Kawasaki Ninja 1000SX vs Triumph Sprint GT: specs compared
Side-by-side specs of the Kawasaki Ninja 1000SX (2020-2024) and the Triumph Sprint GT (2016), using the latest model year of each.
Key differences
- Power: Kawasaki Ninja 1000SX 142 hp, Triumph Sprint GT 130 hp.
- Torque: Kawasaki Ninja 1000SX 111 Nm, Triumph Sprint GT 108 Nm.
- Weight: Kawasaki Ninja 1000SX 233 kg, Triumph Sprint GT 265 kg.
Key figures
Power hp
- Kawasaki Ninja 1000SX (2020-2024)142 (best)
- Triumph Sprint GT (2016)130
Torque Nm
- Kawasaki Ninja 1000SX (2020-2024)111 (best)
- Triumph Sprint GT (2016)108
Weight kg
- Kawasaki Ninja 1000SX (2020-2024)233 (best)
- Triumph Sprint GT (2016)265
Full specs
| Specification |  2020-2024 Remove |  2016 · SE Remove |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Touring | Touring |
| Years | 2020-2024 | 2016 |
| Engine | 1,043cc liquid-cooled inline-four, DOHC, 16-valve; ride-by-wire throttle, revised cam profiles and shorter intake funnels on cylinders 1 and 4, retuned for Euro 5 | 1050.0 ccm (64.07 cubic inches), In-line three, four-stroke, Injection. Multipoint sequential electronic fuel injection with SAI |
| Cylinders | 4 | 3 |
| Displacement | 1,043 cc | 1,050 cc |
| Power | 142 hp @ 10,000 rpmBest | 130 hp @ 9,200 rpm |
| Torque | 111 Nm @ 7,300 rpmBest | 108 Nm @ 6,300 rpm |
| Transmission | 6-speed constant-mesh manual with up/down quickshifter, sealed chain final drive | 6-speed, Wet. multi-plate, Chain (final drive) |
| Final drive | chain | chain |
| Weight | 233 kg (wet)Best | 265 kg (wet) |
| Seat height | 815 mm | 815 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 19 L | 20 LBest |
| Front suspension | 41mm inverted cartridge fork, adjustable compression/rebound damping; revised low-speed damping for 2020 | Showa 43mm cartridge forks with dual rate springs and adjustable preload. 127mm travel |
| Rear suspension | Horizontal monoshock, remotely adjustable spring preload | Showa monoshock with adjustable preload and rebound damping. 152mm rear wheel travel |
| Brake system | KIBS ABS standard; KQS up/down quickshifter, KCMF, KTRC, 2 power modes | ABS |
| Front brake | Dual 300mm semi-floating discs, 4-piston monobloc calipers | Double disc. ABS. Floating discs, Nissin 4-piston calipers, 320 mm |
| Rear brake | Single 250mm disc, single-piston caliper | Single disc. ABS. Nissin 2-piston sliding caliper., 255 mm |
| Front tire | 120/70ZR17 (Bridgestone Battlax Hypersport S22) | 150/80-R16 |
| Rear tire | 190/50ZR17 (Bridgestone Battlax Hypersport S22) | 180/55-ZR17 |
| Quickshifter | Yes | Not available |
| Launch price | USD 12,399 (US) | Not available |