Kawasaki Z 1000SX Specs

2011 - 2019 • 4 variants

Kawasaki has built the Z 1000SX, a naked bike, across 4 variants since 2011, most recently updated for 2019. Under the tank sits a four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valve per cylinder., 1043.0 cc in capacity. It makes 138 hp at peak. Torque tops out at 110 Nm.

About the Kawasaki Z 1000SX

Kawasaki introduced the Z 1000SX as part of their Naked bike range, with production running from 2011 to 2019. This technical reference page documents the full specification sheet for the Kawasaki Z 1000SX, including engine displacement, power and torque figures, frame and suspension geometry, braking systems, and overall dimensions. Select a model year above to view year-specific technical data. Specifications are compiled from official manufacturer sources.

Kawasaki Z 1000SX by Year

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Spec Evolution

How key specs changed across production years.

Specification	2012	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2019
Ground Clearance (mm)	135 mm	135 mm	135 mm	135 mm	135 mm	135 mm	125 mm ↓
Ground Clearance (in.)	5.3 inches	5.3 inches	5.3 inches	5.3 inches	5.3 inches	5.3 inches	4.9 inches ↓
Fuel Control	DOHC	Single Overhead Cams (SOHC)	DOHC	Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)	Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)	Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)	Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)
Engine Type	In-line four, four-stroke	V2, four-stroke	V2, four-stroke	In-line four, four-stroke	In-line four, four-stroke	In-line four, four-stroke	In-line four, four-stroke
Displacement (cc)	1043.00 cc	-	1043.00 cc	1043.00 cc	1043.00 cc	1043.00 cc	1043.0 cc
Frame Type	Aluminium twin-tube	Type: Aluminum Backbone	Aluminium twin-tube	Aluminium twin-tube	Aluminium twin-tube	Aluminium twin-tube	Aluminium twin tube
Seat Height	822 mm / 32.3 in	822 mm / 32.3 in	820 mm / 32.3 in. ↓	820 mm / 32.3 in.	820 mm / 32.3 in.	820 mm / 32.3 in.	815 mm / 32.1 in. ↓
Wheelbase	1445 mm / 56.8 in	1445 mm / 56.8 in	1,445 mm / 56.9 in. ↓	1,445 mm / 56.9 in.	1,445 mm / 56.9 in.	1,445 mm / 56.9 in.	1435 mm / 56.5 in. ↑
Brakes - Front	2x 300mm 4 piston calipers	2x 300mm 4 piston calipers	Double disc. Floating discs.	Double disc. Floating discs.	Double disc. Floating discs. Dual radial-mount, monobloc, opposed 4-piston. Optional ABS.	Double disc. Floating discs. Dual radial-mount, monobloc, opposed 4-piston. Optional ABS.	Double disc. ABS. Floating discs. Hydraulic. Four-piston calipers.
Engine Detail	Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valve per cylinder.	Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valve per cylinder.	Reed valve.	-	-	-	-
Fuel Capacity	19.00 litres / 5.02 gallons	18 Litres / 4.8 US gal ↓	19.00 litres / 5.02 gallons ↑	19.00 litres / 5.02 gallons	19.00 litres / 5.02 gallons	19.00 litres / 5.02 gallons	17.00 litres / 4.49 US gallons ↓
Brakes - Rear	Single 292mm disc 2 piston caliper	Single 292mm disc 2 piston caliper	Single disc	Single disc. Optional ABS.	Single disc. Single piston. Optional ABS.	Single disc. Single piston. Optional ABS.	Single disc. ABS. Two-piston calipers.
Suspension - Front	41mm inverted cartridge fork with stepless compression and rebound damping, adjustable spring preload	41mm inverted cartridge fork with stepless compression and rebound damping, adjustable spring preload	41 mm inverted fork with stepless compression and rebound damping and spring preload adjustability	41 mm inverted fork with stepless compression and rebound damping and spring preload adjustability	41 mm inverted fork with stepless compression and rebound damping and spring preload adjustability	41 mm inverted fork with stepless compression and rebound damping and spring preload adjustability	Inverted fork with stepless compression and rebound damping and spring preload adjustability
Suspension - Rear	Horizontal Back-link, gas-charged, with stepless rebound damping and cam-style spring preload adjustability	Horizontal monoshock with stepless rebound damping, adjustable spring preload	Horizontal Back-link, gas-charged, with stepless rebound damping and remote spring preload adjustability	Horizontal Back-link, gas-charged, with stepless rebound damping and remote spring preload adjustability	Horizontal Back-link, gas-charged, with stepless rebound damping and remote spring preload adjustability	Horizontal Back-link, gas-charged, with stepless rebound damping and remote spring preload adjustability	Horizontal Back-link, gas-charged with stepless rebound damping and spring preload adjustability
Fuel System	Injection. 38 mm x 4 (Keihin) with oval sub-throttles	Injection	Injection	Injection. 38 mm x 4 (Keihin) with oval sub-throttles	Injection	Injection	Injection. DFI 4 X 38 mm with oval sub throttles
Colours	Realtree APG HD camouflage	Black, green/black	Black, green/black	Black/grey, green/black, red/grey	Candy Lime Green/Metallic Spark Black, Metallic Carbon Gray/Metallic Spark Black, Candy Plasma Blue/Metallic Spark Black	Candy Lime Green/Metallic Spark Black, Metallic Carbon Gray/Metallic Spark Black, Candy Burnt Orange/Metallic Spark Black	Candy Lime Green/Metallic Spark Black, Metallic Carbon Gray/Metallic Spark Black, Candy Plasma Blue/Metallic Spark Black
Clutch	Wet, multiple discs, cable operated	Wet, multiple discs, cable operated	Wet multi-disc, manual	Wet multi-disc, manual	Wet multi-disc, manual	Wet multi-disc, manual	-
Height	1,170 mm / 46.1 in.	1230 mm / 48.4 in ↑	1,170 mm / 46.1 in. ↓	1,170 mm / 46.1 in.	1,170 mm / 46.1 in.	1,170 mm / 46.1 in.	1050 mm / 41.3 in. ↑
Length	2105 mm / 82.8 in	2105 mm / 82.8 in	2,105 mm / 82.9 in. ↓	2,105 mm / 82.9 in.	2,105 mm / 82.9 in.	2,105 mm / 82.9 in.	2040 mm / 80.3 in. ↑
Wet Weight	228.0 kg / 502.7 lbs	228 kg / 231 kg ABS	230.0 kg / 507.1 lbs ↑	230.0 kg / 507.1 lbs	230.0 kg / 507.1 lbs	235.0 kg / 518.1 lbs ↑	221.0 kg / 487.2 lbs ↓
Warranty	12 Months	12 Months	-	-	-	-	24 Months Unlimited Kilometres
Compression Ratio	11.8:1	11.8:1	11.8:1	11.8:1	11.8:1	11.8:1	10.3:1 ↓
Tyres - Front	120/70-ZR17	120/70 R17	120/70-ZR17	120/70-ZR17	120/70-ZR17	120/70-ZR17	120/70-17
Width	790 mm / 31.1 in.	790 mm / 31.1 in	790 mm / 31.1 in.	790 mm / 31.1 in.	790 mm / 31.1 in.	790 mm / 31.1 in.	790 mm / 31.1 in.
Gearbox	6-speed	2-speed ↓	-	6-speed	6-speed	6-speed	-
Tyres - Rear	190/50-ZR17	190/50 R17	190/50-ZR17	190/50-ZR17	190/50-ZR17	190/50-ZR17	-
Rake	25°	25°	24.5° ↓	24.5°	24.5°	24.5°	-
Trail	102 mm / 4..0 in	102 mm / 4..0 in	102 mm / 4.0 in.	102 mm / 4.0 in.	102 mm / 4.0 in.	102 mm / 4.0 in.	-
Wheel Travel - Front	120 mm / 4.7 in.	120 mm / 4.7 in	-	-	-	120 mm / 4.7 in.	41 mm / 1.6 in. ↓
Wheel Travel - Rear	138 mm / 5.4 in.	135 mm / 5.4 in ↓	-	-	-	144 mm / 5.7 in.	-
Ignition	Digital	TCBI with digital advance	Digital	Digital	Digital	Digital	Digital
Max Torque	110.00 Nm (11.2 kgf-m or 81.1 ft.lbs) @ 7800	110 Nm / 1.2 kg-fm @ 7800 rpm	111.00 Nm (11.3 kgf-m or 81.9 ft.lbs) @ 11300 ↑	111.00 Nm (11.3 kgf-m or 81.9 ft.lbs) @ 11300 Revolutions	111.00 Nm (11.3 kgf-m or 81.9 ft.lbs) @ 7300 Revolutions	111.00 Nm (11.3 kgf-m or 81.9 ft.lbs) @ 7300 Revolutions	111.0 Nm (11.3 kgf-m or 81.9 ft.lbs) @ 7300 Revolutions

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