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38/100Commuter
Power/Weight
0.24 hp/kg
Torque
22 Nm
Engine
149 ccm
Technical Overview
2015 Kawasaki Ninja SS Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown
Built around Kawasaki's sport motorcycle platform, the 2015 Kawasaki Ninja SS relies on a 149 cc (9.1 cu in) liquid-cooled single cylinder, two-stroke powerplant. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 30.1 HP (22 kW) at 10,500 rpm while maximum torque reaches 21.6 Nm (15.9 lb-ft) at 8,500 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 6-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 202 HP per liter and a 2,000 rpm working window between peak torque (8,500 rpm) and peak power (10,500 rpm), the engine character is placing it firmly in high-revving supersport territory where top-end breathing dominates.
On the scales, the Ninja SS measures 124.5 kg (274 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.24 HP/kg (4.14 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 1,305 mm (51.4 in) wheelbase engineered for quick, flickable steering geometry. The 10.8-liter (2.9 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints.
Specific Output
202 HP/L
Power-to-Weight
0.24 HP/kg (4.14 kg/HP)
Power Band Window
8,500–10,500 rpm
Engine
Displacement149.0 ccm (9.09 cubic inches)
Engine TypeSingle cylinder, two-stroke
Engine DetailsReed valve
Power30.1 HP (22.0 kW)) @ 10500 RPM
Torque21.6 Nm (2.2 kgf-m or 15.9 ft.lbs) @ 8500 RPM
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