Kawasaki Ninja 1000SX 2023 vs. Suzuki V-Strom 650 2015

Kawasaki Ninja 1000SX 2023

Kawasaki Ninja 1000SX 2023

Suzuki V-Strom 650 2015

Suzuki V-Strom 650 2015

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Overview - Kawasaki Ninja 1000SX 2023 vs Suzuki V-Strom 650 2015

Kawasaki Ninja 1000SX 2023

Kawasaki Ninja 1000SX 2023

Suzuki V-Strom 650 2015

Suzuki V-Strom 650 2015

Technical Specifications Kawasaki Ninja 1000SX 2023 compared to Suzuki V-Strom 650 2015

Kawasaki Ninja 1000SX 2023
Suzuki V-Strom 650 2015

Engine and Drive Train

BoreBore77 mmBore81 mm
StrokeStroke56 mmStroke62.6 mm
Engine powerEngine power142 HPEngine power67 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power10,000 rpmRpm at Max. Power8,800 rpm
TorqueTorque111 NmTorque60 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque8,000 rpmRpm at Torque6,400 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio11.8 Compression Ratio11.5
TransmissionTransmissionChainTransmissionChain
Number of gearsNumber of gears6Number of gears6
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
ValvesValvesDOHCValvesDOHC
DisplacementDisplacement1,043 ccmDisplacement645 ccm

Suspension Front

AdjustmentAdjustmentCompression, Preload, ReboundAdjustmentPreload

Suspension Rear

AdjustmentAdjustmentPreload, ReboundAdjustmentPreload

Chassis

FrameFrameAluminiumFrameAluminium

Brakes Front

TypeTypeDouble diskTypeDouble disk
PistonPistonFour pistonsPistonDouble piston

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc
PistonPistonSingle pistonPistonSingle piston

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre widthFront tyre width120 mmFront tyre width110 mm
Front tyre heightFront tyre height70 %Front tyre height80 %
Front tyre diameterFront tyre diameter17 inchFront tyre diameter19 inch
Rear tyre widthRear tyre width190 mmRear tyre width150 mm
Rear tyre heightRear tyre height50 %Rear tyre height70 %
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter17 inchRear tyre diameter17 inch
LengthLength2,100 mmLength2,290 mm
WidthWidth825 mmWidth840 mm
HeightHeight1,190 mmHeight1,390 mm
WheelbaseWheelbase1,440 mmWheelbase1,555 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height835 mmSeat Height820 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)Kerb Weight (with ABS)235 kgKerb Weight (with ABS)215 kg
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity19 lFuel Tank Capacity20 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA

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

Suzuki V-Strom 650 2015

Suzuki V-Strom 650 2015

Like the Kawasaki Versys, the small V-Strom is getting on a bit. The 1000 is so well done and easy to ride that you should consider taking the "big one" right away. In terms of versatility, however, the 650 is in no way inferior to the big V-Strom, and at a much lower price. But we wouldn't take it to the racetrack any more. And of course it has to cope with a heavy load more than a motorbike with 100+ hp.

Full torque

good sound

large tank

relaxed seating position

somewhat old-fashioned look

narrow handlebars

sluggish in bends

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Kawasaki Ninja 1000SX vs Suzuki V-Strom 650

Price Kawasaki Ninja 1000SX

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Price Suzuki V-Strom 650

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