| General |
| Year | 2011 - 12 | 2026 |
| Colours | Realtree APG HD camouflage | - |
| Make Model | Kawasaki Z 1000SX | Yamaha YZF-R7 |
| Warranty | 12 Months | - |
| Dimensions |
| Ground Clearance (in.) | 5.3 inches | - |
| Ground Clearance (mm) | 135 mm | - |
| Height (in.) | 46.1 inches | - |
| Height (mm) | 1,170 mm | - |
| Length (in.) | 82.9 inches | - |
| Length (mm) | 2,105 mm | - |
| Seat Height (mm) | 820 mm | - |
| Wheelbase (in.) | 56.9 inches | - |
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1,445 mm | - |
| Width (in.) | 31.1 inches | - |
| Width (mm) | 790 mm | - |
| Seat Height (in.) | 32.3 inches | - |
| Seat Height | 820 mm / 32.3 in. | 831 mm / 32.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 1,445 mm / 56.9 in. | 1395 mm / 54.9 in |
| Ground Clearance | 135 mm / 5.2 in | 135 mm / 5.3 in |
| Height | 1,170 mm / 46.1 in. | 1160 mm / 45.7 in |
| Length | 2,105 mm / 82.9 in. | 2070 mm / 81.5 in |
| Width | 790 mm / 31.1 in. | 724 mm / 28.5 in |
| Weights & Capacities |
| Wet Weight (lbs.) | 643.9 pounds | - |
| Wet Weight (kg) | 292.1 kg | 189 |
| Fuel Capacity (gal.) | 5.02 gallons | - |
| Fuel Capacity (l) | 19.00 litres | - |
| Dry Weight (lbs.) | 502.7 pounds | - |
| Dry Weight (kg) | 228 | - |
| Dry Weight | 228 kg / 502.7 lbs | - |
| Fuel Capacity | 18 Litres / 4.8 US gal | 14 Litres / 3.7 US gal |
| Wet Weight | 228 kg / 231 kg ABS | 189 kg / 417 lbs |
| Performance |
| Top Speed | 242.6 km/h / 150.7 mph | - |
| Max Power | 101.5 kW / 138 hp @ 9600 rpm | 54 kW / 72.4 hp @ 8750 rpm |
| Max Torque | 110.00 Nm (11.2 kgf-m or 81.1 ft.lbs) @ 7800 | 68 Nm / 50 lb-ft @ 6500 rpm |
| Power-to-Weight Ratio | 0.5970 HP/kg | - |
| Standing Start ¼ Mile | 10.9 sec | - |
| Engine |
| Displacement (cc) | 1043.00 cc | - |
| Displacement (ci) | 63.64 cubic inches | - |
| Bore x Stroke (mm) | 77.0 x 56.0 mm | - |
| Bore x Stroke (in,) | 3.0 x 2.2 inches | - |
| Engine Type | In-line four, four-stroke | - |
| Fuel Control | DOHC | - |
| Displacement | 1043 cc / 63.7 cu-in | 689 cc / 42.04 cu-in |
| Engine Detail | Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valve per cylinder. | Four stroke, parallel twin cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder |
| Fuel System | Injection. 38 mm x 4 (Keihin) with oval sub-throttles | - |
| Bore x Stroke | 77.0 x 56.0mm | 80 x 68.6 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 11.8:1 | 11.5:1 |
| Cooling System | Liquid cooled | Liquid cooled |
| Emissions | - | Euro 5 |
| Engine Lubrication | Forced lubrication, wet sump | - |
| Engine Oil Specification | Synthetic, 10W/40 | - |
| Exhaust | - | Integrated 2-into-1 exhaust pipes and muffler |
| Fuel Consumption | 17.6 km/lit | - |
| Fuel Induction | DFIØ with four 38mm Keihin throttle bodies, oval sub-throttles | Fuel injection with YCC-T |
| Ignition | Digital | TCI Transistor Controlled Ignition |
| Lubrication | Wet sump | Wet sump |
| Spark Plug | NGK, CR9EK | - |
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
| Valve System | 4 | - |
| Drivetrain |
| Clutch | Wet mDouble disk, manual | Multiplate wet clutch, with Assist & Slipper clutch |
| Final Drive | Chain | Chain |
| Gear Ratios | 1st 2.600 (39/15) 2nd 1.950 (39/20) 3rd 1.600 (24/15) 4th 1.389 (25/18) 5th 1.238 (26/21) 6th 1.136 (25/22) | - |
| Gearbox | 6-speed | - |
| Primary Drive | Sealed chain | - |
| Transmission / Drive | 6 Speed | 6 Speed constant mesh |
| Chassis |
| Trail (in.) | 4.0 inches | - |
| Trail (mm) | 102 mm | - |
| Wheel Travel - Front (mm) | 120 mm | - |
| Wheel Travel - Rear (in.) | 5.4 inches | - |
| Wheel Travel - Front (in.) | 4.7 inches | - |
| Wheel Travel - Rear (mm) | 138 mm | - |
| Frame Type | Aluminium twin-tube | A high-strength steel frame with a rigid-mount aluminum center |
| Suspension - Front | 41 mm inverted fork with stepless compression and rebound damping and spring preload adjustability | Telescopic fork adjustable for preload, rebound and compression |
| Suspension - Rear | Horizontal Back-link, gas-charged, with stepless rebound damping and cam-style spring preload adjustability | Linked-type Monocross shock, adjustable preload and rebound |
| Rake | 25° | 24° |
| Trail | 102 mm / 4..0 in | 91 mm / 3.6 in |
| Wheel Travel - Front | 120 mm / 4.7 in | 119 mm / 4.7 in |
| Wheel Travel - Rear | 135 mm / 5.4 in | 122 mm / 4.8 in |
| Electrical Systems |
| Lighting system | 30W x 2 halogen | - |
| Wheels & Brakes |
| Brakes - Rear Diameter (mm) | 250 mm | - |
| Brakes - Front Diameter (in.) | 11.8 inches | - |
| Brakes - Front Diameter (mm) | 300 mm | - |
| Brakes - Rear Diameter (in.) | 9.8 inches | - |
| Brakes - Front | Double disc. Optional anti-lock braking | 2x 298mm discs, 4-piston calipers |
| Brakes - Rear | Single disc. Optional anti-lock braking | Single 245mm disc, single piston caliper |
| ABS | - | Standard |
| Tyres - Front | 120/70-ZR17 | 120/70ZR17 Bridgestone- BATTLAX HYPERSPORT S23F |
| Tyres - Rear | 190/50-ZR17 | 180/55ZR17 Bridgestone- BATTLAX HYPERSPORT S23R |