Kawasaki Ninja 1000SX Tourer Specs (Top Speed | Horsepower | Weight)

The Kawasaki Ninja 1000SX Tourer motorcycle specifications include a 1,043 cc (63.64 cu in) engine, a 6-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 235 kg (518.1 lb).

Key specifications

2021-2023Model years
1,043 ccDisplacement
111.0 Nm @ 8,000 rpmTorque
235 kgWet weight
835 mmSeat height
17 LFuel tank
1,440 mmWheelbase
135 mmGround clearance
Model years covered
202120222023
Year-specific specification changes

The 2021 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.

Fuel system
2022Injection. Ø38 mm
Clutch
20222023Assist and slipper clutch
Front wheel travel
20222023119 mm (4.7 inches)
Fuel capacity
202319.00 L (5.02 US gal)
Ignition
2022TCBI with digital advance | key. And a larger windscreen that is fitted for even more comfort.
Lubrication
2022Forced lubrication, wet sump
Overall height
202220231,191 mm (46.9 inches)
Overall length
202220232,101 mm (82.7 inches)
Overall width
20222023826 mm (32.5 inches)
Rear wheel travel
20222023145 mm (5.7 inches)

How the Kawasaki Ninja 1000SX Tourer 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.

Displacement1,043 cc
Low 84 ccAverage 687 ccHigh 1,700 cc

About 52% higher than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 84th percentile across Kawasaki models.

Wet weight235 kg
Low 70.3 kgAverage 208 kgHigh 383.1 kg

About 13% heavier than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 69th percentile across Kawasaki models.

Seat height835 mm
Low 680 mmAverage 801 mmHigh 955 mm

Very close to the Kawasaki database average. Around the 75th percentile across Kawasaki models.

Fuel capacity17 L
Low 3.8 LAverage 15.3 LHigh 24 L

About 11% larger than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 56th percentile across Kawasaki models.

This model Kawasaki database average

Dimensions compared with Kawasaki average

Each measurement is compared with the average value across Kawasaki models where that dimension is available.

Overall length2,100 mm
This bike

2,100

Kawasaki avg

2,122

Close to average.

Overall width825 mm
This bike

825

Kawasaki avg

833

Close to average.

Overall height1,190 mm
This bike

1,190

Kawasaki avg

1,175

Close to average.

Wheelbase1,440 mm
This bike

1,440

Kawasaki avg

1,441

Close to average.

Seat height835 mm
This bike

835

Kawasaki avg

801

4% above average.

Ground clearance135 mm
This bike

135

Kawasaki avg

187

28% below average.

Mechanical overview

Engine layout snapshot

In-line four, four-stroke • 1,043 cc • Liquid cooled
Chassis snapshot

Wheelbase 1,440 mmSeat 835 mmClearance 135 mm
6-speed • Chain (final drive) • 120/70-ZR17 front / 190/50-ZR17 rear

Additional useful specifications

Front tire size 120/70-ZR17
Rear tire size 190/50-ZR17
Estimated theoretical fuel range 293 km
Bore/stroke ratio 1.38:1 (Oversquare)

Model information

Category Sport

Engine specifications

Engine type In-line four, four-stroke
Displacement 1,043 cc (63.64 cu in)
Torque 111.0 Nm (11.3 kgf-m or 81.9 ft.lbs) @ 8,000 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 Twin-tube, aluminium
Front suspension 41 mm inverted fork with compression and rebound damping and spring preload adjustability
Rear suspension Horizontal Back-link, gas-charged rear shock with rebound damping and spring preload adjustability
Front wheel travel 120 mm (4.7 inches)
Rear wheel travel 144 mm (5.7 inches)
Rake 24.0°
Trail 98 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 235 kg (518.1 lb)
Seat height 835 mm (32.9 inches)
Overall length 2,100 mm (82.7 inches)
Overall width 825 mm (32.5 inches)
Overall height 1,190 mm (46.9 inches)
Wheelbase 1,440 mm (56.7 inches)
Ground clearance 135 mm (5.3 inches)

Fuel and emissions

Fuel capacity 17.00 L (4.49 US gal)
Fuel consumption 5.80 L/100 km (17.2 km/l or 40.56 mpg)
Greenhouse gases 134.6 CO 2 g/km. (CO2 – Carbon dioxide emission)

Other specifications

Color options Metallic Carbon Grey/Metallic Diablo Black, Metallic Moondust Grey/Metallic Diablo Black, Emerald Blazed Green/Metallic Diablo Black/Metallic
Factory warranty 12 Month Limited Warranty

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.