Across 4 covered model years from 2020 to 2023, the Kawasaki Ninja 1000SX motorcycle has a listed wet/running weight of 513.9 lb (233.1 kg).
Kawasaki Ninja 1000SX weight overview
This is firmly on the heavier side. The real penalty is not necessarily normal riding; it is low-speed work, awkward parking and moving the bike around manually.
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How heavy is the Kawasaki Ninja 1000SX?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Kawasaki Ninja 1000SX is heavier than about 70.3% of 86 Kawasaki sport bikes with compatible weight data.
Ready-to-ride weight
Bike + rider total weight
These totals use the model’s representative wet weight. They exclude riding gear, luggage and a passenger.
Kawasaki Ninja 1000SX weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 513.9 lb (233.1 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 1,043 cc |
| Power | 200 hp |
| Torque | 83.7 lb-ft (113.5 Nm) |
| Fuel capacity | 4.49 US gal (17 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 27.9 lb (12.7 kg) |
Weight changes by model year
Useful weight calculations
| Horsepower per 100 lb | 38.92 hp / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Pounds per horsepower | 2.57 lb / hp |
| Torque per 100 lb | 16.29 lb-ft / 100 lb |
| Displacement per pound | 2.03 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 49.3 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 5.4% |
What the weight numbers tell you
Kawasaki Ninja 1000SX weight FAQ
How heavy is the Kawasaki Ninja 1000SX ready to ride?
Listed ready-to-ride weight is 513.9 lb (233.1 kg). The year-specific section above shows which years use each figure where the supplied value changes.
Is the Kawasaki Ninja 1000SX heavy compared with other Kawasaki sport bikes?
Relatively speaking, it is on the heavier side. The model sits near the 70th weight percentile in its Kawasaki category, so it is heavier than most of the compatible comparison set.
Does the Kawasaki Ninja 1000SX weight change by model year?
Not in the usable weight data on this page. Across the covered 2020-2023 years, the supplied weight figure remains the same where comparable values are available.
How much does the Kawasaki Ninja 1000SX fuel weigh?
The listed tank capacity is 4.49 US gal (17 L). Using approximately 0.745 kg/L gasoline, a full tank is roughly 27.9 lb (12.7 kg). That is an estimate for fuel mass, not an official Kawasaki curb-weight calculation.
How heavy is the Kawasaki Ninja 1000SX with an average-size rider?
A 180 lb rider brings the simple bike-plus-rider total to roughly 693.9 lb (314.7 kg) using the representative wet/running figure. Gear and luggage would add more.
How much horsepower does the Kawasaki Ninja 1000SX have per 100 lb?
Where compatible power and weight figures are available, it works out to 38.92 hp per 100 lb. That places it around the 84th percentile within the compatible Kawasaki sport power-to-weight comparison.
What is the Kawasaki Ninja 1000SX torque per 100 lb of bike weight?
The calculated torque-to-weight range is 16.29 lb-ft per 100 lb. It is useful for comparing bikes with very different overall weights.
How many cc does the Kawasaki Ninja 1000SX have per pound?
Engine displacement relative to bike weight is 2.03 cc per lb. It can help compare motorcycles from very different displacement classes without relying on cc alone.
How does the Kawasaki Ninja 1000SX compare with the median Kawasaki sport bike weight?
The model sits about 58.1 lb (26.3 kg) heavier than the compatible median Kawasaki sport bike weight used on this page.
Motorcycle specifications can vary by model year, market, equipment and the exact dry/curb-weight definition. Calculated fuel-weight and ratio figures on this page are estimates derived from the supplied specifications. Confirm critical figures in the owner’s manual or on the official Kawasaki website.