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KawasakiNinja 1000SX

2020-2024 · 4th generation (renamed Ninja 1000SX)

Power
142hp
@ 10,000 rpm
Torque
111Nm
@ 7,300 rpm
Weight
233kg
wet
Engine
1,043cc
4 cyl · inline
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Launch price (US)USD 12,399

2020 Kawasaki Ninja 1000SX, three-quarter front view — photo by Wikimedia Commons user サフィル
2020 Kawasaki Ninja 1000SX, three-quarter front view — photo by Wikimedia Commons user サフィル · CC BY-SA 4.0

The Kawasaki Ninja 1000SX is listed for 2011-2024, in 4 versions. Category: Touring. Latest version (2020-2024 · 4th generation (renamed Ninja 1000SX)): 1,043 cc, 142 hp, 111 Nm, and 233 kg.

Engine

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
Displacement
1,043 cc
Cylinders
4
Configuration
inline
Cooling
liquid-cooled
Transmission
6-speed constant-mesh manual with up/down quickshifter, sealed chain final drive
Gears
6
Final drive
chain

Performance

Power
142 hp
Power (metric)
104 kW
Peak power at
10,000 rpm
Torque
111 Nm
Peak torque at
7,300 rpm

Chassis

Front suspension
41mm inverted cartridge fork, adjustable compression/rebound damping; revised low-speed damping for 2020
Rear suspension
Horizontal monoshock, remotely adjustable spring preload
Front tire
120/70ZR17 (Bridgestone Battlax Hypersport S22)
Rear tire
190/50ZR17 (Bridgestone Battlax Hypersport S22)

Brakes

System
KIBS ABS standard; KQS up/down quickshifter, KCMF, KTRC, 2 power modes
Front
Dual 300mm semi-floating discs, 4-piston monobloc calipers
Rear
Single 250mm disc, single-piston caliper

Dimensions

Weight
233 kg
Weight basis
wet
Seat height
815 mm
Fuel capacity
19 L

Electronics

Quickshifter
Yes

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Videos

Kawasaki Ninja 1000SX ridden: Is this the best sports tourer of 2020? | MCN Reviews

MCN - Motorcyclenews.com · 2020 · Watch on YouTube