Kawasaki Ninja 1000
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| Kawasaki Ninja 1000 | |
| Manufacturer | |
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| Also called | Ninja 1000 ABS, Z1000, ZX1000L |
| Production | 2011 - 2019 |
| Class | Sport touring |
| Engine | in-line four, four-stroke |
| Bore / Stroke | 77.0mm x 56.0mm |
| Compression ratio | 11.8:1 |
| Horsepower | 195.79 HP (146.0 KW) @ 13000RPM |
| Torque | 83.72 ft/lbs (113.5 Nm) @ 7300RPM |
| Fuel System | injection. dfi w/38mm keihin throttle bodies (4) and oval sub-throttles |
| Ignition | tcbi with digital advance |
| Spark Plug | NGK CR9EIA-9[1] |
| Transmission | Gear box: 6-speed Final Drive: chain |
| Suspension | Front: 41mm inverted cartridge fork with stepless compression and rebound damping, adjustable spring preload/4.7 in Rear: horizontal monoshock with stepless rebound damping, remotely adjustable spring preload/5.4 in |
| Brakes | Front: double disc. abs. four-piston calipers. radially mounted. Rear: single disc. abs. single-piston caliper. |
| Front Tire | 120/70-zr17 |
| Rear Tire | 190/50-zr17 |
| Wheelbase | 56.69 inches (1440 mm) |
| Length | 82.72 inches (2101 mm) |
| Width | 31.1 inches (790 mm) |
| Height | 46.69 inches (1186 mm) |
| Seat Height | 32.09 inches (815 mm) |
| Weight | 234.1 kg (wet) |
| Oil Capacity | 4.0 L (4.2 US qt)[1] |
| Recommended Oil | K-tech 10W-40 |
| Fuel Capacity | 4.49 Gallon (17.00 Liters) |
| Manuals | File:2013 Kawasaki Ninja 1000 ABS owners manual.pdf File:2015 Kawasaki Ninja 1000 ABS, Z1000SX ABS owners manual.pdf More Manuals |
The Kawasaki Ninja 1000 ABS was a in-line four, four-stroke Sport touring motorcycle produced by Kawasaki between 2011 and 2019. Max torque was 83.72 ft/lbs (113.5 Nm) @ 7300 RPM. Claimed horsepower was 195.79 HP (146.0 KW) @ 13000 RPM.
Engine[edit | edit source]
The engine was a liquid cooled in-line four, four-stroke. A 77.0mm bore x 56.0mm stroke result in a displacement of just 1043.0 cubic centimeters. Fuel was supplied via a double overhead cams/twin cam (dohc).
Drive[edit | edit source]
The bike has a 6-speed transmission. Power was moderated via the wet multi-disc, manual.
Chassis[edit | edit source]
It came with a 120/70-zr17 front tire and a 190/50-zr17 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via double disc. abs. four-piston calipers. radially mounted. in the front and a single disc. abs. single-piston caliper. in the rear. The front suspension was a 41mm inverted cartridge fork with stepless compression and rebound damping, adjustable spring preload/4.7 in while the rear was equipped with a horizontal monoshock with stepless rebound damping, remotely adjustable spring preload/5.4 in. The Ninja 1000 ABS was fitted with a 4.49 Gallon (17.00 Liters) fuel tank. The wheelbase was 56.69 inches (1440 mm) long.
2012 Kawasaki Ninja 1000 ABS[edit | edit source]
The 2012 MY Kawasaki Ninja 1000 ABS is practically a Ninja 1000 with an anti-lock braking system, that aims to improve rider safety and the motorcycles overall versatility. Whether we are referring to the touring or the sport side of this motorcycle, choosing this optional feature on purchase will surely improve the satisfaction you get while in the saddle this new model from Kawasaki. On the technical side, the ABS-equipped version of the Ninja 1000 is identical with the base model, save for the small extra bulk introduces by the ABS modulator.
2012 Kawasaki Ninja 1000[edit | edit source]
The key features that catch your attention at the 2012 MY Kawasaki Ninja 1000 are the high mounted handle-bars and the pegs, that are a touch higher than what you would normally expect in a sport bike. This combination actually make the aggressive looking Ninja 1000 a surprisingly comfortable short-haul tourer. Kawasaki are even offering a line of optional accessories, such as hard-case saddlebags and heated grips.
On the other hand, the aesthetics, inspired from its bigger, more powerful siblings, has been carefully detailed for aggressive looks that retain much of the track heritage of the Ninja superbikes. Sporty and at the same time, more comfortable and less intimidating, the Ninja 1000 is a connoisseur's choice.
2013 Kawasaki Ninja 1000 ABS[edit | edit source]
The 2013 MY Kawasaki Ninja 1000 ABS has three key features that make it such an enjoyable bike. The Engine, the chassis and its versatility. The four-stroke, liquid-cooled, four valves per cylinder, inline-four engine displaces 1043cc, but it's not necessarily about the power, because this engine has been fine-tuned to give a strong response at any rpm, with an excellent power delivery that triggers an adrenaline rush every time you accelerate.
The chassis, with an extremely rigid aluminum twin-tube frame, makes the Ninja 1000 highly responsive when steering and also increases maneuverability even in narrow city alleys. These two elements combined lead to a bike that one may ride to work during the week, and on winding mountain roads during the weekend. The Ninja 1000 is available without ABS for purchase in the USA and the UK.
2014 Kawasaki Ninja 1000 ABS[edit | edit source]
The new 2014 Kawasaki Ninja 1000 ABS comes with a slightly upgraded version of the 1043cc 4-stroke inline-four engine, which provides even more power and torque than the previous version.
KTRC traction control now comes with an "off setting for the more experienced and confident riders, that may want a rice-like sensation when on the road. Also, there is a couple of power modes available to choose from. The first is 70% power, while the second lets you enjoy the full potential of the one liter Kawasaki.
A first for this model, there are optional Kawasaki Quick Release (KQR) 29 liter hard saddlebags available for purchase, which make this bike great even for longer rides.
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