Kawasaki Ninja 1000SX vs Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R 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	Aggressive design Noteworthy performance and handling Read More
Things we don't like	Limited color choices may not suit all preferences Read More	Stiff ride quality Pillion comfort Read More

Engine & Performance

Displacement	1043 cc	998 cc
Maximum Power	140 hp	200.2 hp
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	19 L	17 L
Drive Type	Chain Drive	Chain Drive
Cooling System	Liquid Cooled	Liquid Cooled
Lubrication System	Forced Lubrication, Wet Sump	Wet Sump
Clutch Type	Wet, Multi-Plate	Wet, Multi-Plate
No. Of Strokes	4-Stroke	4-Stroke
No. Of Cylinder	4	4
Engine Type	In-Line Four Cylinder, 4-Stroke, Liquid-Cooled Engine	4 Cylinder, 4-Stroke, 16-Valve DOHC, Liquid Cooled Engine
Exhaust Pipes	Dual Exhuast	4 In 1 Exhaust
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4
Valve Configuration	DOHC	DOHC
Maximum Torque	111 Nm	114.9 Nm
Injection Type	Fuel Injection	Fuel Injection
Bore X Stroke	77 mm x 56 mm	76 mm x 55 mm
Compression Ratio	11.8:1	13.0:1
RPM at Maximum Power	10000 rpm	13500 rpm
RPM at Maximum Torque	10000 rpm	11200 rpm

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Dimension

Category	Super Sport	Super Sport
Length	2100 mm	2090 mm
Ground Clearance	135 mm	145 mm
Width	825 mm	740 mm
Seat Height	835 mm	835 mm
Seating Capacity	2	2
Kerb Weight	235 kg	206 kg
Wheel Base	1440 mm	1440 mm
Height	--	1145 mm

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Fuel & Ignition

Ignition System	TCBI	Digital
Start Option	Electric	Electric
Fuel Supply System	Fuel Injection	--
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol

Gear & Transmission

Gear Box	6-Speed	6-Speed
Transmission Type	Manual	Manual

Electrical

Battery Voltage

12 V

12 V

Wheels & Tyres

Rear Tyre	190/50 ZR17	190/55 R17
Front Tyre	120/70 ZR17	120/70 R17
Front Wheel Size	R17	R17
Rear Wheel Size	R17	R17
Tyre Type	Runflat	Runflat

Chassis & Suspension

Rear Suspension	Horizontal Back-link	Horizontal Back-link
Front Suspension	Telescopic Fork	Inverted Fork

Safety & Security

ABS	Yes	Yes
Pass Switch	Yes	Yes
Side Reflectors	Yes	Yes
Back Rest	No	No
Leg Guards	No	No
Launch Control	No	Yes
Engine Check Warning	Yes	Yes
Riding Modes	Sport, Road Sport, Road	Road, Race Road, Race
Stability Control	--	No
Shutter Lock	--	No
Traction Control	--	Yes
Anti-Theft Alarm	--	No

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Console

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

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Differentiating Features

Height Adjustable Seats	No	No
Cruise Control	--	No

Electrical

Indicator Light	Yes	Yes
Head Lamp	LED LED	LED LED
Adjustable Headlights	Yes	Yes
Tail Lamp	LED LED	LED LED
Accessory Outlet	--	No

Chassis & Suspension

Body Frame Type	Diamond Diamond	--
Seat Type	Dual Stepped Dual Stepped	Dual Stepped Dual Stepped
Side Wings	Yes	Yes

Brake

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