Kawasaki Z1000sx vs Kawasaki Ninja 1000
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Kawasaki Z1000sx vs Kawasaki Ninja 1000. Kawasaki Z1000sx: 140 hp @ 10,000 rpm hp, 235 kg (wet/curb weight, with panniers) weight, top speed 240 km/h (estimated, electronically limited), Motoryk rating 8.0/10. Kawasaki Ninja 1000: 142 hp @ 10,000 rpm hp, 235 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 225 km/h, Motoryk rating 8.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Kawasaki Z1000sx
Kawasaki Ninja 1000
Horsepower (hp)
140 hp
142 hp
Torque (Nm)
111 Nm
111 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
240 km/h
225 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
235 kg
235 kg
Type
Sport
Sport
Horsepower
140 hp @ 10,000 rpm
142 hp @ 10,000 rpm
Torque
111 Nm @ 7,300 rpm
111 Nm @ 7,300 rpm
Top Speed
240 km/h (estimated, electronically limited)
225 km/h
Weight
235 kg (wet/curb weight, with panniers)
235 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
6.5 L/100km (approx. 15.4 km/L, typical real-world average)
6.0–7.5 L/100km (typical real-world average)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Kawasaki Z1000sx
8.0/10
"A genuinely versatile sport-tourer that rewards experienced riders handsomely."
Pros
+Stonking inline-four engine
+Sharp, confidence-inspiring chassis
+Genuinely practical with panniers
Cons
−Stock seat needs replacing
−Pre-2017 lacks cornering ABS
−Fairing panels expensive to replace
Kawasaki Ninja 1000
8.5/10
"The thinking rider's fast bike — boring in the best way."
Pros
+Bulletproof engine longevity
+Genuine sport-touring versatility
+Strong resale value stability
Cons
−Wind noise above 85mph
−Rear shock softens with age
−Fuel consumption disappoints hard riders
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