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Kawasaki Ninja 1000

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Ninja 1000 Variants & Prices

₹13.49 Lakhex-showroom · last updated 2026

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Engine
1,043cc
Power
140.13bhp
Mileage
18kmpl
Weight
238kg
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02 / Variants

Kawasaki Ninja 1000 Variants and Prices in India

Kawasaki kept it simple with the Ninja 1000 in India: one variant, the SX (Sport Tourer), at Rs 12,20,000 ex-showroom. Unlike some manufacturers who offer confusing base/mid/top trims, you got the full package - quickshifter, cornering ABS, cruise control, TFT display, riding modes, and traction control - in a single price. That honesty is one reason the bike holds its community reputation so well.

The SX suffix was introduced globally to distinguish this touring-focused variant from the naked Z1000. In India, both the Z1000 and Ninja 1000 were launched together at Rs 12.5 lakh back in 2016, assembled at Kawasaki's India facility (CKD) which kept the price far below what full-import duty would demand.

The bike was updated incrementally over the years - the 2019 BS4 model received sharper styling, a new TFT dash, and the full electronics suite. The 2023 model introduced subtle refinements. Kawasaki officially discontinued the Ninja 1000SX in India when the Ninja 1100SX launched at Rs 13,49,000 in late 2024.

For used buyers, a well-maintained 2021-2023 Kawasaki Ninja 1000SX in India typically trades between Rs 8,00,000 and Rs 10,50,000 depending on condition, service history, and included accessories (many owners add pannier mounts, crash guards, and windscreen extenders). Service history from authorised Kawasaki dealerships is essential - check for the 6,000 km service stamps.

SpecSX
Price₹ 12,19,985
Engine1043 cc
Max Power140.13 bhp
Mileage (ARAI)18 kmpl
ABS—
WheelsAlloy
Start TypeSelf Start
Tyres—
Colours1

The single-variant approach means there's no hierarchy confusion in the used market. You're either looking at a Ninja 1000SX with full kit, or you're looking at something else. Check that the quickshifter is functional, the TFT display has no dead pixels, and the traction control engages correctly (test all three modes). On-road price in Delhi for the last new model was approximately Rs 13,90,000 including RTO and insurance.

Frequently Asked Questions

QHow many variants does the Kawasaki Ninja 1000 come in?▾
The Kawasaki Ninja 1000SX was sold in India in a single variant - the SX (Sport Tourer) - at Rs 12,20,000 ex-showroom. Unlike many bikes, there was no base model; the full electronics and features package was included as standard.
QWhat is the difference between the Kawasaki Ninja 1000 and Ninja 1000SX?▾
In India, the Ninja 1000SX is the only version sold - the SX designation indicates the Sport Tourer specification with the full electronics suite, quickshifter, and touring-biased ergonomics. A stripped standard Ninja 1000 existed in some global markets but was never offered in India.
QWhich Kawasaki Ninja 1000 variant offers the best value for money?▾
There is only one variant - the Ninja 1000SX at Rs 12,20,000 ex-showroom. For value, a used 2021-2023 model with full service history at Rs 8.5-10.5 lakh is the best option, offering a litre-class sport-tourer with proven long-term reliability at used-bike prices.
QDoes the Kawasaki Ninja 1000 get dual-channel ABS on all variants?▾
Yes, the single Kawasaki Ninja 1000SX variant in India comes with dual-channel ABS as standard - specifically Kawasaki Intelligent ABS (KIBS) with cornering functionality. There is no non-ABS version of this bike available in India.