Kawasaki Ninja 1000SX starts reaching dealerships

- Priced at Rs 10,79,000

- Gets styling, features and mechanical upgrades

- Deliveries begin

The 2020 Kawasaki Ninja 1000SX, which was launched in the Indian market in May 2020, has started to arrive at the dealerships and its deliveries have already commenced. The latest iteration of the litre-class sports tourer has been priced at Rs 10,79,000 (ex-showroom), which makes Rs 50,000 more expensive than its predecessor.

The new Ninja 1000SX features a similar displacement as its predecessor, although Kawasaki has made changes to the motor to comply with the latest emission norms. The 1,043cc, liquid-cooled, inline four-cylinder engine makes 140bhp at 10,000rpm and 111Nm of peak torque at 8,000rpm. The motor is linked to a six-speed gearbox.

Apart from updating the motor to comply with the more stringent emission norms, Kawasaki has also revised the styling for 2020. The Ninja 1000SX features subtle changes that come in the form of a redesigned front fascia and fairing, single-sided exhaust setup, taller windscreen and improved pillion seat design for better comfort.

The Ninja 1000SX also gets a new, Bluetooth-enabled, 4.3-inch, full-colour TFT display that works with the company’s dedicated smartphone app, Rideology The App. The feature list also comprises of electronic cruise control, three-level traction control, two power modes, quick shifter, anti-lock brake system and cornering management function.