2023 Kawasaki Ninja 1000SX Buyer’s Guide [Specs, Price, Color]

The Kawasaki Ninja 1000SX semi-upright, faired sportbike, which does willing double duty as a sport-tourer, returns unchanged this year. However, that means the 2023 Kawasaki Ninja 1000SX still has the potent 1043cc inline-4 that pumps out a muscular 82 ft-lbs of torque at 7800 rpm, making it more than ready for two-up travel with impressive roll-on power. Four power modes are available—three preset and one rider-adjustable for power output and traction control.

The die-cast aluminum frame uses the motor as a stressed member, with almost fully adjustable suspension. The front braking is superb, featuring a radial-pump master cylinder sending pressure to a pair of radially mounted monobloc calipers working on 300mm discs. Stability is outstanding on the 514-pound machine. We found this all out when we tested the Kawasaki Ninja 1000SX.

The six-speed transmission has a quickshifter as standard equipment, and the clutch has slip and assist functions. Bosch cornering aware ABS and three-mode traction control enhance rider safety. Bosch also supplies the five-axis IMU.

The two-mode, 4.3-inch TFT allows the rider to monitor the different aids and the condition of the 2023 Kawasaki Ninja 1000SX, and it can be paired via Bluetooth to a smartphone.

Kawasaki Genuine Accessories offers hard side cases (shown in three photos), a 47-liter top case, a tank bag, and heated grips to fulfill its alternative destiny as a high-speed sport-touring motorcycle.

The list price of the 2023 Kawasaki Ninja 1000SX is $13,199. There is only one color choice, and Kawasaki gives it quite a description— Emerald Blazed Green/Metallic Diablo Black/Metallic Graphite Gray.

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2023 Kawasaki Ninja 1000SX Price: $13,199 MSRP