Kawasaki Z 1000 SX versus Honda VFR 800 F

Make
Model
Make
Model
Make
Model
Kawasaki

Kawasaki Z 1000 SX

Sporttourer
Honda

Honda VFR 800 F

Sporttourer

Year of construction / RRP / Test report

Built von 2011 bis 2019
Built von 2014 bis 2020
RRP 12.995 €
RRP 13.145 €
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Pros:
  • Performance
  • Comfort
  • Equipment
  • Value for money
Pros:
Cons:
  • Transmission very short gear ratio
Cons:

Dimensions & Weight

Wheelbase: 1.440 mm
Length :
2.100 mm Height : 1.185 mm
Seat :
815 mm
Weight :
235 kg
Wheelbase: 1.460 mm
Length :
2.134 mm Height : 1.203 mm
Seat :
789 mm
Weight :
250 kg

Engine

Motor design: Number 4 Cylinder
Displacement: 1.043 ccm
Hub: 56 mm
Hole: 77 mm
Cooling: flüssig
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 6
Motor type unknown 4 Cylinder
Displacement: 782 ccm
Hub: 48 mm
Hole: 72 mm
Cooling: flüssig
Drive: Kette

Performance

Maximum speed: 247 km/h
Performance: 142 HP at 10.000 U/Min
Torque: 111 NM bei 7.300 U/Min
Tank contents: 19 Litre
Consumption:
6 l
Reach:
327 km
Maximum speed: 244 km/h
Performance: 107 HP at 10.250 U/Min
Torque: 75 NM bei 8.500 U/Min
Tank contents: 22 Litre

Chassis

Frame type:
Double profile frame (aluminium)
Front suspension:
41 mm upside-down fork (travel 120 mm)
Rear suspension:
Mono strut (travel 144 mm)
Rear suspension:
Two-arm swingarm
Tyres at the front: 120/70ZR17M/C (58W)
Rear tyres: 190/50ZR17M/C (73W)
Frame type:
Bridges (aluminium)
Rear suspension:
Single-arm swingarm

Brakes

Front brake
Double disc ( 300 mm) Rear brake
Disc ( 250 mm)
Front brake
Double disc Rear brake
Disk

SX instead of Adventure

The Kawa is an interpretation of the theme of sports tourers with a clear focus on the sport. The live high, and so the SX competition grows from the own house in the form of the Versys 1000. This is more comfortable and equipped as an adventure bike with an upright sitting position. This is how most customers interpret the topic of touring bikes today.

The SX is aimed at a clientele that can't do anything with the high-legged adventures. They are looking for a super athlete who is suitable for travel. The Kawa is a top-notch offer: Very sporty and thanks to good, triple-adjustable windprotection and full cladding, it eats kilometres to the finish. If this is a winding pass – don't worry, she'll do it all.

The Ducati SuperSport, for example, does not have to hide behind the competition – and has around 30 hp more under the tank compared to this one.

The test bike was provided to us by Heller & Soltau in St. Michaelisdonn.

Price / Availability / Colours / Years of Construction

  • Price: 12.995€
  • Used (3 years old): 8,000€
  • Years of construction: since 2011
  • Availability: good
  • Colours: green, black, blue