// Generation · 2020 — 2024

NINJA 1000SX — EURO 5 & FULL ELECTRONICS

2020 overhaul: new name Ninja 1000SX, Euro 5 with ride-by-wire, bi-directional KQS, cruise control, Bluetooth TFT, 4 riding modes and slipper clutch. The most complete electronics package in the sport-touring segment at its price. Replaced by the Ninja 1100SX in 2025.

88
Buyer score / 100
5
Vintages
9
Changes
3
Overhauls
2
Updates
4
Minor
↘ Changes by category
M
ENGINE
1 change
2020
Euro 5 with ride-by-wire — power maintained at 142 hp / 111 Nm
Major
C
FRAME
1 change
2020
Assist & Slipper clutch — 20% lighter lever pull — Bridgestone S22 tyres
Medium
E
ELECTRONICS
2 changes
2020
4 riding modes (Sport / Road / Rain / Rider), bi-directional KQS quickshifter, cruise control, improved KIBS
Major
2020
Colour Bluetooth TFT — RIDEOLOGY app (calls, music, GPS) — first in the range
Major
A
AESTHETICS
5 changes
2020
New name Ninja 1000SX — updated design consistent with 2020 Ninja range
Medium
2021
New Metallic Matte Fusion Silver Green colour — equipment unchanged
Minor
2022
New Metallic Spark Black / Metallic Diablo Black colours — equipment unchanged
Minor
2023
Colours carried over — no notable change
Minor
2024
Last model year before the Ninja 1100SX — full equipment carried over
Minor