Source: Cycle World
2024 Kawasaki Ninja 1000 SX ABS. (Kawasaki/)OverviewKawasaki’s Ninja 1000 SX ABS blurs the lines between sportbike performance and touring comfort. Styling and performance honor Team Green’s highest-performing sportbike, the Ninja ZX-10RR, but the chassis and rider accommodations are intended for long days in the saddle.Unlike the track-focused Ninja’s of Kawasaki’s lineup, the Ninja 1000 SX’s larger 1,043cc inline-four engine with four 38mm Keihin throttle bodies and a slipper/assist clutch is designed to be user-friendly with its torque-rich character—allowing the engine to work in wider rev range. Electronic aids include cruise control, ride modes, switchable power modes, ABS, and a quickshifter. All of which is accessible via the 4.3-inch color TFT display.The 2024 Kawasaki Ninja 1000 SX’s chassis consist of an aluminum backbone frame with a fully adjustable 41mm inverted cartridge fork and a horizontal back-link shock with preload and rebound adjustment. Where the rubber meets the road is a set of 17-inch wheels with dual 300mm discs and radial-mount four-piston Monoblock calipers up front and a single 250mm disc with a single-piston caliper at the rear. A large 5-gallon fuel tank, adjustable windscreen, and upright riding position encourage riders to extend their ride.The last time we rode a Kawasaki Ninja 1000 SX in 2020, test rider Morgan Gales noted, “The Ninja 1000 SX is a do-it-all motorcycle that makes little compromise. If you want to head out for a weekend of cruising, this is a great bike for that. Chasing after your buddies on supersports? It can do that too.”2024 Kawasaki Ninja 1000 SX ABS. (Kawasaki/)Pricing and VariantsThe 2024 Kawasaki Ninja 1000 SX ABS is only available in Metallic Matte Graphite Gray/Metallic Diablo Black for $13,699.But for those who want even more touring accommodations, Kawasaki offers the Ninja 1000 Touring Package which is available at dealers for $2,237.95. This package includes a DC power outlet, USB outlet, frame sliders, Ergo-Fit extended reach seat, 28-liter saddlebag set, fitting kit, and a one key system.2024 Kawasaki Ninja 1000 SX ABS. (Kawasaki/)Competition<a href=”https://suzukicycles.com/sport-touring/2024/gsx-s1000gt-plus”><b>Suzuki GSX-S1000GT+, $14,199</b></a><a href=”https://www.bmwmotorcycles.com/en/models/sport/s1000xr.html”><b>BMW S 1000 XR, starting at $17,495</b></a>News and Reviews<a href=”https://www.cycleworld.com/story/motorcycle-reviews/2020-kawasaki-ninja-1000-sx-first-ride-review/”><b>2020 Kawasaki Ninja 1000 SX First Ride Review</b></a><a href=”https://www.cycleworld.com/story/buyers-guide/2020-kawasaki-ninja-1000sx/”><b>2020 Kawasaki Ninja 1000/SX</b></a>2024 Kawasaki Ninja 1000 SX Claimed Specs
MSRP:
$13,699
Engine:
DOHC, liquid-cooled, 4-stroke inline-four; 16 valves
Displacement:
1,043cc
Bore x Stroke:
77.0 x 56.0mm
Compression Ratio:
11.8:1
Transmission/Final Drive:
6-speed/chain
Fuel System:
DFI w/ (4) 38mm Keihin throttle bodies; ride-by-wire
Clutch:
Wet, multiplate; cable operation
Frame:
Aluminum backbone
Front Suspension:
41mm inverted cartridge fork, preload, compression and rebound damping adjustable; 4.7 in. travel
Rear Suspension:
Horizontal back-link, rebound damping, preload adjustable; 5.7 in. travel
Front Brake:
4-piston radial-mount Monoblock calipers, 300mm discs w/ ABS
Rear Brake:
1-piston caliper, 250mm disc w/ ABS
Wheels, Front/Rear:
Cast spoked; 17 in./17 in.
Tires, Front/Rear:
120/70-17 / 190/50-17
Rake/Trail:
24.0°/3.9 in.
Wheelbase:
56.7 in.
Ground Clearance:
5.3 in.
Seat Height:
32.3 in.
Fuel Capacity:
5.0 gal.
Wet Weight:
514 lb.
Contact:
kawasaki.com
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2024 Kawasaki Ninja 1000 SX ABS. (Kawasaki/)
Overview
Kawasaki’s Ninja 1000 SX ABS blurs the lines between sportbike performance and touring comfort. Styling and performance honor Team Green’s highest-performing sportbike, the Ninja ZX-10RR, but the chassis and rider accommodations are intended for long days in the saddle.
Unlike the track-focused Ninja’s of Kawasaki’s lineup, the Ninja 1000 SX’s larger 1,043cc inline-four engine with four 38mm Keihin throttle bodies and a slipper/assist clutch is designed to be user-friendly with its torque-rich character—allowing the engine to work in wider rev range. Electronic aids include cruise control, ride modes, switchable power modes, ABS, and a quickshifter. All of which is accessible via the 4.3-inch color TFT display.
The 2024 Kawasaki Ninja 1000 SX’s chassis consist of an aluminum backbone frame with a fully adjustable 41mm inverted cartridge fork and a horizontal back-link shock with preload and rebound adjustment. Where the rubber meets the road is a set of 17-inch wheels with dual 300mm discs and radial-mount four-piston Monoblock calipers up front and a single 250mm disc with a single-piston caliper at the rear. A large 5-gallon fuel tank, adjustable windscreen, and upright riding position encourage riders to extend their ride.
The last time we rode a Kawasaki Ninja 1000 SX in 2020, test rider Morgan Gales noted, “The Ninja 1000 SX is a do-it-all motorcycle that makes little compromise. If you want to head out for a weekend of cruising, this is a great bike for that. Chasing after your buddies on supersports? It can do that too.”
2024 Kawasaki Ninja 1000 SX ABS. (Kawasaki/)
Pricing and Variants
The 2024 Kawasaki Ninja 1000 SX ABS is only available in Metallic Matte Graphite Gray/Metallic Diablo Black for $13,699.
But for those who want even more touring accommodations, Kawasaki offers the Ninja 1000 Touring Package which is available at dealers for $2,237.95. This package includes a DC power outlet, USB outlet, frame sliders, Ergo-Fit extended reach seat, 28-liter saddlebag set, fitting kit, and a one key system.
2024 Kawasaki Ninja 1000 SX ABS. (Kawasaki/)
Competition
<a href=”https://suzukicycles.com/sport-touring/2024/gsx-s1000gt-plus”><b>Suzuki GSX-S1000GT+, $14,199</b></a><a href=”https://www.bmwmotorcycles.com/en/models/sport/s1000xr.html”><b>BMW S 1000 XR, starting at $17,495</b></a>
News and Reviews
<a href=”https://www.cycleworld.com/story/motorcycle-reviews/2020-kawasaki-ninja-1000-sx-first-ride-review/”><b>2020 Kawasaki Ninja 1000 SX First Ride Review</b></a><a href=”https://www.cycleworld.com/story/buyers-guide/2020-kawasaki-ninja-1000sx/”><b>2020 Kawasaki Ninja 1000/SX</b></a>
2024 Kawasaki Ninja 1000 SX Claimed Specs
MSRP:
$13,699
Engine:
DOHC, liquid-cooled, 4-stroke inline-four; 16 valves
Displacement:
1,043cc
Bore x Stroke:
77.0 x 56.0mm
Compression Ratio:
11.8:1
Transmission/Final Drive:
6-speed/chain
Fuel System:
DFI w/ (4) 38mm Keihin throttle bodies; ride-by-wire
Clutch:
Wet, multiplate; cable operation
Frame:
Aluminum backbone
Front Suspension:
41mm inverted cartridge fork, preload, compression and rebound damping adjustable; 4.7 in. travel
Rear Suspension:
Horizontal back-link, rebound damping, preload adjustable; 5.7 in. travel
Front Brake:
4-piston radial-mount Monoblock calipers, 300mm discs w/ ABS
Rear Brake:
1-piston caliper, 250mm disc w/ ABS
Wheels, Front/Rear:
Cast spoked; 17 in./17 in.
Tires, Front/Rear:
120/70-17 / 190/50-17
Rake/Trail:
24.0°/3.9 in.
Wheelbase:
56.7 in.
Ground Clearance:
5.3 in.
Seat Height:
32.3 in.
Fuel Capacity:
5.0 gal.
Wet Weight:
514 lb.
Contact:
kawasaki.com
