Ninja 1000 Specifications

The Kawasaki Ninja 1000SX is powered by a 1043cc liquid-cooled inline-four engine producing 140.13 bhp at 10,000 rpm and 111 Nm of torque at 8,000 rpm. That's a lot of power, but Kawasaki has tuned the motor to be remarkably tractable - the real-world riding experience is smooth and linear, not peaky. You'll find yourself using a fraction of that power on most Indian rides, which is exactly why owners report such strong reliability.

The engine is paired with a 6-speed gearbox with a slipper clutch. The quickshifter (available on the SX) lets you upshift without touching the clutch - useful for overtaking on NH44 without disrupting your line. There are two power modes: Full and Low. Low mode reduces output to around 70% - handy for wet expressway runs or when you're carrying a pillion on a mountain road.

On the chassis side, the Ninja 1000SX uses 41mm inverted front forks with compression, rebound, and preload adjustability - fully tunable for touring loads. The rear uses a gas-charged monoshock with remote preload adjustment. Ground clearance is 130mm, which is tight for India - you will scrape on broken roads or steep driveway entries.

Braking is handled by dual 300mm petal discs up front with 4-piston Brembo-sourced calipers, and a 250mm petal disc at the rear. Kawasaki's Intelligent ABS (KIBS) extends to cornering - the system reads lean angle via the IMU and modulates braking force accordingly. This is a class-leading safety feature at this price point.

The electronics suite includes: three-mode traction control (TC1 / TC2 / TC3 + OFF), cornering management, electronic cruise control, ride-by-wire throttle, and a 4.3-inch TFT instrument cluster on later model years. Fuel tank capacity is 19 litres, seat height is 835 mm, and kerb weight is 238 kg.