Kawasaki Ninja 1000SX vs Suzuki V-Strom 1050 Comparison

From The Experts

Things we like	Perfect balance of sporty riding and touring capabilities Powerful 1,043cc engine provides exhilarating performance Advanced electronic features for enhanced control and convenience Comfortable seating position ideal for long-distance journeys Read More	--
Things we don't like	Limited color choices may not suit all preferences Read More	--

Engine & Performance

Displacement	1043 cc	1037 cc
Maximum Power	140 hp	--
Fuel Tank Capacity	19 L	20 L
Engine Type	In-Line Four Cylinder, 4-Stroke, Liquid-Cooled Engine	2-Cylinder, 4-Stroke, Liquid-Cooled DOHC Engine
Drive Type	Chain Drive	Chain Drive
Clutch Type	Wet, Multi-Plate	Wet, Multi-Plate
Compression Ratio	11.8:1	11.5:1
Bore X Stroke	77 mm x 56 mm	100 mm x 66 mm
Exhaust Pipes	Dual Exhuast	2 In 1 Exhaust
Lubrication System	Forced Lubrication, Wet Sump	Wet Sump
Cooling System	Liquid Cooled	Liquid Cooled
Maximum Torque	111 Nm	--
Valve Configuration	DOHC	DOHC
Injection Type	Fuel Injection	Fuel Injection
No. Of Strokes	4-Stroke	4-Stroke
No. Of Cylinder	4	2
Valves Per Cylinder	4	--
RPM at Maximum Torque	10000 rpm	--
RPM at Maximum Power	10000 rpm	--
Fuel Consumption	--	20-25 kmpl

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Dimension

Category	Super Sport	Adventure Touring
Seat Height	835 mm	855 mm
Wheel Base	1440 mm	1555 mm
Width	825 mm	940 mm
Length	2100 mm	2265 mm
Ground Clearance	135 mm	165 mm
Kerb Weight	235 kg	242 kg
Seating Capacity	2	2
Height	--	1515 mm

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Fuel & Ignition

Ignition System	TCBI	--
Start Option	Electric	Electric
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Fuel Supply System	Fuel Injection	Fuel Injection

Chassis & Suspension

Front Suspension	Telescopic Fork	Inverted Telescopic Fork
Rear Suspension	Horizontal Back-link	Link type single shock

Electrical

Battery Voltage

12 V

12 V

Wheels & Tyres

Front Tyre	120/70 ZR17	110/80 R19
Tyre Type	Runflat	Radial, Tubeless
Rear Wheel Size	R17	R17
Front Wheel Size	R17	R19
Rear Tyre	190/50 ZR17	150/70 R17

Gear & Transmission

Transmission Type	Manual	Manual
Gear Box	6-Speed	6-Speed

Safety & Security

ABS	Yes	Yes
Pass Switch	Yes	Yes
Side Reflectors	Yes	Yes
Leg Guards	No	Yes
Launch Control	No	--
Engine Check Warning	Yes	Yes
Riding Modes	Sport, Road Sport, Road	Street, Road, Touring Street, Road, Touring
Back Rest	No	No
Traction Control	--	Yes
Engine Immobilizer	--	Yes

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Console

Odometer	Digital Digital	Digital Digital
Fuel Gauge	Digital Digital	Digital Digital
Tachometer	Yes	Yes
Oil Change Indicator	Yes	Yes
Navigator	No	--
Speedometer	Digital Digital	Digital Digital
Tripmeter	Yes	Yes
Display Screen	Yes	Yes
Side Stand Indicator	No	--

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Electrical

Indicator Light	Yes	Yes
Head Lamp	LED LED	LED LED
Tail Lamp	LED LED	LED LED
Adjustable Headlights	Yes	Yes

Chassis & Suspension

Seat Type	Dual Stepped Dual Stepped	Dual Stepped Dual Stepped
Body Frame Type	Diamond Diamond	--
Side Wings	Yes	Yes

Brake

Front Brake	Dual Disc Dual Disc	Dual Disc Dual Disc
Rear Brake	Disc Disc	Disc Disc

Differentiating Features

Height Adjustable Seats	No	No
Cruise Control	--	Yes