KAWASAKI MOTORCYCLE Ninja® 1000

They’ve been a staple of the sporting motorcycle world for decades: sportbikes that blend top-shelf engine and handling performance with a high degree of comfort, practicality and devastating good looks. Kawasaki has built plenty over the years, from the original Ninja® 900R of the 1980s, to the ZX™-11 of the ’90s, and the ZZR®1200 of the ‘00s – standout performers that are also easy to live with, day in and day out.

• 1,043cc inline-four with DFI® offers serious torque

• Lightweight aluminum frame is narrow and tuned to transmit optimal feedback to the rider

• Fully adjustable inverted front fork has settings designed for sporty performance and ride quality

• Placement of horizontal back-link rear suspension contributes to mass centralization

• Radial-mounted front brake calipers combine with the radial-pump front brake master cylinder to offer superb control and feel

• Sleek, supersport styling gives the Ninja® 1000 a distinctive look

• Relaxed, upright riding position contributes to all-day comfort

• Larger fuel capacity offers substantial range

• Windscreen is adjustable to three positions, allowing for optimum wind and weather protection

Specification

Engine Four-stroke, liquid-cooled, DOHC, four valves per cylinder, inline-four
Displacement 1,043cc
Bore x Stroke 77.0 x 56.0 mm
Compression Ratio 11.8:1
Fuel System DFI® with four 38mm Keihin throttle bodies, oval sub-throttles
Ignition TCBI with digital advance
Transmission Six-speed
Final Drive X-ring Chain
Rake/Trail 24.5deg / 4.0 in.
Front Tire Size 120/70 ZR17
Rear Tire Size 190/55 ZR17
Wheelbase 56.9 in.
Front Suspension / wheel travel 41 mm inverted cartridge fork with stepless compression and rebound damping, adjustable spring preload / 4.7 in.
Rear Suspension / wheel travel Horizontal monoshock with stepless rebound damping, adjustable spring preload / 5.4 in.
Front Brakes Dual 300mm petal-type rotors with radial-mount four-piston calipers
Rear Brakes Single 250mm petal-type rotor with single-piston caliper
Fuel Capacity 5.0 gal.
Seat Height 32.3 in.
Curb Weight 502.7 lbs.
Overall length 82.9 in.
Overall width 31.1 in.
Overall height 48.4 in.
Color Choices Ebony, Candy Fire Red / Ebony
Warranty 12 Months
Good Times™ Protection Plan 12, 24, 36, 48 months