Post by: Feed Poster on August 09, 2024, 22:03:07 PM
Overview
Kawasaki's Ninja 1000 SX ABS blurs the lines between sportbike performance and touring comfort. Styling and performance honor Team Green's highest-performing sportbike, the Ninja ZX-10RR, but the chassis and rider accommodations are intended for long days in the saddle.
Unlike the track-focused Ninja's of Kawasaki's lineup, the Ninja 1000 SX's larger 1,043cc inline-four engine with four 38mm Keihin throttle bodies and a slipper/assist clutch is designed to be user-friendly with its torque-rich character—allowing the engine to work in wider rev range. Electronic aids include cruise control, ride modes, switchable power modes, ABS, and a quickshifter. All of which is accessible via the 4.3-inch color TFT display.
The 2024 Kawasaki Ninja 1000 SX's chassis consist of an aluminum backbone frame with a fully adjustable 41mm inverted cartridge fork and a horizontal back-link shock with preload and rebound adjustment. Where the rubber meets the road is a set of 17-inch wheels with dual 300mm discs and radial-mount four-piston Monoblock calipers up front and a single 250mm disc with a single-piston caliper at the rear. A large 5-gallon fuel tank, adjustable windscreen, and upright riding position encourage riders to extend their ride.
The last time we rode a Kawasaki Ninja 1000 SX in 2020, test rider Morgan Gales noted, "The Ninja 1000 SX is a do-it-all motorcycle that makes little compromise. If you want to head out for a weekend of cruising, this is a great bike for that. Chasing after your buddies on supersports? It can do that too."
Pricing and Variants
The 2024 Kawasaki Ninja 1000 SX ABS is only available in Metallic Matte Graphite Gray/Metallic Diablo Black for $13,699.
But for those who want even more touring accommodations, Kawasaki offers the Ninja 1000 Touring Package which is available at dealers for $2,237.95. This package includes a DC power outlet, USB outlet, frame sliders, Ergo-Fit extended reach seat, 28-liter saddlebag set, fitting kit, and a one key system.
Competition
- <a href="https://suzukicycles.com/sport-touring/2024/gsx-s1000gt-plus"><b>Suzuki GSX-S1000GT+, $14,199</b></a>
- <a href="https://www.bmwmotorcycles.com/en/models/sport/s1000xr.html"><b>BMW S 1000 XR, starting at $17,495</b></a>
News and Reviews
- <a href="https://www.cycleworld.com/story/motorcycle-reviews/2020-kawasaki-ninja-1000-sx-first-ride-review/"><b>2020 Kawasaki Ninja 1000 SX First Ride Review</b></a>
- <a href="https://www.cycleworld.com/story/buyers-guide/2020-kawasaki-ninja-1000sx/"><b>2020 Kawasaki Ninja 1000/SX</b></a>
2024 Kawasaki Ninja 1000 SX Claimed Specs
| MSRP: | $13,699 |
|---|---|
| Engine: | DOHC, liquid-cooled, 4-stroke inline-four; 16 valves |
| Displacement: | 1,043cc |
| Bore x Stroke: | 77.0 x 56.0mm |
| Compression Ratio: | 11.8:1 |
| Transmission/Final Drive: | 6-speed/chain |
| Fuel System: | DFI w/ (4) 38mm Keihin throttle bodies; ride-by-wire |
| Clutch: | Wet, multiplate; cable operation |
| Frame: | Aluminum backbone |
| Front Suspension: | 41mm inverted cartridge fork, preload, compression and rebound damping adjustable; 4.7 in. travel |
| Rear Suspension: | Horizontal back-link, rebound damping, preload adjustable; 5.7 in. travel |
| Front Brake: | 4-piston radial-mount Monoblock calipers, 300mm discs w/ ABS |
| Rear Brake: | 1-piston caliper, 250mm disc w/ ABS |
| Wheels, Front/Rear: | Cast spoked; 17 in./17 in. |
| Tires, Front/Rear: | 120/70-17 / 190/50-17 |
| Rake/Trail: | 24.0°/3.9 in. |
| Wheelbase: | 56.7 in. |
| Ground Clearance: | 5.3 in. |
| Seat Height: | 32.3 in. |
| Fuel Capacity: | 5.0 gal. |
| Wet Weight: | 514 lb. |
| Contact: | kawasaki.com |
Source: 2024 Kawasaki Ninja 1000 SX ABS (https://www.motorcyclistonline.com/kawasaki/ninja-1000sx-abs/)
Courtesy of Motorcyclist Magazine