Comparisons / Comparison of Bimota DB5 and Kawasaki Z 1000 SX 2011

Comparison of Bimota DB5 and Kawasaki Z 1000 SX 2011 [S]ave

Attribute
Kawasaki Z 1000 SX 2011 ×
Bimota DB5 ×
General
Production from (year)20112016
MakeKawasakiBimota
ModelKawasaki Z 1000 SXBimota DB5
CategorySportSport
Engine and transmission
Engine typeIn-line four, four-strokeV2, four-stroke
Valves per cylinder42
Fuel systemInjection. 38 mm x 4 (Keihin) with oval sub-throttlesInjection
Engine details-Ducati 1100DS engine. L-twin.
Displacement (cm³)1,0431,078
Power (kw)99.471.5
Cooling systemLiquidOil & air
Transmission type,final driveChainChain
Torque (Nm)110105
Bore (mm)7794
Stroke (mm)5671.5
Gearbox-6-speed
Fuel controlDouble Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)Desmodromic valve control
DrivelineSealed chain-
ClutchWet mDouble disk, manualDry multiplate
Lubrication systemForced lubrication, wet sump-
Compression11.8:110.7:1
Chassis
Front suspension41 mm inverted fork with stepless compression and rebound damping and spring preload adjustabilityMarsocchi upside-down fully adjustable forks
Rear suspensionHorizontal Back-link, gas-charged, with stepless rebound damping and cam-style spring preload adjustabilityExtreme Tech Monoshock
Front brakesDouble disc. Optional anti-lock brakingSingle disc. Brembo, 4-pistons, 4-pads with radial Brembo calipers
Rear brakesSingle discSingle disc. 2-pistons, Bimota caliper
Diameter (mm)250220
Frame typeAluminium twin-tubeTubular chrome-molybdenum steel
Front tyre120/70-ZR17120/70-17
Rear tyre190/50-ZR17180/55-17
Front wheel travel (mm)120120
Rear wheel travel (mm)138120
Trail (mm)102100
Rake (fork angle) (degree)24.524
Other
StarterElectricElectric
Color options-
  • red/white/green
Dimensions
Wheelbase (mm)1,4451,430
Dry weight (kg)228169
Power/weight ratio0.4360.4231
Overall height (mm)1,1701,110
Overall length (mm)2,1052,050
Overall width (mm)790830
Seat height (mm)820810
Ground clearance (mm)135130
Performance
Fuel capacity (l)1916



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