Kawasaki Ninja 1000SX 2023 vs. Aprilia RS 660 2023

Kawasaki Ninja 1000SX 2023

Kawasaki Ninja 1000SX 2023

Aprilia RS 660 2023

Aprilia RS 660 2023

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Overview - Kawasaki Ninja 1000SX 2023 vs Aprilia RS 660 2023

Kawasaki Ninja 1000SX 2023

Kawasaki Ninja 1000SX 2023

Aprilia RS 660 2023

Aprilia RS 660 2023

Technical Specifications Kawasaki Ninja 1000SX 2023 compared to Aprilia RS 660 2023

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Kawasaki Ninja 1000SX 2023
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Aprilia RS 660 2023
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Engine and Drive Train

Engine typeEngine typeIn lineEngine typeIn line crankpin offset
BoreBore77 mmBore81 mm
StrokeStroke56 mmStroke63.93 mm
Engine powerEngine power142 HPEngine power100 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power10,000 rpmRpm at Max. Power10,500 rpm
TorqueTorque111 NmTorque67 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque8,000 rpmRpm at Torque8,500 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio11.8 Compression Ratio13.5
Fuel systemFuel systemInjectionFuel systemInjection
StarterStarterElectricStarterElectric
Clutch TypeClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bathClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bath, Antihopping
TransmissionTransmissionChainTransmissionChain
Transmission TypeTransmission TypeGearshiftTransmission TypeGearshift
Number of gearsNumber of gears6Number of gears6
CylindersCylinders4Cylinders2
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
Valves per cylinderValves per cylinder4Valves per cylinder4
ValvesValvesDOHCValvesDOHC
CoolingCoolingliquidCoolingliquid
DisplacementDisplacement1,043 ccmDisplacement659 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspensionFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic forkFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic fork
DiameterDiameter41 mmDiameter41 mm
TravelTravel120 mmTravel120 mm
AdjustmentAdjustmentCompression, Preload, ReboundAdjustmentCompression, Preload, Rebound

Suspension Rear

SuspensionSuspensionSwing armSuspensionSwing arm
Shock absorberShock absorberMonoshockShock absorberMonoshock
TravelTravel144 mmTravel130 mm
AdjustmentAdjustmentCompression, Preload, ReboundAdjustmentPreload, Rebound

Chassis

FrameFrameAluminiumFrameAluminium
RakeRake65.5 degreeRake65.9 degree
TrailTrail102 mmTrail104.6 mm

Brakes Front

TypeTypeDouble diskTypeDouble disk
DiameterDiameter300 mmDiameter320 mm
PistonPistonFour pistonsPistonFour pistons
TechnologyTechnologyradial, Monoblock, PetalTechnologyradial
BrandBrandTokicoBrandBrembo

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc
DiameterDiameter250 mmDiameter220 mm
PistonPistonSingle pistonPistonDouble piston

Assistance Systems

Advanced Rider Assistance SystemsAdvanced Rider Assistance SystemsABS, Riding modes, Cornering ABS, Ride by Wire, Quickshifter, Traction controlAdvanced Rider Assistance SystemsABS, Riding modes, Launch-Control, Ride by Wire, Quickshifter, Traction control, Anti-wheelie

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre widthFront tyre width120 mmFront tyre width120 mm
Front tyre heightFront tyre height70 %Front tyre height70 %
Front tyre diameterFront tyre diameter17 inchFront tyre diameter17 inch
Rear tyre widthRear tyre width190 mmRear tyre width180 mm
Rear tyre heightRear tyre height50 %Rear tyre height55 %
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter17 inchRear tyre diameter17 inch
LengthLength2,100 mmLength1,995 mm
WidthWidth825 mmWidth745 mm
HeightHeight1,190 mmHeight1,150 mm
WheelbaseWheelbase1,440 mmWheelbase1,370 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height835 mmSeat Height820 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)Kerb Weight (with ABS)235 kgKerb Weight (with ABS)183 kg
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity19 lFuel Tank Capacity15 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA

Equipment

EquipmentEquipmentLED daytime running lights, LED-Headlights, TFT display, Windscreen adjustableEquipmentLED-Headlights

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

Kawasaki Ninja 1000SX 2023

Kawasaki Ninja 1000SX 2023

A sports tourer of the old school. The Kawasaki Ninja 1000SX fulfils all the points you would expect from this bike category. Added to this is a comprehensive electronics package that offers everything you could wish for when travelling - and at no extra charge! The fact that the operation is perhaps not quite as intuitive as the competition already manages, is forgiven at the latest when you take a look at the price tag.

silky four-cylinder

comfortable yet sporty ergonomics

wind protection

standard electronics package

lots of stability thanks to full fairing

very accessible.

Engine needs revs

electronics could be more user-friendly

windshield only adjustable with two hands

Aprilia RS 660 2023

Aprilia RS 660 2023

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Kawasaki Ninja 1000SX vs Aprilia RS 660

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