Kawasaki Ninja 1000SX Performance - 2021 Specifications and Reviews
The 2021 Kawasaki Ninja 1000SX Performance is a versatile sport tourer built for riders seeking real-world performance and comfort on longer journeys. Its 1043cc inline-four engine delivers 140 horsepower with strong mid-range torque, making it equally at home carving mountain roads or cruising highways. Known for its balanced blend of aggressive styling, practical ergonomics, and dependable engineering, it appeals to experienced riders wanting sport bike capability without sacrificing usability.
General information | |
| Category | Sport |
| Year | 2021 |
| Model | Kawasaki Ninja 1000SX Performance |
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Engine and Transmission Specifications | |
| Driveline | Sealed Chain |
| Clutch | Wet multi-disc, manual |
| Transmission type | Chain (final drive) |
| Gearbox | 6-speed |
| Cooling system | Liquid |
| Lubrication system | Forced lubrication, wet sump with oil cooler |
| Ignition | TCBI with digital advance |
| Fuel control | Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) |
| Fuel system | Injection. DFI w/38mm Keihin throttle bodies (4) and oval sub-throttles |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 |
| Bore x Stroke | 77.0 x 56.0 mm (3.0 x 2.2 inches) |
| Compression | 11.8:1 |
| Torque | 111.0 Nm (11.3 kgf-m or 81.9 ft.lbs) @ 8000 Revolutions">RPM |
| Power | 140.1 Horsepower">HP (102.3 Kilowatt">kW)) @ 10000 Revolutions">RPM |
| Engine type | In-line four, four-stroke |
| Capacity: | 1043.0 ccm (63.64 cubic inches) |
Brakes, suspension, Frame and wheels | |
| Rear brakes | Single disc. ABS. Single-piston caliper. |
| Diameter | 300 mm (11.8 inches) |
| Front brakes | Double disc. ABS. Four-piston calipers. Radially mounted. |
| Rear tire | 190/50-ZR17 |
| Front tire | 120/70-ZR17 |
| Rear wheel travel | 144 mm (5.7 inches) |
| Rear Suspension | Horizontal monoshock with stepless rebound damping, remotely adjustable spring preload/5.4 in |
| Front wheel travel | 119 mm (4.7 inches) |
| Front Suspension | 41mm inverted cartridge fork with stepless compression and rebound damping, adjustable spring preload/4.7 in |
| Trail | 99 mm (3.9 inches) |
| Rake (fork angle) | 24.0° |
| Frame type | Twin-tube, aluminium |
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Physical measures and capacities | |
| Fuel capacity | 17.00 litres (4.49 US gallons) |
| Wheelbase | 1440 mm (56.7 inches) |
| Ground clearance | 135 mm (5.3 inches) |
| Overall width | 825 mm (32.5 inches) |
| Overall length | 2100 mm (82.7 inches) |
| Overall height | 1190 mm (46.9 inches) |
| Seat height | 835 mm (32.9 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting. |
| Weight incl. oil, gas, etc | 235.0 kg (518.1 pounds) |
Other specs | |
| Factory warranty | 12 Month Limited Warranty |
| Starter | Electric |
| Color options | Metallic Carbon Grey/Metallic Diablo Black, Metallic Moondust Grey/Metallic Diablo Black, Emerald Blazed Green/Matallic Diablo Black/Metallic Graphite Grey Dollars |
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