The Kawasaki Ninja 1100SX is the standard-bearer of Kawasaki’s sport touring range, a machine built to deliver serious performance without ever asking the rider to sacrifice comfort over distance. It blends supersport-derived engineering with genuine long-haul ability, aimed at riders who want to cover real miles at a proper pace rather than choosing between a sportsbike and a tourer. It is a genuine alternative for riders weighing up a supersport-derived four against a dedicated tourer and finding neither quite right on its own.
Its liquid-cooled 1099cc inline four, a 77 x 59mm bore and stroke unit with 11.8:1 compression and a DOHC 16-valve head, produces 136PS at 9,000rpm and 113Nm of torque at 7,600rpm. Fuel injection through four 38mm throttle bodies feeds a six-speed gearbox and wet multi-disc clutch, with the dual-direction Kawasaki Quick Shifter now smoother than ever and usable from lower revs for relaxed, clutchless changes at town speeds as much as on the open road. Longer fifth and sixth gears sharpen fuel economy for bigger days out, taking some of the sting out of covering serious distance.
A twin-tube aluminium frame with 24.0 degrees of rake and 98mm of trail carries a 41mm inverted fork offering 150mm of travel, adjustable for compression, rebound and preload, and a horizontal back-link shock with 141mm of travel, rebound damping and remote preload adjustment, at a 235kg kerb weight. Dual 300mm semi-floating front discs with radial-mount, monobloc four-piston calipers and a 260mm rear disc provide the stopping power, running on a 120/70 front and 190/50 rear tyre across a 1,440mm wheelbase and 135mm of ground clearance. It inspires confidence from the first corner rather than needing miles to build trust in it.
A handlebar-mounted USB-C outlet keeps devices charged on the move, and the 835mm seat puts the rider in confident control whatever the distance. With a 19 litre tank behind that, it suits riders who want sportsbike performance with genuine touring range built in, whether that’s a fast blast on a free afternoon or a two-day trip further afield. It’s the sort of machine that makes a two hundred mile ride to the coast feel like a warm-up rather than an endurance test. Available now at GT Motorcycles, your Kawasaki dealer in Plymouth, serving sport touring riders across Devon and Cornwall, with finance and test rides available.
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