Sport · 2022
Ninja 1000SX Tourer
MotoLibrary Score
60
/100
Sporty
Power/Weight
0.6 hp/kg
Torque
111 Nm
Engine
1043 ccm
Engine
Displacement
1043.0 ccm (63.64 cubic inches)
Engine Type
In-line four, four-stroke
Power
142.0 HP (103.6 kW)) @ 10000 RPM
Torque
111.0 Nm (11.3 kgf-m or 81.9 ft.lbs) @ 8000 RPM
Compression
11.8:1
Bore x Stroke
77.0 x 56.0 mm (3.0 x 2.2 inches)
Valves/Cylinder
4
Fuel System
Injection. Ø38 mm
Fuel Control
Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)
Ignition
TCBI with digital advance
Lubrication
Forced lubrication, wet sump
Cooling
Liquid
Transmission
Gearbox
6-speed
Final Drive
Chain (final drive)
Clutch
Assist and slipper clutch
Driveline
Sealed Chain
Performance
Fuel Consumption
5.80 litres/100 km (17.2 km/l or 40.56 mpg)
Greenhouse Gases
134.6 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission)
Chassis
Frame Type
Twin-tube, aluminium
Rake
24.0°
Trail
98 mm (3.9 inches)
Front Suspension
ø41 mm inverted fork with compression and rebound damping and spring preload adjustability
Front Travel
119 mm (4.7 inches)
Rear Suspension
Horizontal Back-link, gas-charged rear shock with rebound damping and spring preload adjustability
Rear Travel
145 mm (5.7 inches)
Wheelbase
1440 mm (56.7 inches)
Ground Clearance
135 mm (5.3 inches)
Wheels & Brakes
Front Tyre
120/70-ZR17
Rear Tyre
190/50-ZR17
Front Brakes
Double disc. ABS. Four-piston calipers. Radially mounted.
Front Brake Ø
300 mm (11.8 inches)
Rear Brakes
Single disc. ABS. Single-piston caliper.
Rear Brake Ø
250 mm (9.8 inches)
Dimensions & Weight
Weight incl.
235.0 kg (518.1 pounds)
Seat Height
835 mm (32.9 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
Overall Height
1191 mm (46.9 inches)
Overall Length
2101 mm (82.7 inches)
Overall Width
826 mm (32.5 inches)
Fuel Capacity
17.00 litres (4.49 US gallons)
Other
Starter
Electric
Color Options
Emerald Blazed Green/Metallic Diablo Black/Metallic Graphite Grey, Metallic Matte Graphenesteel Grey/Metallic Diablo Black, Metallic Diablo Black/Pearl Robotic White
Instruments
Digital TFT color instrumentation
Carrying Capacity
Panniers
Warranty
12 Month Limited Warranty
Notes
Small windscreen. Kawasaki Traction Control (KTRC), Kawasaki Intelligent anti-lock Brake System (KIBS), Power Mode, Kawasaki Corner Management Function (KCMF). Electronic Cruise Control.
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Brakes
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Suspension
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Transmission
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Rider Profile
Who Is This Bike For?
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Advanced
High performance — experienced riders only.
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Best For
Sport & Track
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Seat Height
83.5 cm / 32.9 in
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Handling
Heavy bike — requires confident handling
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