Harley-Davidson Road King Classic FLHRC 2009 vs. Kawasaki Ninja 1000SX 2023

Harley-Davidson Road King Classic FLHRC 2009

Kawasaki Ninja 1000SX 2023

Overview - Harley-Davidson Road King Classic FLHRC 2009 vs Kawasaki Ninja 1000SX 2023

Harley-Davidson Road King Classic FLHRC 2009

Kawasaki Ninja 1000SX 2023

Technical Specifications Harley-Davidson Road King Classic FLHRC 2009 compared to Kawasaki Ninja 1000SX 2023

Harley-Davidson Road King Classic FLHRC 2009

Kawasaki Ninja 1000SX 2023

Harley-Davidson Road King Classic FLHRC 2009

Kawasaki Ninja 1000SX 2023

Engine and Drive Train

Bore	Bore	95.3 mm	Bore	77 mm
Stroke	Stroke	111.1 mm	Stroke	56 mm
Torque	Torque	131 Nm	Torque	111 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	3,500 rpm	Rpm at Torque	8,000 rpm
Transmission	Transmission	Belt	Transmission	Chain
Cooling	Cooling	Air	Cooling	liquid
Displacement	Displacement	1,584 ccm	Displacement	1,043 ccm

Brakes Front

Piston	Piston	Four pistons	Piston	Four pistons

Brakes Rear

Piston	Piston	Four pistons	Piston	Single piston

Dimensions and Weights

Length	Length	2,465 mm	Length	2,100 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,625 mm	Wheelbase	1,440 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	715 mm	Seat Height	835 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	22.7 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	19 l

Pros and Cons in comparison

Harley-Davidson Road King Classic FLHRC 2009

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

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 Harley-Davidson Road King Classic FLHRC vs Kawasaki Ninja 1000SX

Price Harley-Davidson Road King Classic FLHRC

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Price Kawasaki Ninja 1000SX

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Overview - Harley-Davidson Road King Classic FLHRC 2009 vs Kawasaki Ninja 1000SX 2023