KAWASAKI Ninja 1000SX vs 2024 HONDA CBR1000RR
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Technical score (estimate)
Weighted mix of power, torque, power-to-weight, top speed and lighter weight within this comparison only. Not a real-world verdict — riding style and roads matter.
Usage fit (estimate)
Rough scores for city riding, touring, sporty riding and new riders — mix of specs and bike category. Same caveats as the technical score: traffic, skill and tyres matter.
City / commute
Touring / long rides
Sporty riding
New rider friendly
Seat height (cm)
Figures are as in the database; boots, suspension sag and road surface change how tall the bike feels.
- KAWASAKI Ninja 1000SX 83.5 cm Tallest seat here
- 2024 HONDA CBR1000RR 83.3 cm Lowest seat here
Spread in this comparison: about 0.2 cm.
Rough guide: comfortable flat-foot reach often needs inseam roughly in the same ballpark as seat height (varies a lot by ergonomics).
Auto summary from specs
Generated from the numbers in the comparison — not a review.
- Power spans 142 hp (KAWASAKI Ninja 1000SX) up to 218 hp (2024 HONDA CBR1000RR).
- Torque spans 111 Nm (KAWASAKI Ninja 1000SX) up to 113 Nm (2024 HONDA CBR1000RR).
- Weight spans 195 kg (2024 HONDA CBR1000RR) to 235 kg (KAWASAKI Ninja 1000SX).
- Engine sizes are very close.
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| Specification | KAWASAKI Ninja 1000SX | HONDA CBR1000RR |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | KAWASAKI | HONDA |
| Model | KAWASAKI Ninja 1000SX | HONDA CBR1000RR |
| Engine size | 1000cc | 1000cc |
| Power | 142hp | 218hp |
| Torque | 111nm. | 113nm. |
| Cylinders / valves | 4 cylinders, 16 valves | 4 cylinders, 16 valves |
| Weight | 235kg | 195kg |
| Front brake | 300 mm dual disc, Radially mounted monoblock 4-piston caliper | Dual radial-mounted full-floating 320mm discs with four-piston calipers |
| Rear brake | 250 mm single disc, Single-piston caliper | Single 220mm disc |
| Seat height (cm) | 83.5cm | 83.3cm |
| Front tyre | 120/70ZR17M/C (58W) | 120/70ZR-17 radial |
| Rear tyre | 190/55ZR17M/C (75W) | 190/50Z-17 radial |
| Cooling | Liquid cooling | Liquid cooling |
| Front suspension | 41 mm inverted fork, stepless compression and rebound damping, spring preload adjustable | 43mm inverted Big Piston Fork with spring preload, rebound- and compression-damping adjustability; 4.7-inch travel |
| Rear suspension | Horizontal back-link, gas-charged, stepless rebound damping, spring preload adjustable | Unit Pro-Link HMAS single shock with spring preload, rebound- and compression-damping adjustability; 5.4-inch travel |
| Motorcycle type | Touring | Supersport |
| Top speed | 280km/h | 340km/h |
| Fuel capacity / consumption | 19 L – 6 L/100km | 16 L – 7 L/100km |
| Service network | ||
| Service quality | ||
| Parts availability | ||
| Price | $13699 | $16599 |
| Brand price lists | View KAWASAKI price list | View HONDA price list |
| Extra features | Additional Features:
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-TFT DISPLAY, ASSISTED SLIPPER CLUTCH, SELECTABLE TORQUE CONTROL -ELECTRONIC STEERING DAMPER, THROTTLE BY WIRE |
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2023 KAWASAKI Ninja 1000SX vs 2024 HONDA CBR1000RR: listed specifications
The 2023 KAWASAKI Ninja 1000SX and 2024 HONDA CBR1000RR are closely matched in torque and displacement, while the CBR1000RR has more peak power, and the higher listed top speed and a lower listed weight.
Engine displacement
Ninja 1000SX and CBR1000RR have very similar engine displacement (1000 cc vs 1000 cc).
Peak power
CBR1000RR has a clear listed power advantage (218 hp vs 142 hp).
Torque
Ninja 1000SX and CBR1000RR have very similar listed torque (111 Nm vs 113 Nm).
Listed top speed
CBR1000RR has a clear listed top-speed advantage (340 km/h vs 280 km/h).
Cooling
Both motorcycles are listed as liquid-cooled.
Weight and seat height
CBR1000RR is notably lighter on the listed weight (195 kg vs 235 kg). Ninja 1000SX and CBR1000RR have very similar seat heights (83.5 cm vs 83.3 cm).
Conclusion
The measurable differences are therefore concentrated in peak power, listed top speed and weight, while displacement, torque and seat height remain relatively close.
Frequently asked questions
What is the top speed of KAWASAKI Ninja 1000SX vs HONDA CBR1000RR?
HONDA CBR1000RR is listed at 340 km/h (211 mph) vs 280 km/h (174 mph) for KAWASAKI Ninja 1000SX.
Which has more horsepower, KAWASAKI Ninja 1000SX or HONDA CBR1000RR?
HONDA CBR1000RR has 218 hp compared with 142 hp on the KAWASAKI Ninja 1000SX.
Which is lighter, KAWASAKI Ninja 1000SX or HONDA CBR1000RR?
HONDA CBR1000RR is lighter at 195 kg vs 235 kg for KAWASAKI Ninja 1000SX.
Which is better, KAWASAKI Ninja 1000SX or HONDA CBR1000RR?
It depends on your riding style. Compare top speed, weight, fuel use and price in the table on this page, then vote for the bike you prefer.
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