Kawasaki Z 1000 SX ABS - [2014] Review and Comparison including Similar Bikes, Alternative Bikes, Performance Specs and Technical Information.
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Performance Review: Kawasaki Z 1000 SX ABS - [2014]

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Kawasaki Z 1000 SX ABS - [2014]

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Figures & Specs Summary:

  • Edition: Kawasaki Z 1000 SX ABS
  • Year: 2014 | Type: Sport-Touring
  • Engine: 1043 cc (63.6 ci) 16 Valve
  • Engine Type: V4 | Cylinders: 4
  • Engine Stroke: Two | Valve Config: DOHC
  • Fuel Delivery: Electronic Fuel Injection
  • Cooling: Liquid | Fuel Type: Petrol
  • Transmission: 6 speed | Manual
  • Drive: Chain
  • Wet Weight: 230 kgs (507 lbs)
  • Dry Weight: 0 kgs (0 lbs)
  • Power: 142 bhp (105 kW) @ 10000 rpm
  • Torque: 81.8 lb-ft (111.0 Nm) @ 7300 rpm
  • BHP Per Ton: 617.3 bhp
  • Torque Per Ton: 355.9 lb-ft
  • 0-60 mph (96.6 kph): 6.0 secs
  • 0-100 kph (0-62 mph): 6.1 secs
  • Top Speed: 147 mph (236.5 kph)
  • 1/4 Mile (Est.): 12.77 secs @ 0 mph
  • Frame: Steel
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Kawasaki Z 1000 Performance Review.

Introduction:

This edition of the Kawasaki Z 1000 SX ABS is the 6 speed | Manual version and was first brought out in 2014. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 2015 Honda AF24 Giorno and the 2015 Kawasaki ZX 1000 Ninja H2R.This particular Kawasaki Z 1000 has a 1043cc Liquid cooled, Two stroke, V4 Petrol powerplant with 4 cylinders and Electronic Fuel Injection.

Yamaha Tracer 9 GT - [2025] image

An alternative V4 engine, Sport-Touring style motorbike includes the Yamaha Tracer 9 GT - [2025]

The 2014 Z 1000 shares its V4 engine and Sport-Touring style configuration with the likes of the 2025 Yamaha Tracer 9 GT and the 2020 Yamaha MXT 850 Niken. Alternatively, if you're looking for other bikes which share the Z 1000's Sport-Touring style with a similar size of engine then how about the 2025 Yamaha Tracer 9 GT | 2025cc.2020 Yamaha MXT 850 Niken | 2020cc.

Power and Torque:

Weighing in at 230 kgs (507 lbs) this makes the Kawasaki Z 1000 SX ABS in the same weight category as the 2025 Yamaha MT-09 Y-AMT or the 2025 Suzuki SV 650 ABS, give or take 50kg.

Yamaha Tracer 9 GT - [2025] image

The 2014 Kawasaki Z 1000 shares the same bhp with the Yamaha Tracer 9 GT - [2025]

In terms of power the 1043cc 16 valve V4 4 cylinder engine produces 142 bhp (105 kW) @ 10000 rpm similar to the 2025 Yamaha Tracer 9 GT [119 bhp (88 kW) @ 10000 rpm] or the 2025 Yamaha YZF-R9 Triple [117.4 bhp (87 kW) @ 10000 rpm].

The DOHC Two stroke unit throws out torque of 81.8 lb-ft (111.0 Nm) @ 7300 rpm placing it alongside motorbikes of similar performance figures such as the 2025 Yamaha Tracer 9 GT [68.5 lb-ft (93.0 Nm) @ 7000 rpm] and the 2025 Yamaha YZF-R9 Triple [68.5 lb-ft (93.0 Nm) @ 7000 rpm].

Power to Weight:

If one combines the weight with power or torque performance for the Kawasaki Z 1000 you can get a better idea of it's real world performance.

Yamaha YZF-600 R6 - [2002] image

The 2002 Yamaha YZF-600 R6 has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the 2014 Kawasaki Z 1000 SX ABS.

The 2014 Kawasaki Z 1000 SX ABS has a Power to weight ratio of 617.3 bhp per ton and 355.9 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 2014 Z 1000 competing with the 2002 Yamaha YZF-600 R6 [640.0 bhp\ton] and the 2001 Yamaha YZF-600 R6 [640.0 bhp\ton].


Power to Weight(cont.):

If you agree with the late great Carroll Shelby, then arguably an even better indicator of potential performance is Torque. Factor weight into the equation and you end up with - Torque per ton, with the Kawasaki Z 1000 generating around 355.9 lb-ft per ton. If you're curious as to what other motorbikes have as much torque to weight then look no further than the 2017 Suzuki GSX-S 1000 F [380.8 lb-ft per ton] and the 2017 Suzuki GSX-S 1000 Phantom Special Edition [380.8 lb-ft per ton].

Acceleration:

With a 0-60mph time of 6.0 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 6.1 secs, this makes the Kawasaki Z 1000 SX ABS similar in acceleration to the 2024 Honda CBR 600 RR (6.0 secs) and the 2021 Yamaha MT-09 SP Triple (6.0 secs). This Kawasaki Z 1000 SX ABS also competes in terms of 0-60 mph and 0-100km/h with the 2018 Honda CB 250 R Neo Sports Cafe (0.0 secs) and the 2020 Norton Superlight SS (0.4 secs).

Suzuki GSX-R 1000 DOHC - [2019] image

Quarter Mile time is a close race between the 2014 Kawasaki Z 1000 SX ABS and the 2019 Suzuki GSX-R 1000 DOHC

When talking about the performance of the 2014 Kawasaki Z 1000 SX ABS on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 10.4 secs @ 0 mph. Bikes with a similar performance down the quarter mile can be found in the 2019 Suzuki GSX-R 1000 DOHC (10.4 secs) and the 2007 Suzuki GSX 1300 B-King (10.4 secs).

Top Speed:

The 2014 version of the Kawasaki Z 1000 SX ABS has a maximum speed of 147mph.

Suzuki GSX-R 600 DOHC - [2007] image

Top Speed of the 2014 Z 1000 equals the 2007 Suzuki GSX-R 600 DOHC

If maxing out your bike on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster at the top end than the 2014 Kawasaki Z 1000 SX ABS then how about a 2007 Suzuki GSX-R 600 DOHC (158 mph) and the 2007 Suzuki GSX-R 600 TT (158 mph).

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