Kawasaki Z1000SX (Ninja 1000) — OEM Fluid, Tire Pressure & Maintenance Specs
1,043cc Liquid-Cooled Inline-4 DOHC 16-Valve (Twin-Silencer Sport Tourer) · Source: Kawasaki Z1000SX (Ninja 1000) (2011–2019) Official Owner’s Manual Maintenance Specifications
According to the Kawasaki Z1000SX (Ninja 1000) (2011–2019) Official Owner’s Manual Maintenance Specifications, the 2011–2019 Kawasaki Z1000SX (Ninja 1000) (chassis ZX1000G/ZX1000M/ZX1000W) requires 3.2 L (3.38 US qt) of SAE 10W-40 (JASO MA2, API SG/SJ/SL) engine oil for a drain-only change and 3.8 L (4.02 US qt) with filter service (16097-0008 / HF303). Standard solo cold tire pressure is 250 kPa / 2.50 bar / 36 PSI front (120/70 ZR17 M/C (58W)) and 290 kPa / 2.90 bar / 42 PSI rear (190/50 ZR17 M/C (73W)), paired with 4× NGK CR9EIA-9 / SILMAR9B9 spark plug(s) and a YTX9-BS / YTZ10S battery.
Drain only: 3.2 L (3.38 US qt)
R 290 kPa (2.90 bar)
Est. Range: ~327 km (203 mi)
1. Engine Lubrication, Filter & Clutch Specifications
| Clutch Architecture | Wet Multi-Plate Manual Clutch NEVER use JASO MB |
|---|---|
| Recommended Viscosity & Grade | SAE 10W-40 (Alt: SAE 10W-50) · JASO MA2 · API SG/SJ/SL |
| Oil Volume (Drain / With Filter / Overhaul) |
• Drain only: 3.2 L (3.38 US qt) • With filter/strainer: 3.8 L (4.02 US qt) • Complete dry overhaul: 4.1 L (4.33 US qt) |
| OEM Oil Filter Code & Type | 16097-0008 / HF303 |
| Correct Oil Level Check Method | Hold bike upright on level ground 3–5 min after warm shutdown; read crankcase sight glass |
| Oil Drain Bolt Torque | 29 N·m (21.4 lb-ft / 2.96 kgf·m) — Use fresh crush washer |
2. Cold Tire Pressures, Wheels, Ignition & Drivetrain
| Front / Rear OEM Tire Sizes | Front: 120/70 ZR17 M/C (58W) · Rear: 190/50 ZR17 M/C (73W) (Tubeless) |
|---|---|
| Cold Tire Pressure — Solo Riding |
Front: 250 kPa / 2.50 bar / 36 PSI Rear: 290 kPa / 2.90 bar / 42 PSI |
| Cold Tire Pressure — 2-Up / Loaded Touring |
Front: 250 kPa / 2.50 bar / 36 PSI Rear: 290 kPa / 2.90 bar / 42 PSI |
| OEM Spark Plug & Quantity | NGK CR9EIA-9 / SILMAR9B9 × 4 (Gap: 0.8–0.9 mm) |
| OEM Battery Code & Rating | YTX9-BS / YTZ10S (12V 8.0–8.6Ah MF AGM) |
| Final Drive Maintenance | 525 Heavy-Duty Sealed X-Ring Chain — Maintain 25–35 mm slack and clean/lube regularly |
| Brake Fluid & Coolant | DOT 4 · Silicate-free ethylene-glycol OAT coolant for aluminum radiators (50:50 premix) |
3. Ergonomics, Range & Scheduled Service Intervals
| Displacement · Max Power · Peak Torque | 1043 cc · 142 hp @ 10,000 rpm · 111 N·m (81.9 lb-ft) @ 7,300 rpm |
|---|---|
| Seat Height & Wet Curb Weight | 815 mm (32.1 in) · 235 kg (518 lbs) |
| Fuel Tank & Est. Real-World Range | 19 L (5.0 US gal) · ~17.2 km/L → ~327 km (203 mi) |
| OEM Scheduled Maintenance Intervals |
• First Break-In: 1,000 km • Engine Oil / Filter: 12,000 km / 12,000 km • Air Filter / Spark Plug: 18,000 km / 12,000 km • Valve Clearance Check: 24,000 km |
4. Generation Cutoffs & Real-World Wrenching Gotchas
Model-Year & Chassis Generation Notes
Pre-2020 twin-muffler sport-tourer generations (sold as Z1000SX in Europe and Ninja 1000 in North America), gaining Bosch IMU cornering ABS in 2017.
Oil & Clutch Mechanical Engineering Note
Kawasaki inline-four family (ZX-25R/4RR/6R/10R/14R, Z900/RS, Ninja 1000SX, H2) sharing filter 16097-0008 (HF303) and SAE 10W-40 JASO MA2 synthetic oil.