Kawasaki Z 1000SX (2011-12)

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The Kawasaki Z 1000SX is a model produced between 2011 and 2012. The motorcycle has a four-stroke, transverse four-cylinder, DOHC engine with a capacity of 1043cc. It has a liquid-cooled cooling system, a compression ratio of 11.8:1, and uses synthetic 10W/40 engine oil. Its max power output is 101.5 kW/138 hp at 9600 rpm and it has a max torque of 110 Nm/1.2 kg-fm at 7800 rpm. The engine is equipped with DFI (R) using four 38mm Keihin throttle bodies with oval sub-throttles, ignition via a TCBI with a digital advance, and NGK CR9EK spark plugs. The transmission has six speeds and uses a wet, multiple-disc clutch that is cable-operated. The bike features 2-piston caliper rear brakes, 4-piston caliper front brakes, a 1445 mm wheelbase, and a seat height of 822 mm. It has a top speed of 242.6 km/h / 150.7 mph, Acceleration to 60 km/h takes 2.6 seconds, and Standing quarter-mile takes 10.9 seconds. The bike has a fuel tank capacity of 18 liters/ 4.8 US gallons and is capable of an average fuel consumption of 17.6 km/liter. The kerb weight of the bike was 228 kg and 231 kg for the ABS version. The dimensions of the bike are Length 2105mm, Width 790mm, Height 1230mm, ground clearance 135mm. The bike features a 41mm inverted cartridge fork front suspension with stepless compression and rebound damping and a horizontal monoshock rear suspension with stepless rebound damping and adjustable spring preload. The front tire measures 120/70 R17, while the rear is 190/50 R17.

Technical specifications:

Make Model: Kawasaki Z 1000SX

Year: 2011 – 12


Engine: Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valve per cylinder.
Capacity: 1043 cc / 63.7 cu-in
Bore x Stroke: 77.0 x 56.0mm
Cooling System: Liquid cooled
Compression Ratio: 11.8:1
Lubrication: Wet sump
Engine Oil: Synthetic, 10W/40
Induction: DFI (R) with four 38mm Keihin throttle bodies, oval sub-throttles
Ignition: TCBI with digital advance
Spark Plug: NGK, CR9EK
Starting: Electric
Max Power: 101.5 kW / 138 hp @ 9600 rpm
Max Torque: 110 Nm / 1.2 kg-fm @ 7800 rpm
Clutch: Wet, multiple discs, cable operated
Transmission: 6 Speed

Final Drive: Chain
Gear Ratio: 1st 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)
Frame: Type: Aluminum Backbone
Front Suspension: 41mm inverted cartridge fork with stepless compression and rebound damping, adjustable spring preload
Front Wheel Travel: 120 mm / 4.7 in
Rear Suspension: Horizontal monoshock with stepless rebound damping, adjustable spring preload
Rear Wheel Travel: 135 mm / 5.4 in
Front Brakes: 2x 300mm 4 piston calipers
Rear Brakes: Single 292mm disc 2 piston caliper
Front Tyre: 120/70 R17
Rear Tyre: 190/50 R17
Rake: 25 degrees
Trail: 102 mm / 4..0 in
Dimension: Length 2105 mm / 82.8 in Width 790 mm / 31.1 in Height 1230 mm / 48.4 in
Wheelbase: 1445 mm / 56.8 in
Seat Height: 822 mm / 32.3 in
Ground Clearance: 135 mm / 5.2 in
Wet Weight: 228 kg / 231 kg ABS
Fuel Capacity: 18 Litres / 4.8 US gal
Consumption average: 17.6 km/lit

Standing 1/4 Mile: 10.9 sec
Top Speed: 242.6 km/h / 150.7 mph

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