Sport Tourers

2026Kawasaki Ninja 1100SX SE Performance Tourer

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The 2026 Kawasaki Ninja 1100SX SE is a sport touring motorcycle designed for riders seeking aggressive performance with practical long-distance capability. Its 1099cc inline-four engine delivers 134 horsepower and 113.5 Nm of torque, making it renowned for combining sharp acceleration with comfortable ergonomics and advanced technology for extended touring. The SE trim emphasizes premium features and refinement, appealing to experienced riders who demand both thrilling road presence and everyday usability.

Capacity: 1099.0 ccm
Engine: In-line four, four-stroke
Gearbox: 6-speed
Dry weight: 213.1 kg
Seat height: 820 mm
Power: 134.0 HP (100.0 kW) @ 9000 RPM

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How it rides

Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested

Off-road & trail5%

Cornering82%

City riding60%

Daily riding75%

Touring90%

Two-up85%

Track65%

Best for: Built for high-speed sport touring, it excels at devouring long highway miles while still being capable of spirited cornering on twisty roads.
Built for: The inline-four engine delivers smooth, linear power with a strong top-end pull, backed by premium Brembo brakes and an Ohlins rear shock for confident, refined handling.
Not ideal for: This is not the right choice for off-road use, absolute beginners, or riders prioritizing a lightweight, flickable city commuter.

Scores are derived from the spec sheet using the same model across every bike, so they compare like for like.

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Units

At 820mm, a rider of 175cm with a 79cm (estimated) inseam will reach the ground with balls of both feet on the 2026 Kawasaki Ninja 1100SX SE Performance Tourer, with a moderate knee angle of around 90 degrees and a slightly forward riding position.

Assumes about 30mm of suspension sag once seated. This is an approximation from category-typical geometry, not a measurement of this bike or of you - sit on one before you buy.

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Full specifications

Engine

Capacity: 1099.0 ccm
Power: 134.0 HP (100.0 kW) @ 9000 RPM
Torque: 112.8 Nm (11.5 kgf-m) @ 7600 RPM
Engine type: In-line four, four-stroke
Power/weight ratio: 0.6288 HP/kg (dry)
Bore x stroke: 77.0 x 59.0 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: 805 mm
Overall height: 1191 mm
Seat height: 820 mm
Dry weight: 213.1 kg
Wet weight: 234.1 kg
Fuel capacity: 18.90 litres
Ground clearance: 135 mm

Chassis & suspension

Frame: Aluminum spar aluminium
Front suspension: 41mm inverted telescopic Showa fork with compression and rebound damping, adjustable spring preload
Rear suspension: Öhlins S46. Horizontal back-link, gas-charged rear shock with rebound damping, remotely adjustable spring preload
Front wheel travel: 119 mm
Rear wheel travel: 142 mm
Rake (fork angle): 24.0°
Trail: 99 mm

Brakes & wheels

Front brakes: Double disc. ABS. Brembo. Radial-mount 4-piston monobloc calipers, Kawasaki Intelligent anti-lock Brake System (KIBS)
Front brakes diameter: 300 mm
Rear brakes: Single disc. ABS. Single-piston caliper. Kawasaki Intelligent anti-lock Brake System (KIBS)
Rear brakes diameter: 260 mm
ABS: Yes
Front tyre: 120/70-17
Rear tyre: 190/50-17

Other

Color options: Emerald Blazed Green/Metallic Diablo Black Metallic Matte Graphenesteel Gray/Metallic Diablo Black Metallic Matte Graphenesteel Gray/Metallic Diablo Black

Compiled from manufacturer documentation and user contributions, corrected on an ongoing basis. Spotted something wrong? Tell us.