2014 Kawasaki Z 1000SX vs 2025 BMW R 1300RT

Full specifications comparison • 2 motorcycles

Comparing 2 motorcycles
2014 Kawasaki Z 1000SX 2014 Kawasaki Z 1000SX

Sport touring

Engine
V2, four-stroke
Power
N/A
Top Speed
N/A
Weight
507.1 pounds
2025 BMW R 1300RT 2025 BMW R 1300RT

Sport touring

Engine
Four stroke, two cylinder horizontally opposed Boxer, with two overhead spur gear driven camshafts, a counterbalance shaft and variable intake camshaft control system BMW ShiftCam, 4 valves per cylinder, intake 44mm, outlet 35.6 mm
Power
107kW / 145hp @ 7750 rpm
Top Speed
N/A
Weight
281 kg / 619 lbs
Full Specifications
General
Year-2025
ColoursBlack, green/black-
Make Model-BMW R 1300RT
Dimensions
Width (in.)31.1 inches-
Wheelbase (mm)1,445 mm-
Wheelbase (in.)56.9 inches-
Seat Height (mm)820 mm-
Seat Height (in.)32.3 inches-
Length (mm)2,105 mm-
Length (in.)82.9 inches-
Height (mm)1,170 mm-
Height (in.)46.1 inches-
Ground Clearance (mm)135 mm-
Ground Clearance (in.)5.3 inches-
Width (mm)790 mm-
Seat Height820 mm / 32.3 in.780/860 mm / 30.7/33.9 in
Wheelbase1,445 mm / 56.9 in.1500 mm / 55.1 in
Height1,170 mm / 46.1 in.-
Length2,105 mm / 82.9 in.2229 mm / 87.8 in
Width790 mm / 31.1 in.971 mm / 38.2 in
Weights & Capacities
Wet Weight (lbs.)507.1 pounds-
Wet Weight (kg)230.0 kg281
Fuel Capacity (l)19.00 litres-
Fuel Capacity (gal.)5.02 gallons-
Fuel Capacity19.00 litres / 5.02 gallons24 Litres / 6.3 US gal
Wet Weight230.0 kg / 507.1 lbs281 kg / 619 lbs
Performance
Max Power-107kW / 145hp @ 7750 rpm
Max Torque111.00 Nm (11.3 kgf-m or 81.9 ft.lbs) @ 11300149 Nm / 110 lb-ft @ 6500 rpm
Engine
Displacement (ci)63.64 cubic inches-
Bore x Stroke (in,)3.0 x 2.2 inches-
Displacement (cc)1043.00 cc-
Bore x Stroke (mm)77.0 x 56.0 mm-
Engine TypeV2, four-stroke-
Fuel ControlDOHC-
Displacement-1300 cc / 79 cu-in
Engine DetailReed valve.Four stroke, two cylinder horizontally opposed Boxer, with two overhead spur gear driven camshafts, a counterbalance shaft and variable intake camshaft control system BMW ShiftCam, 4 valves per cylinder, intake 44mm, outlet 35.6 mm
Fuel SystemInjection-
Bore x Stroke-106.5 x 73 mm
Compression Ratio11.8:113.3:1
Cooling System-Liquid / Air cooled
Emissions-Closed-loop 3-way catalytic converter, EU5+
Engine LubricationForced lubrication, wet sump-
Engine Management-BMS-O
Fuel Induction-Electronic intake pipe injection, 52mm Ø throttle valve
Fuel Type-Unleaded super, octane number 95 (RON)
IgnitionDigital-
StarterElectricElectric
Valve System4-
EV Specifics
Battery Capacity-12 V / 10Ah, maintenance-free
Drivetrain
ClutchWet multi-disc, manualWet clutch with anti-hopping function, hydraulically activated
Final DriveChainShaft
Gear Ratios-1st 2.438 2nd 1.714 3rd. 1.296 4th 1.059 5th 0.906 6th 0.794
Primary DriveSealed chain-
Primary Drive Ratios-1.479
Secondary Drive Ratio-2.818
Transmission / Drive-Claw-shift 6-speed gearbox
Chassis
Trail (in.)4.0 inches-
Trail (mm)102 mm-
Frame TypeAluminium twin-tubeSteel, two-section with bolt on rear frame, load bearing engine
Suspension - Front41 mm inverted fork with stepless compression and rebound damping and spring preload adjustabilityBMW Motorrad EVO Telelever
Suspension - RearHorizontal Back-link, gas-charged, with stepless rebound damping and remote spring preload adjustabilityCast aluminium single-sided swing arm with BMW Motorrad EVO Paralever; WAD strut (travel-related damping), spring
Rake24.5°-
Steering Angle-64°
Trail102 mm / 4.0 in.115 mm / 4.5 in
Wheel Travel - Front-149 mm / 5.9 in
Wheel Travel - Rear-158 mm / 6.2 in
Wheels & Brakes
Brakes - Front Diameter (mm)300 mm-
Brakes - Rear Diameter (in.)9.8 inches-
Brakes - Rear Diameter (mm)250 mm-
Brakes - Front Diameter (in.)11.8 inches-
Brakes - FrontDouble disc. Floating discs.2 x 310mm floating discs, 4-piston radial brake calipers
Brakes - RearSingle discSingle 285mm disc, 2-piston floating caliper
ABS-BMW Motorrad Integral ABS Pro (full-integral, lean angle optimized)
Tyres - Front120/70-ZR17120/70 ZR17
Tyres - Rear190/50-ZR17190/55 ZR17
Wheels-Cast light alloy
Wheels - Front-3.50 x 17″
Wheels - Rear-6.00 x 17″