Honda Vario 160 vs Kawasaki Ninja 1000SX Comparison

From The Experts

Things we like	--	Perfect balance of sporty riding and touring capabilities Powerful 1,043cc engine provides exhilarating performance Advanced electronic features for enhanced control and convenience Comfortable seating position ideal for long-distance journeys Read More
Things we don't like	--	Limited color choices may not suit all preferences Read More

Engine & Performance

Displacement	156.9 cc	1043 cc
Maximum Power	15 hp	140 hp
Fuel Tank Capacity	5.5 L	19 L
Compression Ratio	12:01	11.8:1
Exhaust Pipes	Single Exhaust	Dual Exhuast
Drive Type	Belt Drive	Chain Drive
Maximum Torque	13.8 Nm	111 Nm
Injection Type	Fuel Injection	Fuel Injection
Engine Type	Single Cylinder, 4-Stroke, 4 Valves, Liquid Cooled, Engine	In-Line Four Cylinder, 4-Stroke, Liquid-Cooled Engine
Clutch Type	Automatic, Centrifugal, Dry Type	Wet, Multi-Plate
Bore X Stroke	60 mm x 55.5 mm	77 mm x 56 mm
Cooling System	Liquid Cooled	Liquid Cooled
Valve Configuration	SOHC	DOHC
No. Of Strokes	4-Stroke	4-Stroke
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4
No. Of Cylinder	1	4
RPM at Maximum Torque	7000 rpm	10000 rpm
RPM at Maximum Power	8500 rpm	10000 rpm
Lubrication System	--	Forced Lubrication, Wet Sump

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Dimension

Category	Scooter	Super Sport
Seating Capacity	2	2
Kerb Weight	119 kg	235 kg
Wheel Base	1278 mm	1440 mm
Height	1088 mm	--
Length	1929 mm	2100 mm
Seat Height	778 mm	835 mm
Ground Clearance	138 mm	135 mm
Width	695 mm	825 mm

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Fuel & Ignition

Ignition System	Full Transisterized	TCBI
Start Option	Electric	Electric
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Fuel Supply System	PGM-FI	Fuel Injection

Chassis & Suspension

Rear Suspension	Swing Arm	Horizontal Back-link
Front Suspension	Telescopic Fork	Telescopic Fork

Wheels & Tyres

Rear Tyre	120/70 R14	190/50 ZR17
Front Tyre	100/80 R14	120/70 ZR17
Rear Wheel Size	R14	R17
Tyre Type	Radial, Tubeless	Runflat
Front Wheel Size	R14	R17

Gear & Transmission

Transmission Type	CVT	Manual
Gear Box	Variable Speed	6-Speed

Electrical

Battery Voltage

12 V

12 V

Safety & Security

ABS	Yes	Yes
Pass Switch	Yes	Yes
Engine Check Warning	Yes	Yes
Launch Control	No	No
Leg Guards	No	No
Engine Immobilizer	No	--
Back Rest	No	No
Side Reflectors	Yes	Yes
Riding Modes	--	Sport, Road Sport, Road

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Console

Odometer	Digital Digital	Digital Digital
Fuel Gauge	Digital Digital	Digital Digital
Oil Change Indicator	Yes	Yes
Speedometer	Digital Digital	Digital Digital
Tripmeter	Yes	Yes
Display Screen	Yes	Yes
Tachometer	--	Yes
Navigator	--	No
Side Stand Indicator	--	No

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Electrical

Indicator Light	Yes	Yes
Accessory Outlet	Yes	--
Head Lamp	LED LED	LED LED
Tail Lamp	LED LED	LED LED
Adjustable Headlights	Yes	Yes

Chassis & Suspension

Seat Type	Dual Straight Dual Straight	Dual Stepped Dual Stepped
Body Frame Type	Enhanced Smart Architecture Frame Enhanced Smart Architecture Frame	Diamond Diamond
Side Wings	Yes	Yes

Brake

Front Brake	Disc Disc	Dual Disc Dual Disc
Rear Brake	Disc Disc	Disc Disc

Differentiating Features

Cruise Control	No	--
Height Adjustable Seats	No	No