Kawasaki Ninja 1100SX to launch in India this month

The Ninja 1100SX has a slightly bigger motor and more features, but it is visually identical to the Ninja 1000SX.

Published On Dec 10, 2024 12:43:00 PM

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Kawasaki Ninja 1100 India launch, price details, power, colours

The Kawasaki Ninja 1000 has always been one of our most highly rated faired sporty motorcycles for use in India, thanks to its combination of a beautifully refined and powerful four-cylinder engine and its relatively comfortable suspension and riding position. This bike has also been a good seller for Kawasaki India, and its replacement, the Ninja 1100SX, is due to launch in India within the next two weeks.

A bigger engine produces more torque but slightly less power
No visual changes compared to the outgoing 1000
Expected to cost Rs 75,000 to Rs 1 lakh more than the Ninja 1000

The main talking point with the new Kawasaki Ninja 1100SX is its move to a bigger 1099cc motor. The climb from the previous 1043cc has been achieved by a slightly longer stroke – now 77mm x 59mm vs the previous 77mm x 56mm.

Despite the bigger dimensions, power has dropped by 4hp to 136hp, while torque has increased by 2Nm to 113Nm. More significantly, the peak power and torque figures are now slightly lower in the rev range, which should result in even more effortless performance. Kawasaki has also lengthened the gearing in 5th and 6th gears to make long-distance touring more relaxed.

Other mechanical changes include tweaks to the bi-directional quickshifter for better low rpm performance, and Kawasaki claims improved fuel efficiency as well. Finally, the bike moves from Bridgestone S22 tyres to the newer S23 compound.

Visually, the bike is more or less identical to the Ninja 1000SX, and it continues with the same suite of electronics, including riding modes, power modes, traction control, ABS, a bidirectional quickshifter, and electronic cruise control. What’s new is the inclusion of a new handlebar-mounted USB Type C port.

We expect the new Ninja 1100SX to carry a price hike of around Rs 75,000 to Rs 1 lakh over the existing bike, which is no longer listed on the company’s website but was last priced at Rs 12.19 lakh (ex-showroom, India). As of now, the company will only be bringing the standard Ninja 1100SX, and the higher-spec SE variant with Brembo M4.32 front brakes and an Ohlins rear shock does not appear to be on the cards.

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