Yamaha R1 2005 vs. Kawasaki Ninja 1000SX 2022

Yamaha R1 2005

Yamaha R1 2005

Kawasaki Ninja 1000SX 2022

Kawasaki Ninja 1000SX 2022

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Overview - Yamaha R1 2005 vs Kawasaki Ninja 1000SX 2022

Yamaha R1 2005

Yamaha R1 2005

Kawasaki Ninja 1000SX 2022

Kawasaki Ninja 1000SX 2022

Technical Specifications Yamaha R1 2005 compared to Kawasaki Ninja 1000SX 2022

Yamaha R1 2005
Kawasaki Ninja 1000SX 2022

Engine and Drive Train

Engine typeEngine typeIn lineEngine typeIn line
Engine powerEngine power172 HPEngine power142 HP
TransmissionTransmissionChainTransmissionChain
CylindersCylinders4Cylinders4
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
CoolingCoolingliquidCoolingliquid
DisplacementDisplacement998 ccmDisplacement1,043 ccm

Brakes Front

TypeTypeDouble diskTypeDouble disk

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc

Dimensions and Weights

WheelbaseWheelbase1,395 mmWheelbase1,440 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height835 mmSeat Height834.98 mm
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity18 lFuel Tank Capacity19 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

Yamaha R1 2005

Yamaha R1 2005

The new R1 is a motorbike full of high-tech and innovation. The performance offered on the race track is impressive. Because the technical gadgets translate into riding fun and lap times. Nevertheless, the bike demands an active rider to avoid becoming exhausting.

No-worry riveting

strong braking system

powerful engine

traction miracle

anti-hopping clutch

steering damper

precise.

Very sub-optimal seating position - uncomfortable posture

strong body effort required during turns

Kawasaki Ninja 1000SX 2022

Kawasaki Ninja 1000SX 2022

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 Yamaha R1 vs Kawasaki Ninja 1000SX

Price Yamaha R1

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Price Kawasaki Ninja 1000SX

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