Zero SR/S 2020 vs. Kawasaki Ninja 1000SX 2021

Zero SR/S 2020

Kawasaki Ninja 1000SX 2021

Technical Specifications Zero SR/S 2020 compared to Kawasaki Ninja 1000SX 2021

Zero SR/S 2020

Kawasaki Ninja 1000SX 2021

Zero SR/S 2020

Kawasaki Ninja 1000SX 2021

Engine and Drive Train

Engine type	Engine type	Electric	Engine type	In line
Engine power	Engine power	110 HP	Engine power	142 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	5,000 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	10,000 rpm
Torque	Torque	190 Nm	Torque	111 Nm
Transmission	Transmission	Belt	Transmission	Chain
Cooling	Cooling	Air	Cooling	liquid

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork
Diameter	Diameter	43 mm	Diameter	41 mm
Travel	Travel	120 mm	Travel	120 mm
Adjustment	Adjustment	Compression, Preload, Rebound	Adjustment	Compression, Preload, Rebound

Suspension Rear

Suspension	Suspension	Swing arm	Suspension	Swing arm
Shock absorber	Shock absorber	Monoshock	Shock absorber	Monoshock
Travel	Travel	140 mm	Travel	144 mm
Adjustment	Adjustment	Compression, Preload, Rebound	Adjustment	Preload, Rebound

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Steel	Frame	Aluminium
Rake	Rake	65.5 degree	Rake	65.5 degree
Trail	Trail	94 mm	Trail	102 mm

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Double disk	Type	Double disk
Diameter	Diameter	320 mm	Diameter	300 mm
Piston	Piston	Four pistons	Piston	Four pistons
Shock mount	Shock mount	Floating caliper	Shock mount	Semi-Schwimmsattel
Actuation	Actuation	Hydraulic	Actuation	Hydraulic
Technology	Technology	radial	Technology	radial, Monoblock, Petal

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc
Diameter	Diameter	240 mm	Diameter	250 mm
Piston	Piston	Single piston	Piston	Single piston

Assistance Systems

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

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre width	Front tyre width	120 mm	Front tyre width	120 mm
Front tyre height	Front tyre height	70 %	Front tyre height	70 %
Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	17 inch	Front tyre diameter	17 inch
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	180 mm	Rear tyre width	190 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	55 %	Rear tyre height	50 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,450 mm	Wheelbase	1,440 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	787 mm	Seat Height	834.98 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	229 kg	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	235 kg
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A

Pros and Cons in comparison

Zero SR/S 2020

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Kawasaki Ninja 1000SX 2021

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 Zero SR/S vs Kawasaki Ninja 1000SX

Price Zero SR/S

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