Z1000 SX Tourer

2016 Kawasaki Z1000 SX Tourer Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

Engineered by Kawasaki for the sport touring motorcycle segment, the 2016 Kawasaki Z1000 SX Tourer utilizes a 1043 cc (63.6 cu in) liquid-cooled in-line four, four-stroke layout. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 140.1 HP (102.3 kW) at 10,000 rpm while maximum torque reaches 111 Nm (81.9 lb-ft) at 7,300 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 6-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 134.3 HP per liter and a 2,700 rpm working window between peak torque (7,300 rpm) and peak power (10,000 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 230 kg (507 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.61 HP/kg (1.64 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 820 mm (32.3 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.