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Kawasaki Ninja 1100SX (2026) — from $13,999
Ninja 1100SX is Kawasaki’s sport-tourer evolution of the SX idea — 1,099cc inline-four, IMU electronics, real-world sport-tour manners.
MSRP about $13,999 for the base SX ABS. SE trims climb. Strong competitor to Tracer/GSX-S GX class.
Ninja face with touring sense — Phoenix freeway credible.
From a Phoenix garage point of view, that matters: summer heat, monsoon oil slicks, and freeway miles on the 10/17 stack reward honest ergonomics and modern rider aids more than brochure poetry.
Who it’s for: inline-four sport-tour fans wanting Kawasaki electronics
Who should look elsewhere: triple fans or ADV riders
Bottom line: Ninja 1100SX — sport-tour with Kawasaki four-cylinder rush
1100SX over a Tracer 9 for you?
Photo credit: Kawasaki