Across the 2021 and 2023 model years, the Kawasaki Ninja 1000SX Performance motorcycle has a listed wet/running weight of 518.1 lb (235 kg).
Kawasaki Ninja 1000SX Performance 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 Performance?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Kawasaki Ninja 1000SX Performance is heavier than about 69.8% of 144 Kawasaki motorcycles 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 Performance weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2021, 2023 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 518.1 lb (235 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 1,043 cc |
| Torque | 81.9 lb-ft (111 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
| Torque per 100 lb | 15.8 lb-ft / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Displacement per pound | 2.01 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 49.7 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 5.4% |
What the weight numbers tell you
Kawasaki Ninja 1000SX Performance weight FAQ
How heavy is the Kawasaki Ninja 1000SX Performance ready to ride?
Listed ready-to-ride weight is 518.1 lb (235 kg). The year-specific section above shows which years use each figure where the supplied value changes.
Is the Kawasaki Ninja 1000SX Performance heavy compared with other Kawasaki motorcycles?
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 Performance weight change by model year?
Not in the usable weight data on this page. Across the covered 2021 and 2023 years, the supplied weight figure remains the same where comparable values are available.
How much does the Kawasaki Ninja 1000SX Performance 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 Performance with an average-size rider?
A 180 lb rider brings the simple bike-plus-rider total to roughly 698.1 lb (316.6 kg) using the representative wet/running figure. Gear and luggage would add more.
How much torque does the Kawasaki Ninja 1000SX Performance have per 100 lb?
The calculated torque-to-weight range is 15.8 lb-ft per 100 lb. It is useful for comparing bikes with very different overall weights.
What is the Kawasaki Ninja 1000SX Performance displacement per pound?
Engine displacement relative to bike weight is 2.01 cc per lb. It can help compare motorcycles from very different displacement classes without relying on cc alone.
What is the Kawasaki Ninja 1000SX Performance weight difference versus the category median?
The model sits about 54.6 lb (24.8 kg) heavier than the compatible median Kawasaki motorcycle weight used on this page.
Will the Kawasaki Ninja 1000SX Performance feel heavy at low speed?
It is heavy enough that smart parking matters. Avoid situations where you have to paddle it backward uphill or catch it after it leans too far.
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.