2025 Kawasaki Ninja 1100SX SE Arrives To Comfortably Crush Continents
Following the Vesys 1100 announcement, the Ninja 1100SX has debuted with a revised engine and a new SE variant
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Kawasaki’s hugely popular and versatile sports tourer is the next model to get the 2025 treatment, as the new Ninja 1100SX breaks cover.
As the name suggests, and following on from the news earlier this week regarding the 2025 Kawasaki Versys 1100, the new Ninja SX features a revised engine which has swollen to 1,099cc - up from 1,043 of the outgoing model.
Other than the capacity hike, the initial press release doesn't disclose any juicy details as to how the new engine performs. It is thought to be roughly the same engine as found in the Versys 1100, meaning it should have at least 133bhp, and peak torque of around 82.6lb ft. We assume the increase in capacity has been achieved by lengthening the stroke of the engine by 3mm while retaining the same 77mm bore as before. Until we get clarification from Kawasaki, though, that is speculation.
What we do know from the press release is that the new bike has gained an increase in mid-range torque, which has allowed Kawasaki’s engineers to fit a taller fifth and sixth gear, which should make motorway cruising more refined and economical.
Trick new Ninja 1100 SX SE for 2025
The big news from the announcement is that the Ninja SX range will be growing in 2025, with the inclusion of the SE variant. Unlike the other SE variants in the Kawasaki range, the new top-spec SX doesn’t gain electronically adjusted suspension, as found on the Versys 1100 SE and H2 SX SE, although it does get a decent boost in chassis spec.
At the front of the new model Brembo M4.32 front brake calipers replace the previous bike’s house-branded items. They are mated to an updated master cylinder as well as braided hoses for a more responsive feel. At the rear of the bike a new Ohlins S46 rear shock can be found tucked up under the seat, complete with a remote preload adjuster for quick suspension changes when carrying luggage or a passenger. The final element setting the SE apart from the stock bike comes in the form of heated grips which are fitted to the bike as standard.
The Ninja 1100SX will be arriving in dealers from December with the Ninja 1100SX coming in at £12,249 and available in Metallic Carbon Gray and Metallic Diablo Black. The new Ninja 1100SX SE is priced at £13,999 and comes in the exclusive colour of Emerald Blazed Green as well as Metallic Diablo Black.
More information on the new models can be found on the official website.
