Kawasaki Z1000sx vs Kawasaki Zzr1400
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Kawasaki Z1000sx vs Kawasaki Zzr1400. Kawasaki Z1000sx: 140 hp @ 10,000 rpm hp, 235 kg (wet/curb weight, with panniers) weight, top speed 240 km/h (estimated, electronically limited), Motoryk rating 8.0/10. Kawasaki Zzr1400: 210 hp @ 10,000 rpm (post-2012 model; earlier models ~190 hp) hp, 268 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 299 km/h (electronically limited; estimated unrestricted ~320+ km/h), Motoryk rating 8.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Kawasaki Z1000sx
Kawasaki Zzr1400
Horsepower (hp)
140 hp
210 hp
Torque (Nm)
111 Nm
162 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
240 km/h
299 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
235 kg
268 kg
Type
Sport
Sport
Horsepower
140 hp @ 10,000 rpm
210 hp @ 10,000 rpm (post-2012 model; earlier models ~190 hp)
Torque
111 Nm @ 7,300 rpm
162 Nm @ 7,500 rpm
Top Speed
240 km/h (estimated, electronically limited)
299 km/h (electronically limited; estimated unrestricted ~320+ km/h)
Weight
235 kg (wet/curb weight, with panniers)
268 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
6.5 L/100km (approx. 15.4 km/L, typical real-world average)
7.5–9.0 L/100km (typical real-world average)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Kawasaki Z1000sx
8.0/10
"A genuinely versatile sport-tourer that rewards experienced riders handsomely."
Pros
+Stonking inline-four engine
+Sharp, confidence-inspiring chassis
+Genuinely practical with panniers
Cons
−Stock seat needs replacing
−Pre-2017 lacks cornering ABS
−Fairing panels expensive to replace
Kawasaki Zzr1400
8.5/10
"The ultimate fast-mile machine for experienced riders who respect consequences."
Pros
+Savage, usable horsepower everywhere
+Surprisingly comfortable long distance
+Rock-solid high-speed stability
Cons
−Heavy at low speeds
−Fairings costly to replace
−Fuel economy genuinely poor
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