Kawasaki Ninja 1000sx vs Triumph Sprint St
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Kawasaki Ninja 1000sx
Triumph Sprint St
Horsepower (hp)
142 hp
123 hp
Torque (Nm)
111 Nm
102 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
240 km/h
240 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
235 kg
220 kg
Type
Sport
Sport
Horsepower
142 hp @ 10,000 rpm
123 hp @ 9,100 rpm
Torque
111 Nm @ 8,000 rpm
102 Nm @ 5,100 rpm
Top Speed
240 km/h (estimated; manufacturer limited)
240 km/h
Weight
235 kg (wet/curb weight)
220 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
5.5–6.5 L/100km (typical real-world average)
5.5 L/100km (approximately 18 km/L typical real-world average)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Kawasaki Ninja 1000sx
8.5/10
"The sensible sport-tourer that never feels boring on Sunday."
Pros
+Exceptional real-world performance
+Cornering ABS standard fitment
+Massive 28-litre fuel tank
Cons
−Chain wears surprisingly quickly
−Panniers too narrow for helmets
−Wind noise above 90mph
Triumph Sprint St
8.5/10
"The best used sport-tourer under four grand, full stop."
Pros
+Triple engine is sensational
+Comfortable yet genuinely sporty
+Excellent value used market
Cons
−Eats rear tyres fast
−Fuel pump reliability concerns
−Dated switchgear and instruments
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