Yamaha XV 950 R 2021 vs. Kawasaki Ninja 1000SX 2022

Yamaha XV 950 R 2021

Kawasaki Ninja 1000SX 2022

Overview - Yamaha XV 950 R 2021 vs Kawasaki Ninja 1000SX 2022

Yamaha XV 950 R 2021

Kawasaki Ninja 1000SX 2022

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Details

Technical Specifications Yamaha XV 950 R 2021 compared to Kawasaki Ninja 1000SX 2022

Yamaha XV 950 R 2021

Kawasaki Ninja 1000SX 2022

Yamaha XV 950 R 2021

Kawasaki Ninja 1000SX 2022

Engine and Drive Train

Bore	Bore	85 mm	Bore	77 mm
Stroke	Stroke	83 mm	Stroke	56 mm
Engine power	Engine power	52 HP	Engine power	142 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	5,500 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	10,000 rpm
Torque	Torque	79.5 Nm	Torque	111 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	3,000 rpm	Rpm at Torque	8,000 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	9	Compression Ratio	11.8
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath
Transmission	Transmission	Belt	Transmission	Chain
Number of gears	Number of gears	5	Number of gears	6
Cylinders	Cylinders	2	Cylinders	4
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Valves per cylinder	Valves per cylinder	4	Valves per cylinder	4
Cooling	Cooling	Air	Cooling	liquid
Displacement	Displacement	942 ccm	Displacement	1,043 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Telescopic fork	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Steel	Frame	Aluminium

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre width	Front tyre width	100 mm	Front tyre width	120 mm
Front tyre height	Front tyre height	90 %	Front tyre height	70 %
Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	19 inch	Front tyre diameter	17 inch
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	150 mm	Rear tyre width	190 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	80 %	Rear tyre height	50 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	16 inch	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch
Length	Length	2,290 mm	Length	2,100 mm
Width	Width	830 mm	Width	825 mm
Height	Height	1,120 mm	Height	1,190 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,570 mm	Wheelbase	1,440 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	690 mm	Seat Height	834.98 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	251 kg	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	235 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	12 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	19 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A

Pros and Cons in comparison

Yamaha XV 950 R 2021

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

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