Kawasaki Ninja SS Specs (Top Speed | Horsepower | Weight)

The Kawasaki Ninja SS motorcycle specifications include a 149 cc (9.09 cu in) engine, a 6-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 124.5 kg (274.5 lb).

Key specifications

2015Year released
149 ccDisplacement
21.6 Nm @ 8,500 rpmTorque
124.5 kgDry weight
10.8 LFuel tank
1,305 mmWheelbase
145 mmGround clearance

How the Kawasaki Ninja SS 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.

Displacement149 cc
Low 84 ccAverage 687 ccHigh 1,700 cc

About 78% lower than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 13th percentile across Kawasaki models.

Fuel capacity10.8 L
Low 3.8 LAverage 15.3 LHigh 24 L

About 29% smaller than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 22nd percentile across Kawasaki models.

This model Kawasaki database average

Kawasaki database percentile rankings

Percentiles show where this motorcycle sits across the Kawasaki specifications database. They are descriptive database rankings, not performance ratings.

Displacement13th

149 cc — larger displacement than about 13% of Kawasaki models.

Fuel capacity22nd

10.8 L — larger than about 22% 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.

Overall length1,975 mm
This bike

1,975

Kawasaki avg

2,122

7% below average.

Overall width719 mm
This bike

719

Kawasaki avg

833

14% below average.

Overall height1,090 mm
This bike

1,090

Kawasaki avg

1,175

7% below average.

Wheelbase1,305 mm
This bike

1,305

Kawasaki avg

1,441

9% below average.

Ground clearance145 mm
This bike

145

Kawasaki avg

187

22% below average.

Mechanical overview

Engine layout snapshot

Single cylinder, two-stroke • 149 cc • Liquid cooled
Chassis snapshot

Wheelbase 1,305 mmClearance 145 mm
6-speed • Chain (final drive) • 90/90-17 front / 110/80-17 rear

Additional useful specifications

Front tire size 90/90-17
Rear tire size 110/80-17
Front tire width 90 mm
Front tire aspect ratio 90%
Front rim diameter 17 in
Rear tire width 110 mm
Rear tire aspect ratio 80%
Rear rim diameter 17 in
Engine oil capacity 1.00 L (1.06 US qt)
Bore/stroke ratio 1.08:1 (Oversquare)

Model information

Year released 2015

Engine specifications

Engine type Single cylinder, two-stroke
Displacement 149 cc (9.09 cu in)
Torque 21.6 Nm (2.2 kgf-m or 15.9 ft.lbs) @ 8,500 rpm
Bore × stroke 59.0 x 54.4 mm (2.3 x 2.1 inches)
Compression ratio 6.8:1
Cooling system Liquid
Fuel system Carburettor. Mikuni VM 28
Starter Electric
Oil capacity 1.00 L (1.06 US qt)

Transmission and drivetrain

Gearbox 6-speed
Final drive Chain (final drive)

Chassis and suspension

Front suspension Telescopic fork
Rear suspension Monoshock

Brakes, wheels and tires

Front brakes Single disc. Two piston caliper
Rear brakes Single disc. Two-piston caliper
Front tire 90/90-17
Rear tire 110/80-17

Dimensions and weight

Dry weight 124.5 kg (274.5 lb)
Overall length 1,975 mm (77.8 inches)
Overall width 719 mm (28.3 inches)
Overall height 1,090 mm (42.9 inches)
Wheelbase 1,305 mm (51.4 inches)
Ground clearance 145 mm (5.7 inches)

Fuel and emissions

Fuel capacity 10.80 L (2.85 US gal)
Emission details Euro II

Performance

Power/weight ratio 0.2418 hp/kg

Other specifications

Color options Green/black, red/black
Comments Sold in Asia.

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.