// Generation · 2011 — 2013

Z1000SX — LAUNCH

Derived from the 2010 Z1000, the Z1000SX arrives with full fairing, raised position, 19 L tank and reworked suspension. It creates an accessible performance sport-tourer based on a 1043cc four-cylinder.

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Buyer score / 100
3
Vintages
5
Changes
3
Overhauls
0
Updates
2
Minor
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ENGINE
1 change
2011
Launch — 1043cc 4-cyl 138hp / 110Nm carried over from 2010 Z1000, recalibrated for road use
Major
C
FRAME
2 changes
2011
Full fairing, comfortable dual seat, 19 L tank (vs 15 L Z1000), pillion grab handles
Major
2011
Reworked suspension for comfort: softer rear shock, increased travel
Major
A
AESTHETICS
2 changes
2012
New Candy Diamond Orange colour — sold as Ninja 1000 in some non-European markets
Minor
2013
Colours carried over — no notable change
Minor