Kawasaki Ninja 1100 SX

🏍️ Overview – Ninja 1100 SX (2025)

Kawasaki has introduced the 2025 Ninja 1100 SX in India, priced at ₹13.49 lakh (ex-showroom), taking over from the Ninja 1000 SX. It brings meaningful upgrades while retaining its familiar sporty tourer aesthetics es.wikipedia.org+15bikewale.com+15news9live.com+15bikedekho.com+6autocarindia.com+6news9live.com+6.

⚙️ Engine & Performance

• Engine: 1,099 cc liquid-cooled inline-four

• Power: 136 PS @ 9,000 rpm

• Torque: 113 Nm @ 7,600 rpm reddit.com+11bikewale.com+11bikedekho.com+11en.wikipedia.org+2bikedekho.com+2zigwheels.com+2

• Transmission: 6-speed gearbox with assist & slipper clutch

• Quickshifter: Bi-directional KQS usable from as low as 1,500 rpm en.wikipedia.orgreddit.com+4bikewale.com+4kawasaki-india.com+4

The larger engine delivers stronger mid-range pull, although peak horsepower is slightly down compared to the 1000 SX. Updated gearing (longer 5th and 6th) enhances highway cruising efficiency as well reddit.com+15bikedekho.com+15autocarindia.com+15.

🏗️ Chassis & Handling

• Frame: Rigid twin-tube aluminum chassis for agile yet stable handling en.wikipedia.org

• Suspension:

  • Front: 41 mm inverted Showa fork, adjustable compression/rebound, ~120 mm travel

  • Rear: Adjustable mono-shock with ~141 mm travel news9live.com+3bikedekho.com+3auto.hindustantimes.com+3

• Brakes:

  • Front: Dual 300 mm discs (Brembo calipers on SE overseas, standard in India)

  • Rear: Single larger disc vs. outgoing model reddit.com+4auto.hindustantimes.com+4en.wikipedia.org+4reddit.com+4auto.hindustantimes.com+4de.wikipedia.org+4

• Tyres & Wheels: 17″ rims with Bridgestone Battlax S23 tyres news9live.com+3bikewale.com+3auto.hindustantimes.com+3

• Weight & Dimensions:

  • Seat height: ~820 mm

  • Ground clearance: ~135 mm

  • Kerb weight: ~235–238 kg en.wikipedia.orgbikedekho.com+1en.wikipedia.org+1

Overall, the bike balances sporty handling with stability at speed, making it suitable for both sport riding and comfortable touring kawasaki-india.com+1reddit.com+1.

💡 Features & Technology

• Display: 4.3″ color TFT with Bluetooth/Rideology smartphone connectivity bikewale.com+3bikedekho.com+3news9live.com+3

• Rider Aids: Multiple ride modes, power modes, traction control, cornering ABS bikedekho.com+5news9live.com+5kawasaki-india.com+5

• Cruise Control: Electronic cruise control for long-distance ease reddit.com+2en.wikipedia.org+2reddit.com+2

• Extras: USB-C charging, LED lighting, improved quickshifter reddit.com+12bikewale.com+12bikewale.com+12

• Wind Protection: Adjustable hand-torque windscreen offering four preset positions kawasaki-india.com+1reddit.com+1

🎯 User Feedback

Redditors in India who’ve ridden the Ninja 1100 SX highlight its versatility:

“The bike is super smooth, incredibly comfortable… strong performance in every gear at any speed… fuel efficiency ~18 kmpl on highway.” reddit.com+15reddit.com+15news9live.com+15

Another says:

“It’s a sportier sport tourer… comfortable seat position, full fairings, comfortable enough for weekend canyon carving or a track day now and then too.” reddit.com

🧾 Summary – Key Details

✅ Who It’s For

The 2025 Kawasaki Ninja 1100 SX is ideal for riders craving a sporty yet comfortable long‑distance machine that excels in twisties and on expressways. It brings litre-class performance equipped with modern tech, making it a compelling choice in India’s premium sports-touring class.