Overview
The Kawasaki Ninja 1000SX (Z1000SX) is a sportbike produced from 2020 through 2024. The 2024 model has a 1043 cm³ liquid-cooled, four-stroke in-line four producing 140 hp (105 kW) and 113.5 Nm of torque; wet weight is 233.1 kg.
Peak torque arrives at 7300 rpm, so reaching it means revving the engine. The 820 mm seat and 233.1 kg wet weight can make low-speed maneuvering more demanding, while the ABS, assist and slipper clutch, and adjustable front and rear suspension add useful control and setup options.
Specifications
Engine
Engine
- Bore
- 77 mm
- Engine capacity
- 1,043 cm³
- Compression ratio
- 11.8
- Cooling system
- Liquid
- Engine type
- In-line four, four-stroke
- Fuel system
- Injection
- Ignition
- TCBI with digital advance
- Lubrication system
- Forced lubrication, wet sump with oil cooler
- Starting
- Electric
- Stroke
- 56 mm
- Valves per cylinder
- 4
Performance and transmission
Performance and transmission
- Acceleration 0 100 kmh
- 3.2 s
- Acceleration 0 60 mph
- 3 s
- Torque
- 113.5 Nm at 7,300 rpm
- Top speed
- 243.7 km/h (151 mph) · measured
- Clutch
- Assist and slipper clutch
- Final drive
- Chain
- Gearbox
- 6
- Transmission type
- Manual
Dimensions and weight
Dimensions and weight
- Fuel capacity
- 17 L
- Ground clearance
- 135 mm
- Overall height
- 1,191 mm
- Overall length
- 2,101 mm
- Overall width
- 826 mm
- Seat height
- 820 mm
- Wet weight
- 233.1 kg
- Wheelbase
- 1,440 mm
Chassis and suspension
Chassis and suspension
- Frame
- Aluminum backbone
- Front suspension
- 41mm inverted cartridge fork with stepless compression and rebound damping, adjustable spring preload/4.7 in
- Front wheel travel
- 119 mm
- Rake
- 24 °
- Rear suspension
- Horizontal monoshock with stepless rebound damping, remotely adjustable spring preload/5.4 in
- Rear wheel travel
- 145 mm
- Trail
- 99 mm
Brakes and wheels
Brakes and wheels
- Abs
- Yes
- Front brakes diameter
- 300 mm
- Front tyre
- 120/70-ZR17
- Rear brakes
- Single disc. ABS. Single-piston caliper.
- Rear tyre
- 190/50-ZR17
Colours and equipment
Colours and equipment
- Warranty
- 12 months
Model years
2023
Torque: 111 Nm → 113.5 Nm; Wet weight: 235 kg → 233.1 kg; Seat height: 835 mm → 820 mm; Fuel capacity: 19 L → 17 L
| Specification | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine capacity | 1,043 cm³ | 1,043 cm³ | 1,043 cm³ | 1,043 cm³ | 1,043 cm³ |
| Power | 140 hp (105 kW) | 140 hp (105 kW) | 140 hp (105 kW) | — | 140 hp (105 kW) |
| Torque | 111 Nm | 111 Nm | 111 Nm | 113.5 Nm | 113.5 Nm |
| Wet weight | 235 kg | 235 kg | 235 kg | 233.1 kg | 233.1 kg |
| Seat height | 835 mm | 835 mm | 835 mm | 820 mm | 820 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 19 L | 19 L | 19 L | 17 L | 17 L |
| Top speed | 243.7 km/h (151 mph) · measured | 243.7 km/h (151 mph) · measured | 243.7 km/h (151 mph) · measured | 243.7 km/h (151 mph) · measured | 243.7 km/h (151 mph) · measured |
Pros and cons
Advantages
ABS
ABS is fitted to help maintain braking control when traction is limited.
Adjustable suspension
The fork and rear shock offer damping adjustment and spring preload adjustment, including remote preload adjustment at the rear.
Assist and slipper clutch
The slipper function helps calm the rear wheel during hard downshifts.
Things to consider
Heavy at low speed
At 233.1 kg wet, the bike can take more effort to maneuver through tight spaces.
Chain final drive
The chain needs regular cleaning and adjustment.
Smaller tank than in 2022
The 17 L tank is 2 L smaller than the 19 L capacity recorded for 2022.
Rider fit
Rider fit calculator
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How to measure
Stand barefoot with your back to a wall. Hold a book firmly between your legs, then measure from the floor to the top edge of the book.
Estimated ground reach
Balls of both feet likely down
You should reach on both sides, but probably not with your heels fully down.
Seat height
820 mm
Approx. loaded height
790 mm
Estimate assumes about 30 mm of suspension sag. Seat width, footwear, luggage and suspension settings can change real reach. Always sit on the motorcycle before buying.
Fuel range calculator
Enter your expected fuel consumption to estimate the distance on a full tank, with or without a fuel reserve.
Tank 17 L at 5.5 L/100 km
Lower consumption = longer range.
Estimated range
309 km
With 10% reserve
278 km
This is a planning estimate, not a measured result. Speed, route, weather, load and riding style can change real consumption.
FAQ
What is the top speed of Kawasaki Ninja 1000SX?
The Kawasaki Ninja 1000SX has a top speed of 243.7 km/h (151 mph) (measured figure). For model year 2023.
What is the weight of Kawasaki Ninja 1000SX?
The Kawasaki Ninja 1000SX weighs 233.1 kg (wet weight). For model year 2023.
What are the specs of Kawasaki Ninja 1000SX?
The Kawasaki Ninja 1000SX has the following key specifications (specs) for model year 2023: 1,043 cc; 113.5 Nm; 233.1 kg (wet weight); seat height 820 mm; fuel tank 17 L. Specification table
What is the seat height of Kawasaki Ninja 1000SX?
The Kawasaki Ninja 1000SX has a seat height of 820 mm. For model year 2023.
What is the fuel tank capacity of Kawasaki Ninja 1000SX?
The Kawasaki Ninja 1000SX has a fuel tank capacity of 17 L. For model year 2023.
