Kawasaki
Kawasaki Ninja 1100SX specifications and features
Every figure from the manufacturer's sheet, plus what each feature actually does for you.
Engine and performance
Power comes from a 1099cc single producing 134.1 bhp and 113 Nm, paired with a 6 Speed. At 238 kg the power-to-weight figure is 563 bhp per tonne, which ranks 28 of 135 in its class here.
Peak power is high relative to torque, so this engine rewards revs: it feels ordinary below the mid-range and comes alive above it.
Full specification sheet
Electric
- Top speed
- 249 km/h
Dimensions
- Kerb weight
- 238 kg
- Fuel tank
- 19 L
- Seat height
- 820 mm
- Ground clearance
- 135 mm
- Wheelbase
- 1440 mm
- Length
- 2100 mm
- Width
- 805 mm
- Height
- 1225 mm
Tyres
- Front tyre
- 120/70-ZR17
- Rear tyre
- 190/50-ZR17
Engine
- Engine
- 1099 cc
- Engine type
- 4 Cylinder, Liquid Cooled, 4 Valves
- Power
- 134.1 bhp
- Torque
- 113 Nm
- Claimed mileage
- 17.8 kmpl
- Cooling
- Liquid-cooled
- Transmission
- 6 Speed
Brakes & suspension
- Front brake
- Disc, 300 mm, 4 piston caliper
- Rear brake
- Disc, 260 mm, 1 piston caliper
- ABS / CBS
- Dual Channel ABS
- Front suspension
- Inverted fork with compression and rebound damping, and spring preload adjustability
- Rear suspension
- Horizontal Back-link, gas-charged shock, rebound damping, and remote spring preload adjustability
Source: Kawasaki official specifications. Figures can differ between variants; the table shows the range offered.
Dimensions in practice
The Ninja 1100SX weighs 238 kg with fluids, has an 820 mm seat, 135 mm of ground clearance, and rides on a 1440 mm wheelbase. Clearance is on the low side; take tall speed breakers at an angle with a pillion.
The fuel tank holds 19 litres, good for about 378 km between fills in real-world riding.
Tyres are 120/70-ZR17 front and 190/50-ZR17 rear, tubeless.
Features, and why each matters
Grouped by what they do for you. Underlined items link to a plain-English explainer.
Safety and braking
Stops both wheels from locking under panic braking. The single biggest safety upgrade on a two-wheeler.
Front disc brake
Sheds heat and works when wet. Worth the small premium over a drum on any commuter.
Rear disc brake
Adds feel and fade resistance at the back; matters more on heavier or faster bikes.
Tubeless tyres
A puncture deflates slowly instead of instantly, and roadside repair takes ten minutes.
Traction control
Cuts power if the rear spins on wet paint or gravel. Rare under ₹2 lakh.
Side-stand engine cut-off
Engine will not run with the stand down, which prevents a common low-speed crash.
Hazard lamps
All four indicators flash; useful in fog and when stopped on a highway shoulder.
Lighting
LED headlamp
Brighter, whiter and lasts the life of the bike. Halogens on rivals look yellow by comparison.
LED daytime running lamp
Makes you visible to cars in daylight, when most two-wheeler collisions happen.
LED tail lamp
Lights up instantly, which gives the vehicle behind a fraction more warning.
Chassis
Alloy wheels
Lighter than spoked wheels and they allow tubeless tyres.
USD front forks
Stiffer than conventional forks, so the front feels planted under hard braking.
Slipper clutch
Stops the rear wheel hopping on aggressive downshifts. Also makes the lever lighter.
Console and connectivity
Colour TFT console
Readable in direct sun and can show turn-by-turn navigation.
Digital console
Trip meters, real-time mileage and a gear indicator. The analogue dial is disappearing.
Bluetooth connectivity
Call and message alerts on the console so the phone stays in your pocket.
Ride modes
An Eco map for mileage and a Power map for overtakes, switched from the bars.
Convenience
USB charging port
Charges the phone on a long commute. Check whether it is Type-A or Type-C.
Engine kill switch
Switch the engine off from the right bar without reaching for the key.
Equipment against Panigale V2, Ninja ZX-6R and Ninja ZX-10R
Against Panigale V2, Ninja ZX-6R or Ninja ZX-10R, it gets usb charging port that most rivals skip.
What it lacks: rear monoshock, projector headlamp and turn-by-turn navigation, which rivals at this price offer. None of these are deal-breakers, but they show where the money went.
Only the Ninja 1100SX has
- USB charging port
Rivals have, it lacks
- Rear monoshock
- Projector headlamp
- Turn-by-turn navigation
Colours
- Metallic Brilliant Golden Black / Metallic Carbon Gray
Ninja 1100SX specs: questions people ask
- What is the engine capacity and power of the Ninja 1100SX?
- It uses a 1099cc engine producing 134.1 bhp and 113 Nm, with a 6 speed.
- Is the Ninja 1100SX suitable for short riders?
- It is on the tall side at 820 mm. Riders under 5'6" may be on tiptoe at stops and should try it before buying.
- Does the Ninja 1100SX have ABS?
- Yes, dual-channel ABS.
- What features does the Ninja 1100SX have?
- 19 items across 5 groups, including dual-channel abs, front disc brake, rear disc brake, tubeless tyres and alloy wheels. Some are variant-specific.
Ninja 1100SX from
₹14.42 Lakh