Kawasaki Ninja 1100SX 2025 vs. Honda CBF 600 2009

Kawasaki Ninja 1100SX 2025

Honda CBF 600 2009

Overview - Kawasaki Ninja 1100SX 2025 vs Honda CBF 600 2009

Kawasaki Ninja 1100SX 2025

Honda CBF 600 2009

Technical Specifications Kawasaki Ninja 1100SX 2025 compared to Honda CBF 600 2009

Kawasaki Ninja 1100SX 2025

Honda CBF 600 2009

Kawasaki Ninja 1100SX 2025

Honda CBF 600 2009

Engine and Drive Train

Engine type	Engine type	In line	Engine type	In line
Bore	Bore	77 mm	Bore	67 mm
Stroke	Stroke	59 mm	Stroke	42.5 mm
Engine power	Engine power	136 HP	Engine power	78 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	9,000 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	10,500 rpm
Torque	Torque	113 Nm	Torque	59 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	7,600 rpm	Rpm at Torque	8,250 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	11.8	Compression Ratio	11.6
Starter	Starter	Electric	Starter	Electric
Transmission	Transmission	Chain	Transmission	Chain
Cylinders	Cylinders	4	Cylinders	4
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Valves per cylinder	Valves per cylinder	4	Valves per cylinder	4
Valves	Valves	DOHC	Valves	DOHC
Cooling	Cooling	liquid	Cooling	liquid
Displacement	Displacement	1,099 ccm	Displacement	599 ccm

Suspension Front

Adjustment	Adjustment	Compression, Preload, Rebound	Adjustment	Preload, Rebound

Suspension Rear

Adjustment	Adjustment	Preload, Rebound	Adjustment	Preload, Rebound

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Double disk	Type	Double disk
Piston	Piston	Four pistons	Piston	Double piston

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc
Piston	Piston	Single piston	Piston	Single piston

Assistance Systems

Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	ABS, Riding modes, Cornering ABS, Ride by Wire, Quickshifter, Cruise control, Traction control	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	ABS

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	17 inch	Front tyre diameter	17 inch
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch
Length	Length	2,100 mm	Length	2,160 mm
Width	Width	805 mm	Width	765 mm
Height	Height	1,190 mm	Height	1,110 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,440 mm	Wheelbase	1,490 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	835 mm	Seat Height	785 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	19 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	20 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A

Pros and Cons in comparison

Kawasaki Ninja 1100SX 2025

The standard version of the Ninja 1100SX also benefits from the most important upgrades for 2025: the more practical engine, the revised traction control and the changed gear ratio make the Ninja fit for the future. Minor weaknesses such as the high fuel consumption and low payload diminish the overall impression somewhat. Yet the Ninja 1100SX SE remains an excellent sporting motorcycle for riders looking for comfort and dynamics in equal measure.

Four-cylinder suitable for everyday use and yet fun to ride

high stability, solid workmanship

high touring capability

quickshifter and traction control operate at a high level

great reponsiveness even in Sport mode

Relatively high fuel consumption

fork with weaknesses in reponsiveness

low payload

operation not always intuitive

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