Kawasaki Ninja 1000SX (Z1000SX)
- Production years
- 2011–2019
- Brand
- Kawasaki
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KAWASAKI Z1000SX (2016-Present)
Selected year: 2019
Technical specifications
- Engine capacity
- 1,043 cm³
- Power
- 141 hp (105 kW) at 10,000 rpm
- Wet weight
- 228 kg
- Seat height
- 815 mm
Overview
The Kawasaki Ninja 1000SX (Z1000SX) is a sport tourer from the Z family, produced from 2011 through 2019. For 2019, its 1043 cm³ liquid-cooled inline-four makes 141 hp (105 kW) and 111 Nm at 7300 rpm; wet weight is 228 kg.
The 815 mm seat is 5 mm lower than on the 2018 model, while the 17-liter tank holds 2 liters less, so the 2019 version has a slightly lower seat and less fuel aboard. Compression and rebound damping are adjustable at the front, with rebound damping and spring preload adjustment at the rear; ABS is fitted to both brakes. Its chain final drive requires cleaning and adjustment.
Specifications
Engine
Engine
- Bore x stroke
- 77.0 x 56.0 mm
- Engine capacity
- 1,043 cm³
- Compression ratio
- 11.8:1
- Cooling system
- Liquid
- Engine type
- In-line four, four-stroke
- Fuel system
- Injection
- Ignition
- Digital
- Lubrication system
- Forced lubrication, wet sump
- Starting
- Electric
- Valves per cylinder
- 4
Performance and transmission
Performance and transmission
- 0 100 km h 0 62 mph
- 3.20 seconds
- 0 60 mph
- 3.00 seconds
- Power
- 141 hp (105 kW) at 10,000 rpm
- Power weight ratio
- 0.6371 HP/kg (dry)
- Torque
- 111 Nm at 7,300 rpm
- Clutch
- Wet multi-disc, manual
- Final drive
- Chain
- Gearbox
- Manual 6-speed
- Transmission type
- Manual
Dimensions and weight
Dimensions and weight
- Dry weight
- 221 kg
- Fuel capacity
- 17 L
- Ground clearance
- 125 mm
- Overall height
- 1,050 mm
- Overall length
- 2,040 mm
- Overall width
- 790 mm
- Seat height
- 815 mm
- Wet weight
- 228 kg
- Wheelbase
- 1,435 mm
Chassis and suspension
Chassis and suspension
- Frame
- Aluminium twin tube
- Front suspension
- Inverted fork with stepless compression and rebound damping and spring preload adjustability
- Front wheel travel
- 41 mm
- Rake
- 24.5°
- Rear suspension
- Horizontal Back-link, gas-charged with stepless rebound damping and spring preload adjustability
- Rear wheel travel
- 141 mm
- Trail
- 102 mm
Brakes and wheels
Brakes and wheels
- Abs
- Yes
- Front brakes
- Double disc. ABS. Floating discs. Hydraulic. Four-piston calipers.
- Front brakes diameter
- 310 mm
- Front tyre
- 120/70-17
- Rear brakes
- Single disc. ABS. Two-piston calipers.
- Rear brakes diameter
- 250 mm
- Rear tyre
- 190/50-17
Colours and equipment
Colours and equipment
- Colours
- Candy Lime Green/Metallic Spark Black, Metallic Carbon Gray/Metallic Spark Black, Candy Plasma Blue/Metallic Spark Black
- Warranty
- 24
Model years
2014
Torque: 110 Nm → 111 Nm
2015
Power: 136 hp (101 kW) → 142 hp (106 kW)
2017
Wet weight: 230 kg → 235 kg
2018
Wet weight: 235 kg → 230 kg
2019
Power: 142 hp (106 kW) → 141 hp (105 kW); Wet weight: 230 kg → 228 kg; Seat height: 820 mm → 815 mm; Fuel capacity: 19 L → 17 L
| Specification | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine capacity | 1,043 cm³ | 1,043 cm³ | 1,043 cm³ | 1,043 cm³ | 1,043 cm³ | 1,043 cm³ |
| Power | 136 hp (101 kW) | 142 hp (106 kW) | 142 hp (106 kW) | 142 hp (106 kW) | 142 hp (106 kW) | 141 hp (105 kW) |
| Torque | 111 Nm | 111 Nm | 111 Nm | 111 Nm | 111 Nm | 111 Nm |
| Dry weight | 230 kg | 230 kg | 230 kg | 235 kg | 230 kg | 228 kg |
| Seat height | 820 mm | 820 mm | 820 mm | 820 mm | 820 mm | 815 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 19 L | 19 L | 19 L | 19 L | 19 L | 17 L |
Pros and cons
Advantages
Strong acceleration
The claimed 0–60 mph time of 3.00 seconds points to rapid straight-line acceleration.
Adjustable suspension
Adjustments for damping and preload let riders tune the suspension to suit their load and road conditions.
ABS at both ends
ABS on the front and rear brakes helps reduce the risk of wheel lockup during hard braking.
Things to consider
Smaller tank than in 2018
The 17-liter tank is 2 liters smaller than the previous model year's, meaning less fuel aboard between fill-ups.
Substantial wet weight
At 228 kg wet, the bike takes more effort to maneuver at walking speed than a lighter motorcycle.
Chain maintenance
The chain final drive needs periodic cleaning and adjustment.
Rider fit
Rider fit calculator
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How to measure
Stand barefoot with your back to a wall. Hold a book firmly between your legs, then measure from the floor to the top edge of the book.
Estimated ground reach
Both feet likely flat
You should have a stable stance at a stop, although seat width and suspension setup still matter.
Seat height
815 mm
Approx. loaded height
785 mm
Estimate assumes about 30 mm of suspension sag. Seat width, footwear, luggage and suspension settings can change real reach. Always sit on the motorcycle before buying.
Fuel range calculator
Enter your expected fuel consumption to estimate the distance on a full tank, with or without a fuel reserve.
Tank 17 L at 7 L/100 km
Lower consumption = longer range.
Estimated range
243 km
With 10% reserve
219 km
This is a planning estimate, not a measured result. Speed, route, weather, load and riding style can change real consumption.
FAQ
How much power does the 2019 Kawasaki Ninja 1000SX (Z1000SX) make?
It makes 141 hp (105 kW).
How much does the 2019 Kawasaki Ninja 1000SX (Z1000SX) weigh?
Its wet weight is 228 kg, and its dry weight is 221 kg.
What is the seat height of the 2019 Kawasaki Ninja 1000SX (Z1000SX)?
The seat height is 815 mm.
How large is the fuel tank on the 2019 Kawasaki Ninja 1000SX (Z1000SX)?
The tank holds 17 liters, down from 19 liters on the 2018 model.
