The 2013 Kawasaki Z1000SX is basically the Z1000 fighter at core. It gets an array of minor changes and of-course the cosmetic one to make it more appealing for 2013. A newly designed air intake ensures that the 1043cc engine that produces a massive 138 PS of power breathes easy. The riding position is updated to a more relaxed and upright position making it a more comfortable tourer. The speedometer console is a classy mix of analogue and an LCD screen that shows all the basic information. Other positive moves to make it a more able tourer include the addition of a 19L tank and an adjustable wind-shield. The massive dual exhausts and the sharp styling compliment the Z1000SX with some serious aggression. Check out the 2013 Kawasaki Z1000SX gallery for more photographs.
2013 Kawasaki Z1000SX technical specifications
- Engine type -Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke In-Line Four
- Displacement – 1,043 cm3
- Bore x stroke – 77.0 x 56.0 mm
- Compression ratio – 11.8:1
- Valve/Induction system – DOHC, 16 valves
- Fuel system – Fuel injection
- Ignition – Digital
- Starting – Electric
- Lubrication – Forced lubrication, wet sump
- Transmission – 6-speed
- Final Drive – Sealed chain
- Clutch – Wet multi-disc, manual
- Maximum power – 101.5kW {138 PS} / 9,600 rpm
- Maximum torque – 110 Nï½¥m {11.2 kgf-m} / 7,800 rpm
- Frame type – Aluminium twin-tube
- Rake/Trail – 24.5°/ 102 mm
- Wheel travel, front – 120 mm
- Wheel travel, rear – 138 mm
- Tyre, front – 120/70ZR17M/C (58W)
- Tyre, rear – 190/50ZR17M/C (73W)
- Steering angle – left / right – 31° / 31°
- Suspension front – 41 mm inverted fork with stepless compression and rebound damping and spring preload adjustability
- Suspension rear – Horizontal Back-link, gas-charged, with stepless rebound damping and cam-style spring preload adjustability
- Brakes front – Dual semi-floating 300 mm petal discs Dual radial-mount, opposed 4-piston
- Brakes rear – Single 250 mm petal disc Single-piston
- Dimensions (L x W x H) – 2.105 x 790 x 1.170/1.230 mm
- Wheelbase – 1,445 mm
- Ground Clearance – 135 mm
- Seat height – 820 mm
- Fuel capacity – 19 litres
- Curb Mass – 228 kg / 231 kg (ABS)
