Kawasaki Z1000 (Z1000SX, Ninja 1000SX): review, history, specs

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Class: naked

Production: 2003+

Related: Kawasaki ZX-9R

Models
Kawasaki Z1000

2003-2006

(All markets)

Kawasaki Z1000

2007-2009

(All markets)

Kawasaki Z1000

2010-2013

(All markets)

Kawasaki Z1000SX / Ninja 1000

2011-2013

(All markets)

Kawasaki Z1000 (2003-2006)
Kawasaki Z1000 (2007-2009)
Kawasaki Z1000 (2010-2013)
Kawasaki Z1000SX / Ninja 1000 (2011-2013)
Models
Kawasaki Z1000

2014-2016

(All markets)

Kawasaki Z1000SX / Ninja 1000

2014-2016

(All markets)

Kawasaki Z1000

2017-2020

(All markets)

Kawasaki Z1000R (Performance)

2017-2020

(All markets)

Kawasaki Z1000 (2014-2016)
Kawasaki Z1000SX / Ninja 1000 (2014-2016)
Kawasaki Z1000 (2017-2020)
Kawasaki Z1000R (2017-2020)
Models
Kawasaki Z1000SX / Ninja 1000

2017-2019

(All markets)

Kawasaki Z1000SX / Ninja 1000

2020+

(All markets)

Kawasaki Z1000SX / Ninja 1000 (2017-2019)
Kawasaki Ninja 1000SX (2020+)

Kawasaki Z1000R (2017-2020):

  • Brembo monobloc front brakes
  • Öhlins rear suspension
  • Akrapovic exhaust (+ Performance version)

Kawasaki Z1000 / Ninja 1000: electronic equipment

  • ABS - from 2007
  • KTRC (Kawasaki TRaction Control) 3-Mode - Z1000SX / Ninja 1000SX (from 2016)
  • Power Modes - Z1000SX / Ninja 1000SX (from 2016)
  • KIBS (Kawasaki Intelligent anti-lock Brake System) - Z1000SX / Ninja 1000SX (from 2017)
  • IMU (Inertial Measurement Unit) - Z1000SX / Ninja 1000SX (from 2017)
  • KCMF (Kawasaki Cornering Management Function) - Z1000SX / Ninja 1000SX (from 2018)
  • Electronic Cruise Control - Z1000SX / Ninja 1000SX (from 2020)
  • Smartphone connectivity - Z1000SX / Ninja 1000SX (from 2020)
  • TFT Colour Instrumentation - Z1000SX / Ninja 1000SX (from 2020)
  • KQS (Kawasaki Quick Shifter) - Z1000SX / Ninja 1000SX (from 2021)


History

History
Year Country Name / Frame / Engine
2003 All Name: Kawasaki Z1000

Code: ZR1000-A1

2004 All Name: Kawasaki Z1000

Code: ZR1000-A2

2005 All Name: Kawasaki Z1000

Code: ZR1000-A3

2006 All Name: Kawasaki Z1000

Code: ZR1000-A6F

2007 All Name: Kawasaki Z1000 + ABS

Code: ZR1000-B7F + ZR1000-C7F

2008 All Name: Kawasaki Z1000 + ABS

Code: ZR1000-B8F + ZR1000-C8F

2009 All Name: Kawasaki Z1000 + ABS

Code: ZR1000-B9F + ZR1000-C9F

2010 All Name: Kawasaki Z1000 + ABS

Code: ZR1000-DAF + ZR1000-EAF

2011 All Name: Kawasaki Z1000 + ABS; Kawasaki Z1000SX / Ninja 1000 + ABS

Code: ZR1000-DBF + ZR1000-EBF; ZX1000GBF + ZX1000HBF

2012 All Name: Kawasaki Z1000 + ABS; Kawasaki Z1000SX / Ninja 1000 + ABS

Code: ZR1000-DCF + ZR1000-ECF; ZX1000GCF + ZX1000HCF

2013 All Name: Kawasaki Z1000 + ABS; Kawasaki Z1000SX / Ninja 1000 + ABS

Code: ZR1000-DDF + ZR1000-EDF; ZX1000GDF + ZX1000HDF

2014 All Name: Kawasaki Z1000 + ABS; Kawasaki Z1000SX / Ninja 1000 + ABS

Code: ZR1000-FEF + ZR1000-GEF; ZX1000LEF + ZX1000MEF

2015 All Name: Kawasaki Z1000 + ABS; Kawasaki Z1000SX / Ninja 1000 + ABS

Code: ZR1000-FFF + ZR1000-GFF; ZX1000LFF + ZX1000MFF

2016 All Name: Kawasaki Z1000 + ABS; Kawasaki Z1000SX / Ninja 1000 ABS

Code: ZR1000-FGF + ZR1000-GGF; ZX1000MGF

2017 All Name: Kawasaki Z1000 ABS; Kawasaki Z1000SX / Ninja 1000 ABS

Code: ZR1000-HHF; ZX1000WHF

2018 All Name: Kawasaki Z1000 ABS; Kawasaki Z1000SX / Ninja 1000 ABS

Code: ZR1000-HJF; ZX1000WJF

2019 All Name: Kawasaki Z1000 ABS; Kawasaki Z1000SX / Ninja 1000 ABS

Code: ZR1000-HKF; ZX1000WKF

2020 All Name: Kawasaki Z1000 ABS; Kawasaki Ninja 1000SX

Code: ZR1000-HLF; ZX1002KLF

2021 All Name: Kawasaki Ninja 1000SX

Code: ZX1002KMFNL, ZX1002KMFNN

2022 All Name: Kawasaki Ninja 1000SX

Code: ZX1002KNFAL, ZX1002KNFNN, ZX1002KNFAN

2023 All Name: Kawasaki Ninja 1000SX

Code: ZX1002KPFAL, ZX1002KPFNN, ZX1002KPFAN

2024 All Name: Kawasaki Ninja 1000SX

Specifications

Kawasaki Z1000 / Ninja 1000SX: specs.

Specifications
DIMENSIONS Overall length 2080 mm / 81,9 in – Z1000 (2003-2006)

2090 mm / 82,3 in – Z1000 (2007-2009)

2095 mm / 82,5 in – Z1000 (2010-2013)

2045 mm / 80,5 in – Z1000 (2014+)

2105 mm / 82,9 in – Z1000SX / Ninja 1000 (2011-2016)

2100 mm / 82,7 in – Z1000SX / Ninja 1000 (2017+)

Overall width 770 mm / 30,3 in – Z1000 (2003-2006)

780 mm / 30,7 in – Z1000 (2007-2009)

805 mm / 31,7 in – Z1000 (2010-2013)

790 mm / 31,1 in – Z1000 (2014+), Z1000SX / Ninja 1000 (to 2019)

825 mm / 32,5 in – Ninja 1000SX (2020+)

Overall height 1055 mm / 41,5 in – Z1000 (2003-2006), Z1000 (2014+)

1065 mm / 41,9 in – Z1000 (2007-2009)

1085 mm / 42,7 in – Z1000 (2010-2013)

1170 mm / 46,1 in – Z1000SX / Ninja 1000 (2011-2016)

1185 mm / 46,6 in – Z1000SX / Ninja 1000 (2017-2019)

1190 mm / 46,8 in – Ninja 1000SX (2020+)

Seat height 820 mm / 32,3 in – Z1000 (2003-2009)

815 mm / 32,1 in – Z1000 (2010-2013), Z1000 (2014+), Z1000SX / Ninja 1000 (to 2019)

835 mm / 32,9 in – Ninja 1000SX (2020+)

Wheelbase 1420 mm / 55,9 in – Z1000 (2003-2006)

1445 mm / 56,9 in – Z1000 (2007-2009), Z1000SX / Ninja 1000 (2011-2016)

1440 mm / 56,7 in – Z1000 (2010-2013), Z1000SX / Ninja 1000 (2017+)

1435 mm / 56,5 in – Z1000 (2014+)

Ground clearance 145 mm / 5,7 in – Z1000 (2003-2006)

160 mm / 6,3 in – Z1000 (2007-2009)

140 mm / 5,5 in – Z1000 (2010-2013)

125 mm / 4,9 in – Z1000 (2014+)

135 mm / 5,3 in – Z1000SX / Ninja 1000 (2011-2016, 2020+)

130 mm / 5,1 in – Z1000SX / Ninja 1000 (2017-2019)

Dry weight
Curb (wet) weight 221 kg / 488 lbs – Z1000 (2003-2006)

228 kg / 503 lbs – Z1000 (2007-2009)

232 kg / 512 lbs – Z1000 ABS (2007-2009)

218 kg / 481 lbs – Z1000 (2010-2013)

221 kg / 487 lbs – Z1000 ABS (2010-2013)

220 kg / 485 lbs – Z1000 (2014+)

221 kg / 487 lbs – Z1000 ABS (2014+)

228 kg / 503 lbs – Z1000SX / Ninja 1000 (2011-2016)

231 kg / 509 lbs – Z1000SX / Ninja 1000 ABS (2011-2016)

235 kg / 518 lbs – Z1000SX / Ninja 1000 ABS (2017+)

FRAME Type Tubular diamond (steel) – Z1000 (2003-2009)

Tubular diamond (aluminum) – Z1000 (2010+)

Front suspension, travel 41 mm inverted telescopic fork (adjustable spring pre-load and rebound damping), 120 mm / 4,7 in – Z1000 (2003-2009)

41 mm inverted telescopic fork (fully adjustable), 120 mm / 4,7 in – Z1000 (2010+)

Rear suspension, travel Swingarm Unitrak with mono-shock (adjustable spring pre-load and rebound damping), 138 mm / 5,40 in – Z1000 (2003-2006), Z1000 (2010-2013)

Swingarm Unitrak with mono-shock (adjustable spring pre-load and rebound damping), 150 mm / 5,9 in – Z1000 (2007-2009)

Swingarm Unitrak with mono-shock (adjustable spring pre-load and rebound damping), 122 mm / 4,8 in – Z1000 (2014-2016)

Swingarm Unitrak with mono-shock (adjustable spring pre-load and rebound damping), 135 mm / 5,3 in – Z1000 (2017+)

Swingarm Unitrak with mono-shock (adjustable spring pre-load and rebound damping), 144 mm / 5,7 in – Z1000SX / Ninja 1000 (2017+)

Öhlins Rear Suspension - Z1000 R Edition (Europe)

Front tire size 120/70ZR-17 (58W)
Rear tire size 190/50ZR-17 (73W)
Front brake Double disc, 300 mm, 4-piston calipers – Z1000 (2003-2006)

Double disc, 300 mm, 4-piston radial calipers (optional - ABS) – Z1000 (2007-2009)

Double disc, 300 mm, 4-piston radial monoblock calipers (optional - ABS) – Z1000 (2010-2013), Z1000SX / Ninja 1000

Double disc, 310 mm, 4-piston radial monoblock calipers (optional - ABS) – Z1000 (2014+)

Brembo M50 monobloc - Z1000 R Edition (Europe)

Rear brake Single disc, 250 mm, 1-piston caliper – Z1000 (2003-2006)

Single disc, 250 mm, 1-piston caliper (optional ABS) – Z1000 (2007+)

Fuel capacity 19,0 l / 5,0 US gal – Z1000 (2003-2006), Z1000SX / Ninja 1000

18,5 l / 4,9 US gal – Z1000 (2007-2009)

15,0 l / 4,0 US gal – Z1000 (2010-2013)

17,0 l / 4,5 US gal – Z1000 (2014+)

Trail 101 mm / 3,97 in - Z1000 (2003-2006), Z1000 (2014+)

103 mm / 4,06 in – Z1000 (2007-2013)

102 mm / 4,01 in - Z1000SX / Ninja 1000 (to 2019)

98 mm / 3,8 in - Z1000SX / Ninja 1000 (2020+)

Fuel economy / consumption 5,8 l / 100 km (40,5 US mpg)[1]
ENGINE Type Liquid-cooled 4-stroke
Cylinder arrangement 4-cylinders, inline
Bore & Stroke 77,2 x 50,9 mm – Z1000 (2003-2009)

77,0 x 56,0 mm – Z1000 (2010+)

Displacement 953 cm³ (58,15 cu in) – Z1000 (2003-2009)

1043 cm³ (63,64 cu in) – Z1000 (2010+)

Compression ratio 11.2:1 – Z1000 (2003-2009)

11.8:1 – Z1000 (2010+)

Valve train Chain driven DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder
Max. power 127,0 hp (93,4 kW) / 10000 rpm – max. power for Z1000 (2003-2006)

125,0 hp (92,0 kW) / 10000 rpm – max. power for Z1000 (2007-2009)

138,0 hp (101,5 kW) / 9600 rpm – max. power for Z1000 (2010-2013), Z1000SX / Ninja 1000 (2011-2013)

142,0 hp (104,5 kW) / 10000 rpm – max. power for Z1000 (2014+), Z1000SX / Ninja 1000 (2014+)

Max. torque 95,6 Nm (9,7 kgf*m) / 8000 rpm – max. torque for Z1000 (2003-2006)

98,7 Nm (10,1 kgf*m) / 8200 rpm – max. torque for Z1000 (2007-2009)

110,0 Nm (11,2 kgf*m) / 7800 rpm – max. torque for Z1000 (2010-2013), Z1000SX / Ninja 1000 (2011-2013)

111,0 Nm (11,3 kgf*m) / 7300 rpm – max. torque for Z1000 (2014+), Z1000SX / Ninja 1000 (2014-2022)

111,0 Nm (11,3 kgf*m) / 8000 rpm – Ninja 1000SX (2023+)

Acceleration 0 to 100 km/h (0-60 mph) 3,24 sec.[2]
Top speed 232 km/h (144 mph)[3]
CARBURETION SYSTEM Type Fuel Injection, 4x Keihin TTK38 - Z1000 (2003-2006, 2010+)

Fuel Injection, 4x Keihin TTK36 Z1000 (2007-2009)

ID
DRIVE TRAIN Clutch Wet, multi-plate, cable operated

Assist & Slipper Clutch – Z1000 (2014+)

Transmission 6-speed
Final drive Chain
Primary reduction 1.714 – Z1000 (2003-2009)

1.627 – Z1000 (2010+)

Final reduction 2.625 – Z1000 (2003-2006)

2.667 – Z1000 (2007-2009)

2.800 – Z1000 (2010-2013)

2.867 – Z1000 (2014+)

Gear ratio

I

II

III

IV

V

VI


2.571 - Z1000 (2003-2009); 2.600 – Z1000 (2010+)

1.941 - Z1000 (2003-2009); 1.882 – Z1000 (2010-2013); 1.950 – Z1000 (2014+)

1.555 - Z1000 (2003-2009); 1.600 – Z1000 (2010+)

1.333 - Z1000 (2003-2009); 1.389 – Z1000 (2010+)

1.200 - Z1000 (2003-2009); 1.238 – Z1000 (2010+)

1.095 - Z1000 (2003-2009); 1.136 – Z1000 (2010-2013); 1.107 – Z1000 (2014+)

ELECTRICAL Ignition Digital (transistorized)
Alternator Three-phase AC, 24A 14V at 5000 rpm
Battery capacity 12V-8Ah – Z1000 (2003-2013)

12V-10Ah – Z1000 (2014+)

Images

Kawasaki Z1000 / Ninja 1000SX: images, gallery.

Kawasaki Z1000 2003-2006
Kawasaki Z1000 2007-2009
Kawasaki Z1000 2010-2013
Kawasaki Z1000 2014-2016
Kawasaki Z1000 (2017-2020)
Kawasaki Z1000SX / Ninja 1000 (2017-2019)
Kawasaki Ninja 1000SX (2020+)
Kawasaki Ninja 1000SX (2020+)
Kawasaki Ninja 1000SX (2020+)

Videos

Kawasaki Z1000 / Ninja 1000SX: video.

Load video
YouTube
2018 Kawasaki Z1000 review
Load video
YouTube
2020 Kawasaki Ninja 1000SX Review

Manuals

Kawasaki Z1000 / Ninja 1000SX: manuals, parts, microfiches.

  1. ↑ kawasaki.co.uk | 2020 Ninja 1000SX | Fuel consumption
  2. ↑ Motorcycle Consumer News (MCN) "Performance Index 2015" | Kawasaki Z1000 ABS (03/2014) | 0-60 mph
  3. ↑ Motorcycle Consumer News (MCN) "Performance Index 2015" | Kawasaki Z1000 ABS (03/2014) | Top speed
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