The Kawasaki Ninja 1000SX Performance 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
The 2021 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.
How the Kawasaki Ninja 1000SX Performance 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 13% heavier than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 69th percentile across Kawasaki models.
Very close to the Kawasaki database average. Around the 75th 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.
235 kg — heavier than about 69% of Kawasaki models, or lighter than about 31%.
835 mm — taller than about 75% 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.
2,100
2,122
Close to average.
825
833
Close to average.
1,190
1,175
Close to average.
1,440
1,441
Close to average.
835
801
4% above average.
135
187
28% below average.
Mechanical overview
Additional useful specifications
| Front tire size | 120/70-ZR17 |
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| 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 | 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 |
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| 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 | 144 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. |
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| 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) |
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Other specifications
| Color options | Metallic Carbon Grey/Metallic Diablo Black, Metallic Moondust Grey/Metallic Diablo Black, Emerald Blazed Green/Matallic Diablo Black/Metallic Graphite Grey Dollars |
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| 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.