulti-plate anti-hopping oil bath clutch, mechanically operated
Final DriveChainChain 525 17/47
Gear Ratios1st 2.600 (39/15) 2nd 1.950 (39/20) 3rd 1.600 (24/15) 4th 1.389 (25/18) 5th 1.238 (26/21) 6th 1.136 (25/22)1st 2.647 2nd 2.091 3rd 1.727 4th 1.500 5th 1.360 6th 1.261
Primary DriveSealed chain-
Primary Drive Ratios-1.652
Secondary Drive Ratio- 2.765
Transmission / Drive6 Speed Constant-mesh 6-speed
Chassis
Trail (in.)4.0 inches-
Trail (mm)102 mm-
Wheel Travel - Front (in.)4.7 inches-
Wheel Travel - Front (mm)120 mm-
Wheel Travel - Rear (in.)5.4 inches-
Wheel Travel - Rear (mm)138 mm-
Frame TypeType: Aluminum BackboneAluminium composite bridge frame, engine self-supporting
Suspension - Front41mm inverted cartridge fork with stepless compression and rebound damping, adjustable spring preloadUpside-down telescopic fork, diameter 45 mm, electronic self-adjusting DDC Dynamic Damping Control, spring preload, rebound and compression stages adjustable
Suspension - RearHorizontal monoshock with stepless rebound damping, adjustable spring preloadAluminum twin-sided swingarm, DDC Dynamic Damping Control (central shock absorber), adjustable spring preload, rebound and compression stages electronically adjustable
Rake25°-
Steering Head Angle-65.8°
Trail102 mm / 4..0 in99.6 mm / 3.92 in
Wheel Travel - Front120 mm / 4.7 in120 mm / 4.7 in
Wheel Travel - Rear135 mm / 5.4 in117 mm / 4.6 in
Electronics
Traction control-BMW Motorrad DTC
Wheels & Brakes
Brakes - Front Diameter (in.)11.8 inches-
Brakes - Front Diameter (mm)300 mm-
Brakes - Rear Diameter (in.)9.8 inches-
Brakes - Rear Diameter (mm)250 mm-
Brakes - Front2x 300mm 4 piston calipersM 2x 320mm discs, radial four-piston fixed callipers
Brakes - RearSingle 292mm disc 2 piston caliperM Single 220 mm disk, single-piston floating caliper
ABS-BMW Motorrad ABS Pro (part-integral)
Rims - Front-3.50 x 17
Rims - Rear-6.00 x 17
Tyres - Front120/70 R17120/70 ZR17
Tyres - Rear190/50 R17200/55 ZR17
Wheels-Standard: aluminium forged wheels M Carbon wheels in conjunction with M Competition Package