2012 Kawasaki Z 1000SX vs 2025 BMW S 1000RR

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 S 1000RR 2025 BMW S 1000RR

Sport

Engine
Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, valve actuation via single cam followers, BMW ShiftCam variable intake cam control
Power
154 kW / 206 hp @ 13700 rpm
Top Speed
N/A
Weight
198 kg / 436.5 lbs
Full Specifications
General
Year2011 - 122025
ColoursRealtree APG HD camouflage-
Make ModelKawasaki Z 1000SXBMW S 1000RR
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 in832 mm / 32.4 in
Wheelbase1445 mm / 56.8 in1457 mm / 57.4 in
Ground Clearance135 mm / 5.2 in-
Height1230 mm / 48.4 in1205 mm / 47.4 in
Length2105 mm / 82.8 in2073 mm / 81.6 in
Width790 mm / 31.1 in848 mm / 33.4 in
Weights & Capacities
Wet Weight (kg)292.1 kg198
Wet Weight (lbs.)643.9 pounds-
Dry Weight (kg)228176
Fuel Capacity (l)19.00 litres-
Fuel Capacity (gal.)5.02 gallons-
Dry Weight (lbs.)502.7 pounds-
Dry Weight-176 kg / 388 lbs
Fuel Capacity18 Litres / 4.8 US gal16.5 Litres / 4.35 US gal
Wet Weight228 kg / 231 kg ABS198 kg / 436.5 lbs
Performance
Top Speed242.6 km/h / 150.7 mph-
Max Power101.5 kW / 138 hp @ 9600 rpm154 kW / 206 hp @ 13700 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 (ci)63.64 cubic inches-
Engine TypeIn-line four, four-stroke-
Displacement (cc)1043.00 cc-
Fuel ControlDOHC-
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, BMW ShiftCam variable intake cam control
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/oil 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 operatedMultiplate clutch in oil bath, anti-hopping clutch, with self-reinforcement
Final DriveChainChain 525 17/46
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-
Transmission / Drive6 Speed Claw-shifted 6-speed gearbox with straight cut gears
Chassis
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-
Trail (in.)4.0 inches-
Frame TypeType: Aluminum BackboneBridge-type aluminum laminate frame with load-bearing engine
Suspension - Front41mm inverted cartridge fork with stepless compression and rebound damping, adjustable spring preloadUpside-down telescopic fork, diameter 45 mm, spring preload, rebound and compression stages adjustable
Suspension - RearHorizontal monoshock with stepless rebound damping, adjustable spring preloadAluminium swing arm, full floater pro, compression and rebound damping adjustable, adjustable spring preload
Rake25°-
Steering Head Angle-66.4°
Trail102 mm / 4..0 in99.8 mm / 3.9 in
Wheel Travel - Front120 mm / 4.7 in120 mm / 4.7 in
Wheel Travel - Rear135 mm / 5.4 in118 mm / 4.6 in
Electronics
Traction control-BMW Motorrad DTC
Wheels & Brakes
Brakes - Rear Diameter (mm)250 mm-
Brakes - Rear Diameter (in.)9.8 inches-
Brakes - Front Diameter (mm)300 mm-
Brakes - Front Diameter (in.)11.8 inches-
Brakes - Front2x 300mm 4 piston calipers2x 320mm floating disc, radial 4-piston fixed calipers
Brakes - RearSingle 292mm disc 2 piston caliperSingle 220 mm disk, single-piston floating caliper
ABS-BMW Motorrad Race ABS (partial integral), Brake-Slide-Assist / BMW Motorrad ABS Pro (settings for RAIN, ROAD, DYNAMIC, RACE mode)
Rims - Front-3.50 x 17
Rims - Rear-6.00 x 17
Tyres - Front120/70 R17120/70 ZR17
Tyres - Rear190/50 R17190/55 ZR17 (with M wheels: 200/55 ZR17)
Wheels-Standard die-cast aluminum wheels Optional M forged aluminum or M Carbon wheels