Comparisons / Comparison of Kawasaki Ninja 1000 ABS 2017 and Kawasaki Z 1000 SX 2012

Comparison of Kawasaki Ninja 1000 ABS 2017 and Kawasaki Z 1000 SX 2012 [S]ave

Attribute
Kawasaki Z 1000 SX 2012 ×
Kawasaki Ninja 1000 ABS 2017 ×
General
Production from (year)20122017
MakeKawasakiKawasaki
ModelKawasaki Z 1000 SXKawasaki Ninja 1000 ABS
CategorySportSport
Engine and transmission
Engine typeIn-line four, four-strokeIn-line four, four-stroke
Valves per cylinder4-
Fuel systemInjection. 38 mm x 4 (Keihin) with oval sub-throttlesInjection. DFI w/38mm Keihin throttle bodies (4) and oval sub-throttles
Displacement (cm³)1,0431,043
Power (kw)99.4146
Cooling systemLiquidLiquid
Transmission type,final driveChainChain
Torque (Nm)110113.5
Bore (mm)7777
Stroke (mm)5656
Gearbox6-speed6-speed
Fuel controlDouble Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)
DrivelineSealed chainSealed Chain
IgnitionDigitalTCBI with digital advance
ClutchWet mDouble disk, manualWet multi-disc, manual
Lubrication systemForced lubrication, wet sumpForced lubrication, wet sump with oil cooler
Compression11.8:111.8:1
Chassis
Front suspension41 mm inverted fork with stepless compression and rebound damping and spring preload adjustability41mm inverted cartridge fork with stepless compression and rebound damping, adjustable spring preload/4.7 in
Rear suspensionHorizontal Back-link, gas-charged, with stepless rebound damping and cam-style spring preload adjustabilityHorizontal monoshock with stepless rebound damping, remotely adjustable spring preload/5.4 in
Front brakesDouble disc. Optional anti-lock brakingDouble disc. ABS. Four-piston calipers. Radially mounted.
Rear brakesSingle disc. Optional anti-lock brakingSingle disc. ABS. Single-piston caliper.
Diameter (mm)250250
Frame typeAluminium twin-tubeAluminum backbone
Front tyre120/70-ZR17120/70-ZR17
Rear tyre190/50-ZR17190/50-ZR17
Front wheel travel (mm)120119
Rear wheel travel (mm)138140
Trail (mm)102102
Rake (fork angle) (degree)24.524.5
Other
StarterElectricElectric
Color options
  • green/black
  • grey/black
  • candy lime green/metallic carbon gray
  • metallic spark black/metallic graphite gray
Dimensions
Wheelbase (mm)1,4451,440
Kerb weight (kg)228234.1
Overall height (mm)1,1701,186
Overall length (mm)2,1052,101
Overall width (mm)790790
Seat height (mm)820815
Ground clearance (mm)135130
Performance
Fuel capacity (l)1917



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