Kawasaki Z 1000SX Tourer
- Production years
- 2011–2016
- Brand
- Kawasaki
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KAWASAKI Z1000SX Tourer (2016-Present)
Selected year: 2016
Technical specifications
- Engine capacity
- 1,043 cm³
- Power
- 140 hp (104 kW) at 10,000 rpm
- Wet weight
- 230 kg
- Seat height
- 820 mm
Overview
The Kawasaki Z 1000SX Tourer is a sport tourer from the Z family, produced from 2011 to 2016. The 2016 model uses a 1043.0 cm³ liquid-cooled inline-four and makes 140 hp (104 kW), with 111 Nm of torque at 7300 rpm; its wet weight is 230 kg.
The 820 mm seat height affects how easily you can reach the ground, and the 230 kg wet weight can take effort to maneuver at walking pace. Both ends of the suspension offer adjustment, so you can tune spring preload and damping; saddle-bag carrying capability adds a way to bring luggage, while the chain final drive requires routine 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
- Power
- 140 hp (104 kW) at 10,000 rpm
- Power weight ratio
- 0.6145 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
- Carrying capacity
- Saddle bags.
- Dry weight
- 228 kg
- Fuel capacity
- 19 L
- Ground clearance
- 135 mm
- Overall height
- 1,170 mm
- Overall length
- 2,105 mm
- Overall width
- 790 mm
- Seat height
- 820 mm
- Wet weight
- 230 kg
- Wheelbase
- 1,445 mm
Chassis and suspension
Chassis and suspension
- Frame
- Aluminium twin-tube
- Front suspension
- 41 mm inverted fork with stepless compression and rebound damping and spring preload adjustability
- Front wheel travel
- 120 mm
- Rake
- 24.5°
- Rear suspension
- Horizontal Back-link, gas-charged, with stepless rebound damping and remote spring preload adjustability
- Rear wheel travel
- 138 mm
- Trail
- 102 mm
Brakes and wheels
Brakes and wheels
- Abs
- Optional
- Front brakes
- Double disc. Optional ABS. Floating discs. Dual radial-mount, monobloc, opposed 4-piston.
- Front brakes diameter
- 300 mm
- Front tyre
- 120/70-ZR17
- Rear brakes
- Single disc. Optional ABS.
- Rear brakes diameter
- 250 mm
- Rear tyre
- 190/50-ZR17
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
Model years
2014
Power: 136 hp (101 kW) → 140 hp (104 kW); Torque: 110 Nm → 111 Nm; Seat height: 822 mm → 820 mm
| 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) | 136 hp (101 kW) | 136 hp (101 kW) | 140 hp (104 kW) | 140 hp (104 kW) | 140 hp (104 kW) |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 110 Nm | 110 Nm | 111 Nm | 111 Nm | 111 Nm |
| Wet weight | 230 kg | 228 kg | 228 kg | 230 kg | 230 kg | 230 kg |
| Seat height | 822 mm | 822 mm | 822 mm | 820 mm | 820 mm | 820 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 19 L | 19 L | 19 L | 19 L | 19 L | 19 L |
Pros and cons
Advantages
Adjustable suspension
Preload and damping adjustments at both ends let you tune the suspension for your load and preferred setup.
Saddle-bag carrying capability
The provision for saddle bags gives the bike a practical way to carry luggage.
Things to consider
ABS is optional
Anti-lock braking is not standard, so the bike may not have ABS.
Chain final drive
The chain needs regular cleaning, lubrication, and adjustment.
Weight at low speed
At 230 kg wet, the bike can require more effort to maneuver in tight spaces or while parking.
Rider fit
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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
Balls of both feet likely down
You should reach on both sides, but probably not with your heels fully down.
Seat height
820 mm
Approx. loaded height
790 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 19 L at 7 L/100 km
Lower consumption = longer range.
Estimated range
271 km
With 10% reserve
244 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 2016 Kawasaki Z 1000SX Tourer make?
It produces 140 hp (104 kW).
What is the engine capacity and torque?
Its liquid-cooled inline-four has a displacement of 1043.0 cm³ and makes 111 Nm at 7300 rpm.
How tall is the seat?
The seat height is 820 mm.
Does the 2016 Kawasaki Z 1000SX Tourer have ABS?
ABS is optional on the front and rear brakes.
