2012 Kawasaki Z 1000SX vs 2012 Kawasaki Z 1000SX vs 2025 Yamaha YZF-R9

Full specifications comparison • 3 motorcycles

Comparing 3 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
2012 Kawasaki Z 1000SX 2012 Kawasaki Z 1000SX

Sport

Engine
In-line four, four-stroke
Power
N/A
Top Speed
N/A
Weight
502.7 pounds
2025 Yamaha YZF-R9 2025 Yamaha YZF-R9

Sport

Engine
Four stroke, transverse triple cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder
Power
117.4 hp / 119PS / 87.5 kW @ 10000 rpm
Top Speed
N/A
Weight
195 kg / 430 lbs
Full Specifications
General
Year2011 - 122025
ColoursRealtree APG HD camouflage-
Make ModelKawasaki Z 1000SXYamaha YZF-R9
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 Height820 mm / 32.3 in.831 mm / 32.5 in
Wheelbase1,445 mm / 56.9 in.1420 mm / 55.9 in
Ground Clearance135 mm / 5.2 in140 mm / 5.5 in
Height1,170 mm / 46.1 in.1181 mm / 46.5.in
Length2,105 mm / 82.9 in.1181 mm / 46.5.in
Width790 mm / 31.1 in.706 mm / 27.8 in
Weights & Capacities
Wet Weight (lbs.)643.9 pounds-
Wet Weight (kg)292.1 kg195
Fuel Capacity (gal.)5.02 gallons-
Fuel Capacity (l)19.00 litres-
Dry Weight (lbs.)502.7 pounds-
Dry Weight (kg)228-
Dry Weight228 kg / 502.7 lbs-
Fuel Capacity18 Litres / 4.8 US gal14 Litres / 3.7 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 rpm117.4 hp / 119PS / 87.5 kW @ 10000 rpm
Max Torque110.00 Nm (11.2 kgf-m or 81.1 ft.lbs) @ 780093 Nm / 68.6lb-ft @ 7000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio0.5970 HP/kg-
Standing Start ¼ Mile10.9 sec-
Engine
Displacement (cc)1043.00 cc-
Displacement (ci)63.64 cubic inches-
Bore x Stroke (mm)77.0 x 56.0 mm-
Bore x Stroke (in,)3.0 x 2.2 inches-
Engine TypeIn-line four, four-stroke-
Fuel ControlDOHC-
Displacement1043 cc / 63.7 cu-in889 cc / 54.2 cu-in
Engine DetailFour stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valve per cylinder.Four stroke, transverse triple cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder
Fuel SystemInjection. 38 mm x 4 (Keihin) with oval sub-throttles-
Bore x Stroke77.0 x 56.0mm78 x 62.1 mm
Compression Ratio11.8:111.5:1
Cooling SystemLiquid cooledLiquid cooled
Engine LubricationForced lubrication, wet sump-
Engine Oil SpecificationSynthetic, 10W/40-
Fuel Consumption17.6 km/lit-
Fuel InductionDFIØ with four 38mm Keihin throttle bodies, oval sub-throttlesFuel injection with YCC-T
IgnitionDigitalTCI: Transistor Controlled Ignition
LubricationWet sumpWet sump
Spark PlugNGK, CR9EK-
StarterElectricElectric
Valve System4-
Drivetrain
ClutchWet mDouble disk, manualMultiplate assist and slipper clutch
Final DriveChainO-ring chain
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)-
Gearbox6-speed-
Primary DriveSealed chain-
Primary Drive Ratios-1.681 (79/47)
Transmission / Drive6 Speed Constant mesh 6-speed transmission
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 TypeAluminium twin-tubeAluminium Deltabox
Suspension - Front41 mm inverted fork with stepless compression and rebound damping and spring preload adjustabilityTelescopic fork, fully adjustable KYB
Suspension - RearHorizontal Back-link, gas-charged, with stepless rebound damping and cam-style spring preload adjustabilitySwingarm (link suspension), fully-adjustable KYB
Rake25°22.35°
Trail102 mm / 4..0 in94 mm / 3.7 in
Wheel Travel - Front120 mm / 4.7 in.119 mm / 4.7 in
Wheel Travel - Rear138 mm / 5.4 in.117 mm / 4.6 in
Electrical Systems
Lighting system30W x 2 halogen-
Wheels & Brakes
Brakes - Rear Diameter (mm)250 mm-
Brakes - Front Diameter (in.)11.8 inches-
Brakes - Front Diameter (mm)300 mm-
Brakes - Rear Diameter (in.)9.8 inches-
Brakes - Front2x 300mm 4 piston calipers2x 320mm hydraulic discs, 4-piston calipers, Brembo Stylema radial master cylinder
Brakes - RearSingle disc. Optional anti-lock brakingSingle 220mm hydraulic disc, single piston caliper
ABS-Standard
Tyres - Front120/70-ZR17120/70 ZR17 M/C (58W)
Tyres - Rear190/50-ZR17180/55 ZR17 M/C (73W)
Wheels - Front-MT3.5 x 17 M/C
Wheels - Rear-MT5.50 x 17 M/C