2012 Kawasaki Z 1000SX vs 2026 KTM 990 RC-R

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
2026 KTM 990 RC-R 2026 KTM 990 RC-R

Sport

Engine
Four stroke, parallel twin cylinder, DOHC, 4 valve per cylinder
Power
128.2 hp / 94.3 kW @ 9500 rpm
Top Speed
N/A
Weight
195 kg 430 lbs
Full Specifications
General
Year2011 - 122026
ColoursRealtree APG HD camouflage-
Make ModelKawasaki Z 1000SXKTM 990 RC-R
Warranty12 Months-
Dimensions
Ground Clearance (in.)5.3 inches-
Ground Clearance (mm)135 mm-
Height (in.)46.1 inches-
Height (mm)1,170 mm-
Length (in.)82.9 inches-
Length (mm)2,105 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 in845 mm / 33.3 in
Wheelbase1445 mm / 56.8 in1481 mm / 58.3 in
Ground Clearance135 mm / 5.2 in163 mm / 6.4 in
Height1230 mm / 48.4 in-
Length2105 mm / 82.8 in-
Width790 mm / 31.1 in-
Weights & Capacities
Wet Weight (lbs.)643.9 pounds-
Wet Weight (kg)292.1 kg195
Fuel Capacity (l)19.00 litres-
Fuel Capacity (gal.)5.02 gallons-
Dry Weight (lbs.)502.7 pounds-
Dry Weight (kg)228-
Fuel Capacity18 Litres / 4.8 US gal15.7 litres / 4.1 US gal
Wet Weight228 kg / 231 kg ABS195 kg 430 lbs
Performance
Top Speed242.6 km/h / 150.7 mph-
Max Power101.5 kW / 138 hp @ 9600 rpm128.2 hp / 94.3 kW @ 9500 rpm
Max Torque110 Nm / 1.2 kg-fm @ 7800 rpm103 Nm / 75.9 lb-ft @ 6750 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio0.5970 HP/kg-
Standing Start ¼ Mile10.9 sec-
Engine
Fuel ControlDOHC-
Engine TypeIn-line four, four-stroke-
Displacement (ci)63.64 cubic inches-
Displacement (cc)1043.00 cc-
Bore x Stroke (mm)77.0 x 56.0 mm-
Bore x Stroke (in,)3.0 x 2.2 inches-
Displacement1043 cc / 63.7 cu-in947 cc / 57.8 cu-in
Engine DetailFour stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valve per cylinder.Four stroke, parallel twin cylinder, DOHC, 4 valve per cylinder
Fuel SystemInjection. 38 mm x 4 (Keihin) with oval sub-throttles-
Bore x Stroke77.0 x 56.0mm92.5 x 70.4 mm
Compression Ratio11.8:113.5:1
Cooling SystemLiquid cooledLiquid cooled with water/oil heat exchanger
Emissions-EURO 5+
Engine LubricationForced lubrication, wet sump-
Engine Management-Bosch EMS with RBW
Engine Oil SpecificationSynthetic, 10W/40-
Fuel Consumption17.6 km/lit-
Fuel InductionDFIØ with four 38mm Keihin throttle bodies, oval sub-throttles46mm DKK Dellorto throttle body
IgnitionTCBI with digital advance-
LubricationWet sumpForced oil lubrication with 2 oil pumps
Spark PlugNGK, CR9EK-
StarterElectricElectric
Valve System4-
Drivetrain
ClutchWet, multiple discs, cable operatedPASC slipper clutch, cable operated
Final DriveChainChain 520 X-ring, 16:43
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)-
Primary DriveSealed chain42:76
Transmission / Drive6 Speed 6-Speed
Chassis
Trail (mm)102 mm-
Trail (in.)4.0 inches-
Wheel Travel - Front (in.)4.7 inches-
Wheel Travel - Rear (in.)5.4 inches-
Wheel Travel - Front (mm)120 mm-
Wheel Travel - Rear (mm)138 mm-
Frame TypeType: Aluminum BackboneChromium-Molybdenum-Steel frame using the engine as stressed element, powder coated
Suspension - Front41mm inverted cartridge fork with stepless compression and rebound damping, adjustable spring preloadWP APEX 48, open cartridge, compression & rebound (30 Clicks), preload (3 clicks)
Suspension - RearHorizontal monoshock with stepless rebound damping, adjustable spring preloadWP APEX - Monoshock, compression high-speed (3 turns) low-speed (30 clicks), rebound (30 clicks), preload (10 turns)
Rake25°-
Trail102 mm / 4..0 in-
Wheel Travel - Front120 mm / 4.7 in147 mm / 5.8 in
Wheel Travel - Rear135 mm / 5.4 in134 mm / 5.3 in
Wheels & Brakes
Brakes - Front Diameter (mm)300 mm-
Brakes - Rear Diameter (in.)9.8 inches-
Brakes - Rear Diameter (mm)250 mm-
Brakes - Front Diameter (in.)11.8 inches-
Brakes - Front2x 300mm 4 piston calipers2 x 320mm discs, radially mounted 4 piston caliper
Brakes - RearSingle 292mm disc 2 piston caliperSingle 240 mm disc, single piston caliper
ABS-Standard
Tyres - Front120/70 R17120/70-ZR 17
Tyres - Rear190/50 R17180/55-ZR 17
Wheels-Cast aluminium
Wheels - Front-3.5 x 17
Wheels - Rear-5.5 x 17