Sportbikes
2024Kawasaki Ninja 1000SX Tourer
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The 2024 Kawasaki Ninja 1000SX Tourer is a sport-touring motorcycle designed for riders seeking a balance of performance and comfort on extended journeys. Powered by a 1043cc inline-four engine delivering 142 horsepower, it combines nimble handling with practical touring features. Best known for its aggressive styling, excellent wind protection, and capable suspension, this bike excels at both spirited road riding and long-distance adventure.
- Capacity
- 1043.0 ccm
- Engine
- In-line four, four-stroke
- Gearbox
- 6-speed
- Wet weight
- 235.0 kg
- Seat height
- 835 mm
- Power
- 142.0 HP (103.6 kW) @ 10000 RPM
What’s new for the 2024 Kawasaki Ninja 1000SX Tourer
vs the 2023| Spec | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine capacity | 1043.0 ccm (63.64 cubic inches) | 1043.0 ccm (63.65 cubic inches) |
How it rides
Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested- Best for
- A versatile sport-tourer built for fast road riding, weekend canyon carving and comfortable two-up distance touring with optional luggage.
- Built for
- A do-it-all Ninja: smooth, punchy inline-four, sharp handling and genuine touring comfort. Sporty enough to thrill, civilized enough for daily use.
- Not ideal for
- Not for off-road use, absolute track-day specialists wanting a pure supersport, or beginners intimidated by a 140hp liter-class machine.
Scores are derived from the spec sheet using the same model across every bike, so they compare like for like.
Will it fit you?
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- Capacity
- 1043.0 ccm
- Power
- 142.0 HP (103.6 kW) @ 10000 RPM
- CO2 Emissions
- 135 CO2 g/km
- Torque
- 111.0 Nm (11.3 kgf-m) @ 8000 RPM
- Engine type
- In-line four, four-stroke
- Fuel consumption
- 5.80 litres/100 km (17.2 km/l)
- Power/weight ratio
- 0.6043 HP/kg
- Bore x stroke
- 77.0 x 56.0 mm
- Compression
- 11.8:1
- Cooling system
- Liquid
- Fuel system
- Injection
- Starting
- Electric
- Ignition
- TCBI with digital advance
- Valves per cylinder
- 4
Transmission
- Gearbox
- 6-speed
- Transmission type
- Manual
- Final drive
- Chain
- Clutch
- Assist and slipper clutch
Dimensions & weight
- Wheelbase
- 1440 mm
- Overall length
- 2101 mm
- Overall width
- 826 mm
- Overall height
- 1191 mm
- Seat height
- 835 mm
- Wet weight
- 235.0 kg
- Fuel capacity
- 19.00 litres
- Ground clearance
- 135 mm
- Carrying capacity
- Panniers
- Dry weight
- Not on record - add it
Chassis & suspension
- Frame
- Twin-tube, aluminium
- Front suspension
- 41 mm inverted fork with compression and rebound damping and spring preload adjustability
- Rear suspension
- Horizontal Back-link, gas-charged rear shock with rebound damping and spring preload adjustability
- Front wheel travel
- 119 mm
- Rear wheel travel
- 145 mm
- Rake (fork angle)
- 24.0°
- Trail
- 98 mm
Brakes & wheels
- Front brakes
- Double disc. ABS. Four-piston calipers. Radially mounted.
- Front brakes diameter
- 300 mm
- Rear brakes
- Single disc. ABS. Single-piston caliper.
- Front tyre
- 120/70-ZR17
- Rear tyre
- 190/50-ZR17
Other
- Color options
- Emerald Blazed Green/Metallic Diablo Black/Metallic Graphite Gray, Metallic Matte Sovereign Red/Metallic Diablo Black
- Warranty
- 12
- Comments
- Small windscreen. Kawasaki Traction Control (KTRC), Kawasaki Intelligent anti-lock Brake System (KIBS), Power Mode, Kawasaki Corner Management Function (KCMF). Electronic Cruise Control.
Compiled from manufacturer documentation and user contributions, corrected on an ongoing basis. Spotted something wrong? Tell us.
What changed, year to year
Differences highlighted| Specification | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 1043.0 ccm (63.64 cubic inches) | 1043.0 ccm (63.64 cubic inches) | 1043.0 ccm (63.64 cubic inches) | 1043.0 ccm (63.64 cubic inches) |
| Seat height | 835 mm (32.9 inches) | 835 mm (32.9 inches) | 835 mm (32.9 inches) | 835 mm (32.9 inches) |
| Fuel capacity | 17.00 litres (4.49 US gallons) | 17.00 litres (4.49 US gallons) | 19.00 litres (5.02 US gallons) | 19.00 litres (5.02 US gallons) |
| Color options | Metallic Carbon Grey/Metallic Diablo Black, Metallic Moondust Grey/Metallic Diablo Black, Emerald Blazed Green/Metallic Diablo Black/Metallic | Emerald Blazed Green/Metallic Diablo Black/Metallic Graphite Grey, Metallic Matte Graphenesteel Grey/Metallic Diablo Black, Metallic Diablo Black/Pearl Robotic White | Emerald Blazed Green/Metallic Diablo Black/Metallic Graphite Gray, Metallic Matte Sovereign Red/Metallic Diablo Black | Emerald Blazed Green/Metallic Diablo Black/Metallic Graphite Gray, Metallic Matte Sovereign Red/Metallic Diablo Black |
Illustrative - generated automatically by diffing the year records already on file, not a manufacturer-published changelog.
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Common questions
What is the engine size of the Kawasaki Ninja 1000SX Tourer?
The 2024 Kawasaki Ninja 1000SX Tourer has a Capacity of 1043.0 ccm (63.65 cubic inches).
What engine power does the Kawasaki Ninja 1000SX Tourer have?
The 2024 Kawasaki Ninja 1000SX Tourer has a Power of 142.0 HP (103.6 kW) @ 10000 RPM.
How many gears does the Kawasaki Ninja 1000SX Tourer have?
The 2024 Kawasaki Ninja 1000SX Tourer has a Gearbox of 6-speed.
What is the torque of the Kawasaki Ninja 1000SX Tourer?
The 2024 Kawasaki Ninja 1000SX Tourer has a Torque of 111.0 Nm (11.3 kgf-m or 81.9 ft.lbs) @ 8000 RPM.
How much does the Kawasaki Ninja 1000SX Tourer weigh?
The 2024 Kawasaki Ninja 1000SX Tourer has a Wet weight of 235.0 kg (518.1 pounds).
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