Kawasaki Ninja 1000SX Performance Dimensions (Length, Width & Seat Height)

The Kawasaki Ninja 1000SX Performance motorcycle dimensions for 2021-2023 is length 82.7 in (2,100 mm) to 82.7 in (2,101 mm), width 32.5 in (825 mm) to 32.5 in (826 mm), height 46.9 in (1,190 mm) to 46.9 in (1,191 mm), wheelbase 56.7 in (1,440 mm), seat height 32.9 in (835 mm), and the ground clearance is 5.3 in (135 mm).

Kawasaki Ninja 1000SX Performance dimensions at a glance

Overall length
82.7 in (2,100 mm) to 82.7 in (2,101 mm)
nose to tail
Overall width
32.5 in (825 mm) to 32.5 in (826 mm)
widest listed point
Overall height
46.9 in (1,190 mm) to 46.9 in (1,191 mm)
overall listed height
Wheelbase
56.7 in (1,440 mm)
axle-to-axle distance
Seat height
32.9 in (835 mm)
rider seat height
Ground clearance
5.3 in (135 mm)
lowest listed clearance

Dimension charts

Position within similar Kawasaki models

Representative dimensions shown within the observed range for comparable Kawasaki models in the same category.

Length82.7 in (2,100 mm)
Observed category range: 61.2 in (1,554 mm) to 100.8 in (2,560 mm)
Width32.5 in (826 mm)
Observed category range: 23.4 in (594 mm) to 47.4 in (1,204 mm)
Height46.9 in (1,190 mm)
Observed category range: 28.7 in (729 mm) to 61 in (1,550 mm)
Wheelbase56.7 in (1,440 mm)
Observed category range: 33.9 in (861 mm) to 68.3 in (1,735 mm)
Seat height32.9 in (835 mm)
Observed category range: 18.9 in (480 mm) to 38 in (965 mm)
Clearance5.3 in (135 mm)
Observed category range: 4.5 in (114 mm) to 13.6 in (345 mm)

Compared with the category median

Percentile and median comparisons use the same comparable Kawasaki model group.

Length56th percentile
This model
82.7 in (2,100 mm)
Category median
82.7 in (2,100 mm)
About the same as the category median from 127 comparable Kawasaki models.
Width69th percentile
This model
32.5 in (826 mm)
Category median
31.5 in (800 mm)
1 in above the category median from 123 comparable Kawasaki models.
Height72nd percentile
This model
46.9 in (1,190 mm)
Category median
44.7 in (1,135 mm)
2.2 in above the category median from 125 comparable Kawasaki models.
Wheelbase55th percentile
This model
56.7 in (1,440 mm)
Category median
56.3 in (1,430 mm)
0.4 in above the category median from 150 comparable Kawasaki models.
Seat height74th percentile
This model
32.9 in (835 mm)
Category median
31.7 in (805 mm)
1.2 in above the category median from 140 comparable Kawasaki models.
Clearance25th percentile
This model
5.3 in (135 mm)
Category median
6.1 in (155 mm)
0.8 in below the category median from 120 comparable Kawasaki models.

Dimension changes by model year

The earliest supplied value is the baseline. Only later values that actually change are shown.

Overall length

2021 baseline82.7 in (2,100 mm)
202382.7 in (2,101 mm)0 in vs baseline

Overall width

2021 baseline32.5 in (825 mm)
202332.5 in (826 mm)0 in vs baseline

Overall height

2021 baseline46.9 in (1,190 mm)
202346.9 in (1,191 mm)0 in vs baseline

Useful dimension ratios

Seat height feel

About 32.9 in — a higher-than-typical seat height. This is a geometry comparison, not a guarantee of rider fit.

Wheelbase / length

68.6% of overall length. This shows how much of the bike’s total length is axle-to-axle distance rather than overhang.

Length beyond wheelbase

About 26 in (660 mm) combined beyond the axle-to-axle distance.

Bounding-box footprint

About 18.7 sq ft (1.73 m²), calculated from listed overall length × width. Useful for rough storage planning.

Clearance / wheelbase

9.4%. A simple ratio showing listed ground clearance relative to wheelbase.

How its dimensions compare

Compared with other Kawasaki models in the same Bikez category where enough usable data is available.

Dimension This model Category median Difference
Overall length 82.7 in (2,100 mm) 82.7 in (2,100 mm) About the same as median
Width 32.5 in (826 mm) 31.5 in (800 mm) 1 in above median
Height 46.9 in (1,190 mm) 44.7 in (1,135 mm) 2.2 in above median
Wheelbase 56.7 in (1,440 mm) 56.3 in (1,430 mm) 0.4 in above median
Seat height 32.9 in (835 mm) 31.7 in (805 mm) 1.2 in above median
Ground clearance 5.3 in (135 mm) 6.1 in (155 mm) 0.8 in below median

Kawasaki Ninja 1000SX Performance dimensions by year

Year Length Width Height Wheelbase Seat height Ground clearance
2021 82.7 in (2,100 mm) 32.5 in (825 mm) 46.9 in (1,190 mm) 56.7 in (1,440 mm) 32.9 in (835 mm) 5.3 in (135 mm)
2023 82.7 in (2,101 mm) 32.5 in (826 mm) 46.9 in (1,191 mm) 56.7 in (1,440 mm) 32.9 in (835 mm) 5.3 in (135 mm)

Kawasaki Ninja 1000SX Performance dimensions FAQ

Is the Kawasaki Ninja 1000SX Performance seat height low or tall?

The representative seat height is 32.9 in (835 mm), which is a higher-than-typical seat height. 1.2 in above the category median.

Does the Kawasaki Ninja 1000SX Performance have a short or long wheelbase?

The representative wheelbase is 56.7 in (1,440 mm), giving the Kawasaki Ninja 1000SX Performance a wheelbase around the category middle. 0.4 in above the category median. The wheelbase is about 68.6% of overall length.

How much ground clearance does the Kawasaki Ninja 1000SX Performance have?

The representative ground clearance is 5.3 in (135 mm), which is lower-than-typical ground clearance. 0.8 in below the category median.

Is the Kawasaki Ninja 1000SX Performance compact or large?

The representative overall length is 82.7 in (2,100 mm), making the Kawasaki Ninja 1000SX Performance around the middle of its category for overall length. About the same as the category median. Its rough length × width storage footprint is about 18.7 sq ft (1.73 m²).

What do the Kawasaki Ninja 1000SX Performance width and height suggest?

Its representative width is 32.5 in (826 mm) and representative height is 46.9 in (1,190 mm). The width is wider than most comparable Kawasaki models. The height is taller than most comparable Kawasaki models.

Did the Kawasaki Ninja 1000SX Performance dimensions change much by year?

The biggest supplied shift is in overall length: increased from 82.7 in (2,100 mm) in 2021 to 82.7 in (2,101 mm) in 2023, a change of 0 in. Check the year-by-year section above for the full breakdown.