The Kawasaki Ninja 1000SX SE motorcycle specifications include a 1,043 cc (63.64 cu in) engine, power of 140.1 hp (102.3 kW) @ 10,000 rpm, a 6-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 235 kg (518.1 lb).
Key specifications
How the Kawasaki Ninja 1000SX SE 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 90% higher than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 89th percentile across Kawasaki models.
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.
140.1 hp — more powerful than about 89% of Kawasaki models with power data.
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.
130
187
30% below average.
Mechanical overview
Additional useful specifications
| Front tire size | 120/70-ZR17 |
|---|---|
| Rear tire size | 190/50-ZR17 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 0.596 hp/kg |
| Power-to-weight | 596.2 hp/tonne |
| Specific power | 134.3 hp/L |
| Bore/stroke ratio | 1.38:1 (Oversquare) |
Model information
| Year released | 2021 |
|---|---|
| Category | Sport |
Engine specifications
| Engine type | In-line four, four-stroke |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 1,043 cc (63.64 cu in) |
| Power | 140.1 hp (102.3 kW) @ 10,000 rpm |
| 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 | Aluminum backbone |
|---|---|
| Front suspension | Telescopic fork |
| Rear suspension | Horizontal back-link |
| Front wheel travel | 120 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. |
|---|---|
| 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 | 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 | Emerald Blazed Green/ Metallic Diablo Black and Metallic Flat Spark Black |
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| Factory warranty | 24 Month Limited Warranty |
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