New 2011 Kawasaki Z1000SX

**Hillbilly** · 22nd October 2010, 17:39

Here's a look at the new 2011 Kawasaki Z1000Sx knwon as the Ninja 1000SX in the US. Some pix are obviously from the US, but what a beautiful bike. Seems Honda got it all wrong with the VFR1200 and Kawasaki got everything right with the Z1000SX:

**Gibbo89** · 22nd October 2010, 19:39

First thing that comes to mind: tail tidy

other than that, it looks sweet.

**=cJ=** · 22nd October 2010, 21:31

Couple of photos there I swear you could stick Suzuki stickers on and call it a B-King.

**James Deuce** · 22nd October 2010, 21:38

Originally Posted by =cJ=

Couple of photos there I swear you could stick Suzuki stickers on and call it a B-King.

Could I buy some weed Mr?

**NZsarge** · 22nd October 2010, 21:42

Originally Posted by =cJ=

Couple of photos there I swear you could stick Suzuki stickers on and call it a B-King.

Whatcho talkin' 'bout willis?!
Doesn't look anything remotely like a B-King.... Oh I get it, this is a troll right?
Back to the bike at hand.. This to me is aimed squarely at the likes of the Fazer FZ1, nice bike too. Will be interesting to see the specs etc.

**NZsarge** · 22nd October 2010, 21:45

Got a question, why are Kawasaki going back to the sodding eliptical chain adjuster?

**NZsarge** · 22nd October 2010, 21:49

Originally Posted by Hillbilly

Seems Honda got it all wrong with the VFR1200

I think the biggest thing Honda got wrong with the VFR was the price! I certainly could see why one wouldn't go the styling that much but it's grown on me a bit, never gonna consider it a "looker" but I don't loath it like I used too.

**AllanB** · 22nd October 2010, 22:20

Kawasakis muffler designer should be shot.

Another boring fairing-covered bike. Naked is where the fun is

Just quietly apart from the mufflers it looks kind of spunky

**yachtie10** · 22nd October 2010, 22:34

Originally Posted by Hillbilly

Here's a look at the new 2011 Kawasaki Z1000Sx knwon as the Ninja 1000SX in the US. Some pix are obviously from the US, but what a beautiful bike. Seems Honda got it all wrong with the VFR1200 and Kawasaki got everything right with the Z1000SX:

Nice bbike but isnt it up against the predator?
VFR is in a different bracket

**NZsarge** · 23rd October 2010, 00:20

Originally Posted by yachtie10

Nice bbike but isnt it up against the predator?
VFR is in a different bracket

Z1000 is what the Honda Predator is up against.
This bike is known as the Ninja 1000 SX

**NZsarge** · 23rd October 2010, 00:29

Roughly 225kg kerb weight, 3 position windscreen... interesting enough.. No mention of power or torque that i've seen yet.

**Hillbilly** · 23rd October 2010, 00:55

Here ya all go - the specs:

Make Model: Kawasaki Z 1000SX

Year: 2011

Engine: Liquid cooled, four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valve per cylinder.

Capacity: 1043

Bore x Stroke: 77.0 x 56.0mm

Compression Ratio: 11.8:1

Induction: DFI® with four 38mm Keihin throttle bodies, oval sub-throttles

Ignition / Starting: TCBI with digital advance / electric

Max Power: 101.5 kW 138 CV

Max Torque: 110 Nm 11.2 kg-fm @ 7800 rpm

Transmission / Drive: 6 Speed / chain

FrameType: Aluminum Backbone

Rake/Trail: 24.5 degrees / 4.1 in.

Front Suspension: 41 mm inverted fork with rebound damping and progressive compression and preload adjustment

Rear Suspension: Back-link rear horizontal coupling charged gas, progressive rebound damping and spring preload adjustment

Front Brakes: 2x 300mm discs 4 piston caliper

Rear Brakes: Single 250mm disc 1 piston caliper

Front Tyre: 120/70 -R17

Rear Tyre: 190/50- ZR17

Seat Height: 822 mm

Weight: 228 kg / 231 kg ABS

Fuel Capacity: 19 Litres