The kawasaki ninja 1000sx tourer 2020 – is one of the most capable and versatile sport-touring motorcycles on the market, and it deserves an exhaust upgrade that matches its performance credentials. Here at Max Torque Cans, we’ve engineered a precision-crafted performance exhaust specifically designed to bolt straight onto your kawasaki ninja 1000sx tourer 2020 -, delivering an improved exhaust note, a cleaner aesthetic, and a fitment that feels factory-perfect from the very first ride. Whether you’re covering long motorway miles or carving through sweeping A-roads, this upgrade transforms the character of your bike without compromising its renowned touring ability.
Why Upgrade the Exhaust on Your Kawasaki Ninja 1000SX Tourer 2020 -?
The stock silencer on the kawasaki ninja 1000sx tourer 2020 – does its job adequately, but it’s designed with noise regulations and mass-market appeal in mind rather than outright performance or character. Swapping it out for a quality aftermarket can unlocks a deeper, more purposeful exhaust note that reflects the true nature of Kawasaki’s inline-four engine. Beyond the sound, a well-made link pipe improves exhaust gas flow, and the lighter construction compared to the original unit can contribute to a modest reduction in overall weight — always a welcome benefit on a sports tourer that you’ll be pushing hard on weekend blasts.
At Max Torque Cans, we’ve spent years developing exhausts that are built to last and designed to fit correctly first time. Our kawasaki ninja 1000sx tourer 2020 – exhaust solution is no exception. Every component in this kit has been selected and manufactured to the highest standard, giving you the confidence that your investment will pay dividends for thousands of miles to come.
What’s Included in the Kawasaki Ninja 1000SX Tourer 2020 – Exhaust Kit
This complete kit arrives ready to fit, containing everything you need to carry out a straightforward installation at home or in your garage. There are no hidden extras to source and no trips to the hardware shop required. Here’s exactly what you’ll find in the box:
- 1 x Stainless 304 CNC Mandrel Bent Link Pipe — Precision-formed using mandrel bending technology to maintain consistent internal diameter throughout every curve, ensuring maximum gas flow and no restriction points.
- 1 x Stainless Exhaust Strap — Heavy-duty stainless steel construction that holds your can securely in place, even under the vibration and heat cycles of sustained hard riding.
- 1 x Exhaust Strap Rubber — A protective rubber buffer that sits between the strap and the can, preventing metal-on-metal contact and helping to absorb vibration for a rattle-free finish.
The heart of this kit is the Stainless 304 CNC Mandrel Bent Link Pipe. Grade 304 stainless steel is the benchmark material for performance exhausts — it offers outstanding corrosion resistance, copes brilliantly with the thermal extremes of a high-revving four-cylinder engine, and maintains its appearance far longer than mild steel alternatives. The mandrel bending process is critical here: unlike conventional bending methods, mandrel bending ensures the pipe wall doesn’t thin or distort at the bends, preserving the internal bore diameter and keeping exhaust gas moving freely at all times.
Fitment Details for the Kawasaki Ninja 1000SX Tourer 2020 –
This exhaust has been developed to mate directly with the standard OEM downpipes on the kawasaki ninja 1000sx tourer 2020 -. There is no requirement to modify your existing downpipes, source additional adaptors, or make any permanent changes to your motorcycle. The link pipe is engineered to the correct diameter and profile to slide cleanly into position, and the stainless strap and rubber buffer handle the rear mounting point with ease.
This approach means the kawasaki ninja 1000sx tourer 2020 – retains its full structural integrity and original downpipe setup, making it straightforward to revert to the standard can should you ever need to — for an MOT, for instance, or when selling the bike. It’s a fully reversible upgrade, which is exactly what most riders want from an aftermarket performance exhaust.
Installation Notes for Your Kawasaki Ninja 1000SX Tourer 2020 –
Installation is well within the capabilities of a mechanically confident home mechanic, and experienced riders often complete the job in under an hour. Before you begin, allow the engine and original silencer to cool completely — working on a hot exhaust is both dangerous and uncomfortable. You’ll want a basic set of spanners and sockets to hand, along with some copper grease to apply to the joints, which will make future removal considerably easier and help prevent the connections from seizing over time.
Remove the original silencer and link pipe from the OEM downpipes, then offer up the new stainless link pipe. It should align cleanly without forcing. Once the link pipe is seated, attach your chosen can using the included stainless strap and rubber buffer, tightening everything evenly to avoid distortion. Start the engine and run it up to temperature, then recheck all fixings once it has cooled again — this is standard practice and ensures everything has settled correctly into place.
For a visual guide to the installation and to see the finished result on a kawasaki ninja 1000sx tourer 2020 -, we’ve included links to our YouTube channel below, where you can watch the process in real time and see exactly how the finished exhaust looks and sounds on the bike. We’ve also put together a Flickr album with detailed photographs if you’d prefer to browse at your own pace.
Frequently Asked Questions
Will this exhaust fit my Kawasaki Ninja 1000SX Tourer 2020 – without any modifications?
Yes. This kit is designed to fit straight onto the standard OEM downpipes of the kawasaki ninja 1000sx tourer 2020 – with no cutting, welding, or permanent modification required. Everything you need is included in the kit.
Is this exhaust road legal?
We strongly recommend checking current UK noise and emissions regulations applicable to your kawasaki ninja 1000sx tourer 2020 – before fitting any aftermarket silencer. It is the rider’s responsibility to ensure their motorcycle remains compliant with road traffic legislation. If in doubt, please get in touch with us before purchasing.
What material is the link pipe made from?
The link pipe is crafted from Grade 304 Stainless Steel using CNC mandrel bending, making it highly resistant to corrosion and heat, and capable of withstanding the demanding thermal environment of a performance four-cylinder engine.
Can I see the exhaust before buying?
Absolutely. We have a Flickr photo album showcasing the finished product fitted to the kawasaki ninja 1000sx tourer 2020 -, as well as multiple YouTube videos so you can hear the exhaust note for yourself before committing to a purchase. Links to both are provided on this page.
Do you offer exhausts for other Kawasaki models?
We certainly do. Browse our full Kawasaki range, including the Kawasaki Z650 RS Stainless De-Cat System & Rear Silencer, which is another popular choice among Kawasaki enthusiasts looking for a quality British-made performance can. You might also want to check out our Kawasaki ZX-4RR 2024 option if you ride or are considering that model.
If you have any questions about fitment, compatibility, or the ordering process for the kawasaki ninja 1000sx tourer 2020 -, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with the Max Torque Cans team. We’re riders ourselves, and we’re always happy to help you choose the right can for your bike and your riding style.
| Material | White, Polished Stainless Steel, Satin Stainless Steel, Titanium, Carbon, Black, Blue |
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| Shape | Round GP, Oval, Round, Tri Oval |
| Outlet | Evo Outlet, GP Pro Outlet, Single Outlet, Twin Outlet, Carbon Outlet |
| Type | Race, Road Legal |
Outlet
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Single Outlet – single 54mm diameter rolled outlet. Best performing outlet in a road-legal /race. Simple and effective. |
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Twin Outlet – twin 40mm diameter rolled outlets. This has the ‘best of both worlds’, quieter than the single outlet with baffles inserted, and Louder than the single outlet with the baffles removed. (Both outlets working in the road-legal form). |
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Carbon Outlet -Our superior outlet range with a choice of a smooth, sleek Oval, ultra-modern Tri-oval, and now our all-new for 2020 Round outlet. These outlets give your exhaust the distinctive, expensive finish without the expensive price tag. |
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GP Pro Outlet – Comes with a large 63mm diameter slash-cut finish, and can come with and without road-legal baffles. |
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The Evo Outlet – Is a new, modern 2020 design. The sleek, tapered lines compliment any road – track or race bike |
Materials
Our Exhausts are internally constructed in stainless steel and the outer sleeve can be made in stainless steel, titanium or carbon fiber. MTC ONLY uses the best grade materials.
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Polished Stainless Steel – Grade T304 + T409 (a single slip-on exhaust normally weighs 1.9 kilos). |
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Satin Stainless Steel – Grade T304 + T409 (a single slip-on exhaust normally weighs 1.9 kilos). |
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Titanium – Grade 2 + 3 mill finish (a single slip-on exhaust normally weighs 1.7 kilos). |
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Carbon Fibre – 4 x 4 twill prepreg autoclave cured, foiled lined (a single slip-on exhaust normally weighs 1.2 kilos). |
Our coloured exhausts have stainless steel sleeves that are painted prior to assembly. The item is electrostatically coated with high-grade polyester powder and cured at 200º-220º deg C giving a durable, smooth and U.V. resistant finish with excellent colour retention. Colours available are matt black, gloss white and gloss blue.
Shape
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Round GP – Ø98mm Our smaller round exhaust shape and is usually 250mm Long (this exhaust shape is perfect for the customer who wants a louder sound on a standard sized bike). |
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Round – Ø110mm Our Normal-sized exhaust shape and can come in sizes from 250mm to 450mm Long. (This is our standard sized exhaust and performs excellently on most bikes). |
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Oval – working from 110mm Ø is sized 98mm wide and 122mm High and can come in sizes from 250mm to 450mm Long. (This is our slimmest design, for inverted under-seat exhausts, or for customers/Racers who need the slimmest streamlined spacers to ride through). |
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Tri Oval – working from 110mm Ø is sized 98mm wide and 122mm High and can come in sizes from 250mm to 450mm Long. (This is our Premium shaped design. (Designed back in 2002′ our company was the first in the UK to produce this exclusive shape, have a look around and see how many UK companies have copied us!!). |
Extra Info
Our Exhausts are manufactured to give maximum power without the need to alter the fueling but, if you have an aftermarket air filter and/or a de-cat, then having the bikes fueling looked at will always compliment the engine’s performance and efficiency.
To Make sure that you are shopping for the correct Model exhaust here is some information about this model.
2020 Kawasaki Ninja 1000SX Power and torque
140bhp doesn’t sound as impressive in 2020 as it did 20 years ago when fire breathing superbikes made similar amounts. But it’s still as powerful as Honda’s not-exactly-slow CBR1100XX Blackbird and much more impressive than BMW’s R1250RS. The point here is that the latest fuel injection and ignition technology means that every single one of those horses is delivered as effectively as possible whether you are bumbling along through town or chasing a pack of hungry journalists down a twisty Spanish road with free lunch at the end of it. And that’s before you consider that the Ninja’s chassis, suspension, tyres, and electronics let it corner faster and more safely than any noughties race replica.
Riding a modern inline four-cylinder engine after a few too many ‘characterful’ twins is an absolute delight. So smooth, so creamy, such easy power delivery – it’s no wonder the Japanese came in and did for the old British, Italian, and German manufacturers overnight in the 1970s. I love the feeling of sitting at 5000rpm in top gear knowing that there’s instant and precisely-delivered drive available for overtaking at the twitch of your right wrist.
What a four-cylinder engine might lack in character, it makes up for inflexibility. Press launch routes tend to be chosen for the quota of blind-hairpins-per-mile, which is great for the first ten minutes, but tedious (for me, anyway) after that. Having a motor that can do 70 miles of single-track roads climbing up and down hillsides, pulling from 1500rpm to 8000rpm in third gear with no glitches or burps in the delivery makes for a very relaxing ride and lets the rider put all available brain space into reading the road. That’s handy on a press launch, but even more so at the end of a long week on the road, cruising through Europe on rain-soaked mountain passes with a grumpy pillion on the back. Twins? you can keep em.
Engine, gearbox, and exhaust
Water-cooled, fuel-injected four-cylinder, with a six-speed gearbox. The same basic engine is also used in the Versys 1000, but the Ninja makes 20bhp more. On the surface not much has changed for 2020, but Kawasaki’s engineers have been busy making it Euro-5 ready. Somehow, they’ve managed to get all the emissions equipment into an exhaust with only one end can too (which saves 2kg), while keeping the claimed power and torque figures essentially the same as the old model.
The riding modes are now all linked to the 6-axis inertial measurement unit (IMU) that controls the lean-angle sensitive ABS and traction control. And a change to ride-by-wire electronically controlled throttle valves means that cruise control can also be fitted. If you’re one of those who still think that cruise control is unnecessary on a motorcycle, you’ve probably not had as many speeding tickets from average speed cameras in road works as the BikeSocial editorial team. Trust us, we love cruise control.
The new bike has both a slipper clutch to make changing down at high engine speeds a little smoother and an assisted clutch for less slip under hard acceleration. The new design needs only three clutch springs instead of the six on the previous bike, which Kawasaki claims give a lighter feel at the lever. I couldn’t feel the extra lightness, but the clutch and gear change action is really easy anyway
An up-and-down quickshifter now comes as standard and it’s a really neat installation that reflects how much better put-together modern Kawasakis are than their predecessors. Like most quick shifters it takes a few miles to acclimatise and work out where it is good and when a conventional shift is better. At low revs in high gear, it will be clunky, especially on downshifts, but in the upper parts of the rev range, the quick shifter works really well.
2020 Kawasaki Ninja 1000SX Economy
One of the biggest benefits to the rider of recent emissions law changes has been that bikes have generally got much more economical. Press launch riding is not like normal riding. Lots of stop-starts for photoshoots and video, roads that are constantly on or off the throttle meaning lots of gas-guzzling acceleration as you chase the pack to keep up. Our test route was about 150 miles, the average speed at the end of the day was only 60km/h (which gives an indication of just how tight and twisty most of the riding was) and the bikes all seemed to average between 45-49mpg, giving a tank range of around 200 miles. That’s not great for a sporty all-rounder in 2020, but I suspect it’ll be better under real-world riding conditions.

3D View
Please click on the exhaust below to see the 3D model
Gallery
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Road Legal / Race
All our Road Legal exhausts come with a Road Legal Baffle / Decibel Killer + BSAU ( British Road-Legal ) markings.
All our RACE exhausts do not come with a Road Legal Baffle / Decibel Killer + do not have any BSAU ( British Road-Legal ) markings. and are marked NOT FOR ROAD USE
2024 Road legal exhaust statement:
At Max Torque Cans we prioritise safety and compliance in the world of motorcycle exhausts. Our commitment to adhering to regulations is evident in our product design and labelling, and hence with new updates from ACEM, DVSA and DfT, we are ensuring our exhaust systems are compliant with new and upcoming legislation and regulations. Specifically, two changes detailed below:
Road Legal Exhausts: Our road legal exhausts will have the BSAU stamped markings and be crafted with non-removable baffles, aligning seamlessly with the standards set by ACEM (European Association of Motorcycle Manufacturers). These baffles are an integral part of our design to ensure that your motorcycle exhaust complies with road regulations, providing you with a legal and enjoyable riding experience.
Race Exhausts and Silencers: For those seeking an exhilarating experience on the track, our race exhausts are engineered to deliver optimal performance. Clearly marked with type approval markings “Not for Road Use” etched into the side, these exhausts are specifically designed for racing applications. This distinction is in line with DVSA policy, ensuring that our race exhausts are suitable for track use, meeting the highest performance standards without compromising on safety.





















































































































































































