Yamaha XV 250 Virago 2021 vs. Kawasaki Ninja 1000SX 2023

Yamaha XV 250 Virago 2021

Yamaha XV 250 Virago 2021

Kawasaki Ninja 1000SX 2023

Kawasaki Ninja 1000SX 2023

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Overview - Yamaha XV 250 Virago 2021 vs Kawasaki Ninja 1000SX 2023

Yamaha XV 250 Virago 2021

Yamaha XV 250 Virago 2021

Kawasaki Ninja 1000SX 2023

Kawasaki Ninja 1000SX 2023

Technical Specifications Yamaha XV 250 Virago 2021 compared to Kawasaki Ninja 1000SX 2023

Yamaha XV 250 Virago 2021
Kawasaki Ninja 1000SX 2023

Engine and Drive Train

Engine typeEngine typeVEngine typeIn line
BoreBore49 mmBore77 mm
StrokeStroke66 mmStroke56 mm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio10 Compression Ratio11.8
IgnitionIgnitionCDIIgnitionDigital
TransmissionTransmissionChainTransmissionChain
Number of gearsNumber of gears5Number of gears6
CylindersCylinders2Cylinders4
ValvesValvesOHCValvesDOHC
CoolingCoolingAirCoolingliquid
DisplacementDisplacement249 ccmDisplacement1,043 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspensionFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic forkFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic fork
DiameterDiameter33 mmDiameter41 mm
TravelTravel127 mmTravel120 mm

Suspension Rear

Shock absorberShock absorberDual ShockShock absorberMonoshock
TravelTravel101 mmTravel144 mm
AdjustmentAdjustmentPreloadAdjustmentPreload, Rebound

Brakes Front

TypeTypeSingle diskTypeDouble disk
DiameterDiameter282 mmDiameter300 mm

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDrumTypeDisc
DiameterDiameter130 mmDiameter250 mm

Dimensions and Weights

Rear tyre widthRear tyre width130 mmRear tyre width190 mm
Rear tyre heightRear tyre height90 %Rear tyre height50 %
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter15 inchRear tyre diameter17 inch
LengthLength2,200 mmLength2,100 mm
WidthWidth815 mmWidth825 mm
HeightHeight1,140 mmHeight1,190 mm
WheelbaseWheelbase1,500 mmWheelbase1,440 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height685 mmSeat Height835 mm
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity9.5 lFuel Tank Capacity19 l

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

Yamaha XV 250 Virago 2021

Yamaha XV 250 Virago 2021

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

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

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Yamaha XV 250 Virago vs Kawasaki Ninja 1000SX

Price Yamaha XV 250 Virago

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Price Kawasaki Ninja 1000SX

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