Kawasaki Ninja 1000 [2020-2021]
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Ninja 1000 [2020-2021] Key Highlights | |
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| Engine Capacity | 1,043 cc |
| Transmission | 6 Speed Manual |
| Kerb Weight | 238 kg |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 19 litres |
| Seat Height | 835 mm |
| Max Power | 140.13 bhp |
Kawasaki Ninja 1000 [2021] Summary
The Kawasaki updated its litre-class sports tourer, the Ninja 1000SX to comply with the newest emission norms. During the transition, Kawasaki also revised the rider and the pillion seats to enhance the overall comfort. This has been achieved by redesigning the rider and the pillion seats. The motorcycle boasts of a large, four-way adjustable windscreen at the front. The company offers an aftermarket windscreen as an accessory that is taller than the stock unit.
Apart from enhancing the comfort levels, Kawasaki has also upgraded the electronics package on the Ninja 1000SX. The litre-class sports tourer now gets a cruise control system, quickshifter, cornering management function, traction control system, and four riding modes (Sport, Road, Rain, and Rider). The updated instrument cluster includes a Bluetooth-compatible, 4.3-inch full-colour, TFT display. The console works with the smartphone app, Kawasaki’s Rideology The App.
The other styling updates include a sharper, full-LED headlight and a single-sided exhaust layout that replaces the dual-exhaust on the previous-gen model. The 2021 model is available in three colour options – emerald blazed green, metallic graphite gray/metallic diablo black, and emerald blazed green/metallic carbon gray/metallic graphite gray.
Mechanical specifications, similar to the outgoing model, include a 1,043cc, inline, four-cylinder engine. Linked to a six-speed gearbox, the motor produces 140 bhp of maximum power at 10,000rpm and a peak torque output of 111 Nm at 8,000rpm. The hardware includes 41mm inverted front forks, rear mono-shock, twin discs at the front, and a single rotor at the back.
Kawasaki Ninja 1000 [2020-2021] Review
Good Things
- 1000cc inline four cylinder engine is loaded with power
- Gets radial-mounted front brake calipers
- Adjustable windscreen
Could be Better
- Extremely heavy at 255kgs
- Difficult to ride in city traffic
- Expensive after-sales
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Ninja 1000 [2020-2021] Specifications & Features
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Power & Performance
- Displacement1043 cc
- Max Power140.13 bhp @ 10000 rpm
- Max Torque111 Nm @ 8000 rpm
- Mileage - Owner Reported-
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Brakes, Wheels & Suspension
- Front Suspensionø41 mm inverted fork with compression and rebound damping and spring preload adjustability
- Rear SuspensionHorizontal Back-link, gas-charged rear shock with rebound damping and spring preload adjustability
- Braking SystemDual Channel ABS
- Front Brake TypeDisc
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Dimensions & Chassis
- Kerb Weight238 kg
- Seat Height835 mm
- Ground Clearance135 mm
- Overall Length2100 mm
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Manufacturer Warranty
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Features
- Touch Screen Display-
- Instrument Console-
- OdometerDigital
- SpeedometerDigital
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Kawasaki Ninja 1000 [2021] User Reviews near Mumbai
4.8/5
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Kawasaki ninja 1000
2 years ago
Subh
Best bike i have ever used. Can be used for long distance journeys. Bit pricy, but according to specifications and looks the bike looks cheaper. Riding experience is very amazing. Servicing cost is bit pricy and cannot easily locate the workshops. Cons is that please wear helmet and ride it safely even though it is a superbike.
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About the Reviewer
Used it for
Everything
Owned for
3-6 months
Ridden for
5000-10000 kms
Got mileage of
17 kmpl
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Ninja 1000sx review - a superbike
1 year ago
Praveen
I got my ninja 1000sx last Diwali; it has been smooth sailing. The engine is butter smooth and the muted exhaust whine is the 4 cylinder symphony I always wanted. The stock suspension set-up is on the softer side and needs to be set up according to your weight which i did. The seats are super comfortable and the riding position is also primarily upright. The wide handlebars make the handling easier. The bike is on the taller side, but your nothing that your confidence can't overcome. The windscreen looks good but is largely useless. Even kawasaki's optional large windscreen does not improve the protection from windblasts. I put on a puig aftermarket one and it made a world of difference. The tyres offer excellent grip in the dry but i was not too comfortable in the wet (maybe it's just me struggling in the rain). When the tyres are due for a change i will probably choose the battlax t32 (the ones on the versys) for better-wet grip. I mostly ride it on the highways and take it out in the city only for servicing. The city rides are not fun as the engine heats up all of that heat and you will feel cooked. The bike has the low ground clearance and i have to slow down and watch every speed breaker. Sometimes i end up scraping the belly pan if I'm not slow enough. This bike will take you far and fast. I prefer the far part and occasionally fast. You can comfortably cruise at triple-digit speeds all day without fatigue. Taller riders will feel the windblasts at really high speeds. My two favourite features are the cruise control and the quick shifter. Needless to say, the ninja is a looker. The ninja is a gentle beast. Don't get me wrong it's still green and mean but the power is linear and accessible. Torque is available at any rpm in any gear. Overall ninja gives you ~80% of the features other litre class bikes have at half the price.
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Used it for
Tours
Owned for
6 months-1 yr
Ridden for
5000-10000 kms
Got mileage of
19 kmpl
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