Positioned in Kawasaki's sport touring motorcycle lineup, the 2012 Kawasaki Z1000 SX Tourer pairs a 1043 cc (63.6 cu in) liquid-cooled in-line four, four-stroke architecture with road-focused gearing. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 136.1 HP (99.4 kW) at 9,600 rpm while maximum torque reaches 110 Nm (81.1 lb-ft) at 7,800 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 6-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 130.5 HP per liter and a 1,800 rpm working window between peak torque (7,800 rpm) and peak power (9,600 rpm), the engine character is reflecting a performance-oriented street tune that balances strong mid-range pull with an energetic top-end rush.
On the scales, the Z1000 SX Tourer measures 228 kg (503 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.6 HP/kg (1.68 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 822 mm (32.4 in) seat height — resulting in a taller command-style riding posture suited to medium-to-tall inseams, combined with a 1,445 mm (56.9 in) wheelbase engineered for balanced agility and highway composure. The 19-liter (5 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints.
Within MotoLibrary's Kawasaki archive, this model family spans 3 indexed model years from 2012 to 2016, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.
Specific Output
130.5 HP/L
Power-to-Weight
0.6 HP/kg (1.68 kg/HP)
Power Band Window
7,800–9,600 rpm
Standover Height
822 mm (32.4 in)
Engine
Displacement1043.0 ccm (63.64 cubic inches)
Engine TypeIn-line four, four-stroke
Engine DetailsIn-line four, four-stroke
Power136.1 HP (99.4 kW)) @ 9600 RPM
Torque110.0 Nm (11.2 kgf-m or 81.1 ft.lbs) @ 7800 RPM
Compression11.8:1
Bore x Stroke77.0 x 56.0 mm (3.0 x 2.2 inches)
Valves/Cylinder4
Fuel SystemInjection. 38 mm x 4 (Keihin) with oval sub-throttles
Fuel ControlDouble Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)
IgnitionDigital
LubricationForced lubrication, wet sump
CoolingLiquid
Transmission
Gearbox6-speed
Final DriveChain (final drive)
ClutchWet multi-disc, manual
Chassis
Frame TypeAluminium twin-tube
Rake24.5°
Trail102 mm (4.0 inches)
Front Suspension41 mm inverted fork with stepless compression and rebound damping and spring preload adjustability
Front Travel120 mm (4.7 inches)
Rear SuspensionHorizontal Back-link, gas-charged, with stepless rebound damping and cam-style spring preload adjustability
Rear Travel138 mm (5.4 inches)
Wheelbase1445 mm (56.9 inches)
Ground Clearance135 mm (5.3 inches)
Wheels & Brakes
Front Tyre120/70-ZR17
Rear Tyre190/50-ZR17
Front BrakesDouble disc. Optional ABS.
Front Brake Ø300 mm (11.8 inches)
Rear BrakesSingle disc. Optional ABS.
Rear Brake Ø250 mm (9.8 inches)
Dimensions & Weight
Weight incl.228.0 kg (502.7 pounds)
Seat Height822 mm (32.4 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
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Power
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Torque
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Seat Height
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Fuel Capacity
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Brakes
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Suspension
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Transmission
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