The Kawasaki Ninja 1000SX motorcycle specifications include a 1,043 cc (63.64 cu in) engine, a 6-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 233.1 kg (513.8 lb).
Key specifications
The 2020 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.
How the Kawasaki Ninja 1000SX compares
This compares the motorcycle with all Kawasaki models in this specifications database. The blue marker is this model and the grey line is the Kawasaki database average.
About 52% higher than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 84th percentile across Kawasaki models.
About 12% heavier than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 68th percentile across Kawasaki models.
Very close to the Kawasaki database average. Around the 61st percentile across Kawasaki models.
About 11% larger than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 56th percentile across Kawasaki models.
Kawasaki database percentile rankings
Percentiles show where this motorcycle sits across the Kawasaki specifications database. They are descriptive database rankings, not performance ratings.
1,043 cc — larger displacement than about 84% of Kawasaki models.
233.1 kg — heavier than about 68% of Kawasaki models, or lighter than about 32%.
815 mm — taller than about 61% of Kawasaki models.
17 L — larger than about 56% of Kawasaki fuel tanks in this database.
Dimensions compared with Kawasaki average
Each measurement is compared with the average value across Kawasaki models where that dimension is available.
2,101
2,122
Close to average.
790
833
5% below average.
1,186
1,175
Close to average.
1,440
1,441
Close to average.
815
801
Close to average.
130
187
30% below average.
Mechanical overview
Additional useful specifications
| Front tire size | 120/70-ZR17 |
|---|---|
| Rear tire size | 190/50-ZR17 |
| Bore/stroke ratio | 1.38:1 (Oversquare) |
Engine specifications
| Engine type | In-line four, four-stroke |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 1,043 cc (63.64 cu in) |
| Torque | 113.5 Nm (11.6 kgf-m or 83.7 ft.lbs) @ 7,300 rpm |
| Bore × stroke | 77.0 x 56 mm (3.0 x 2.2 inches) |
| Compression ratio | 11.8:1 |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 |
| Cooling system | Liquid |
| Fuel system | Injection. DFI w/38mm Keihin throttle bodies (4) and oval sub-throttles |
| Fuel control | Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) |
| Ignition | TCBI with digital advance |
| Starter | Electric |
| Lubrication | Forced lubrication, wet sump with oil cooler |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Gearbox | 6-speed |
|---|---|
| Final drive | Chain (final drive) |
| Clutch | Wet multi-disc, manual |
Chassis and suspension
| Frame | Aluminum backbone |
|---|---|
| Front suspension | 41mm inverted cartridge fork with stepless compression and rebound damping, adjustable spring preload/4.7 in |
| Rear suspension | Horizontal monoshock with stepless rebound damping, remotely adjustable spring preload/5.4 in |
| Front wheel travel | 119 mm (4.7 inches) |
| Rear wheel travel | 145 mm (5.7 inches) |
| Rake | 24.0° |
| Trail | 99 mm (3.9 inches) |
Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes | Double disc. ABS. Four-piston calipers. Radially mounted. |
|---|---|
| Rear brakes | Single disc. ABS. Single-piston caliper. |
| Front tire | 120/70-ZR17 |
| Rear tire | 190/50-ZR17 |
Dimensions and weight
| Wet weight | 233.1 kg (513.8 lb) |
|---|---|
| Seat height | 815 mm (32.1 inches) |
| Overall length | 2,101 mm (82.7 inches) |
| Overall width | 790 mm (31.1 inches) |
| Overall height | 1,186 mm (46.7 inches) |
| Wheelbase | 1,440 mm (56.7 inches) |
| Ground clearance | 130 mm (5.1 inches) |
Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity | 17.00 L (4.49 US gal) |
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Other specifications
| Color options | Metallic Graphite Gray/Metallic Diablo Black |
|---|---|
| Factory warranty | 12 Month Limited Warranty |
| Price as new | US$ 12399. MSRP depends on country, taxes, accessories, etc. |
| Comments | Small windscreen. Kawasaki Traction Control (KTRC), Kawasaki Intelligent anti-lock Brake System (KIBS), Power Mode, Kawasaki Corner Management Function (KCMF. |
Disclaimer: Specifications may vary by market, trim, production date and optional equipment, and scraped or historical data can contain errors. Comparison and percentile values are calculated from Kawasaki models in this specifications database. Always double-check important specifications against the motorcycle owner’s/service manual and official Kawasaki information before relying on them. Visit the official Kawasaki website.