Kawasaki Ninja 1000SX: seat height & fit
Can you flat-foot the Kawasaki Ninja 1000SX? Its 32.9" (84 cm) seat height is only half the story — here's the inseam you actually need once sag, seat width and boots are accounted for.
| Seat height (unladen) | 32.9" / 84 cm |
|---|---|
| Wet weight | 518 lb / 235 kg |
| Style | sport |
| Seat width | medium |
| Inseam to flat-foot | ~31.4" |
| Inseam for balls of feet | ~30.4" |
| Lowering options | Limited |
| Approx. MSRP | $13,099 |
Fit by inseam
What you can expect on the Kawasaki Ninja 1000SX at a range of inseams, wearing riding boots:
| Inseam | Fit verdict |
|---|---|
| 28" | Too tall |
| 29" | Tiptoes |
| 30" | Tiptoes |
| 31" | Balls of both feet |
| 32" | Both feet flat |
| 33" | Both feet flat |
Frequently asked
- What is the seat height of the Kawasaki Ninja 1000SX?
- The Kawasaki Ninja 1000SX has a published unladen seat height of 32.9 inches (84 cm). Under your weight the suspension sags roughly 1.0 inch, so the effective height you reach is a little lower.
- Can short riders flat-foot the Kawasaki Ninja 1000SX?
- You can plant both feet flat on the Kawasaki Ninja 1000SX from roughly a 31.4-inch inseam, and get the balls of both feet down from about 30.4 inches (in riding boots). Below that you're on tiptoes.
- Can the Kawasaki Ninja 1000SX be lowered?
- Aftermarket lowering options for the Kawasaki Ninja 1000SX are limited. A shaved or lower-profile seat is usually the most reliable way to reduce reach.
Lowering & gear for the Kawasaki Ninja 1000SX
- Kawasaki Ninja 1000SX lowering kit
- Kawasaki Ninja 1000SX lower seat
- Kawasaki Ninja 1000SX gear & parts
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