Kawasaki Ninja 1000SX 2023 vs. Indian Chief Dark Horse 2023

Kawasaki Ninja 1000SX 2023

Indian Chief Dark Horse 2023

Overview - Kawasaki Ninja 1000SX 2023 vs Indian Chief Dark Horse 2023

Kawasaki Ninja 1000SX 2023

Indian Chief Dark Horse 2023

Technical Specifications Kawasaki Ninja 1000SX 2023 compared to Indian Chief Dark Horse 2023

Kawasaki Ninja 1000SX 2023

Indian Chief Dark Horse 2023

Kawasaki Ninja 1000SX 2023

Indian Chief Dark Horse 2023

Engine and Drive Train

Bore	Bore	77 mm	Bore	103.2 mm
Stroke	Stroke	56 mm	Stroke	113 mm
Engine power	Engine power	142 HP	Engine power	88 HP
Torque	Torque	111 Nm	Torque	162 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	8,000 rpm	Rpm at Torque	3,200 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	11.8	Compression Ratio	11
Fuel system	Fuel system	Injection	Fuel system	Injection
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath
Displacement	Displacement	1,043 ccm	Displacement	1,890 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork	Front suspension	Telescopic fork
Diameter	Diameter	41 mm	Diameter	132 mm

Suspension Rear

Shock absorber	Shock absorber	Monoshock	Shock absorber	Dual Shock
Travel	Travel	144 mm	Travel	75 mm
Adjustment	Adjustment	Preload, Rebound	Adjustment	Preload

Chassis

Rake	Rake	65.5 degree	Rake	29 degree
Trail	Trail	102 mm	Trail	131.5 mm

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Double disk	Type	Single disk
Diameter	Diameter	300 mm	Diameter	300 mm
Piston	Piston	Four pistons	Piston	Four pistons
Shock mount	Shock mount	Semi-Schwimmsattel	Shock mount	Semi-Schwimmsattel

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc
Diameter	Diameter	250 mm	Diameter	300 mm
Piston	Piston	Single piston	Piston	Double piston
Shock mount	Shock mount	Floating caliper	Shock mount	Floating caliper

Assistance Systems

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

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre width	Front tyre width	120 mm	Front tyre width	130 mm
Front tyre height	Front tyre height	70 %	Front tyre height	60 %
Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	17 inch	Front tyre diameter	19 inch
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	190 mm	Rear tyre width	180 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	50 %	Rear tyre height	65 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch	Rear tyre diameter	16 inch
Length	Length	2,100 mm	Length	2,286 mm
Width	Width	825 mm	Width	922 mm
Height	Height	1,190 mm	Height	1,253 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,440 mm	Wheelbase	1,626 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	835 mm	Seat Height	662 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	235 kg	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	304 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	19 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	15.1 l

Equipment

Equipment	Equipment	LED daytime running lights, LED-Headlights, TFT display, Windscreen adjustable	Equipment	LED-Headlights

Pros and Cons in comparison

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