Tech Spec
Evolution
Though it inherits its underpinnings from the Z1000, the Ninja 1000 is an entirely different motorcycle.
Rivals
Honda Interceptor, Kawasaki Z1000, Suzuki Bandit 1250, Triumph Sprint, Yamaha FZ-1.
| TECH |
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| Price |
$10,999 |
| Engine type |
l-c inline four |
| Valve train |
DOHC, 16v |
| Displacement |
1043cc |
| Bore x stroke |
77.3 x 56.0mm |
| Compression |
11.8:1 |
| Fuel system |
EFI |
| Clutch |
Wet, multi-plate |
| Transmission |
6-speed |
| Claimed horsepower |
138 bhp @ 9600 rpm |
| Claimed torque |
81.1 lb.-ft. @ 7800 rpm |
| Frame |
Aluminum twin-spar |
| Front suspension |
41mm Showa fork with adjustable spring preload, compression and rebound damping |
| Rear suspension |
Showa shock with adjustable spring preload and rebound damping |
| Front brake |
Dual Tokico four-piston calipers, 300mm discs |
| Rear brake |
Tokico single-piston caliper, 250mm disc |
| Front tire |
120/70ZR-17 Bridgestone Battlax BT-016 |
| Rear tire |
190/50ZR-17 Bridgestone Battlax BT-016 |
| Rake/trail |
24.5°/4.1 in. |
| Seat height |
32.3 in. |
| Wheelbase |
56.9 in. |
| Fuel capacity |
5.0 gal. |
| Claimed curb weight |
503 lbs |
| Colors |
Ebony, Candy Fire Red |
| Available |
Now |
| Warranty |
12 mo. unlimited mi. |
Contact
Kawasaki Motor Corp.
9950 Jeronimo Rd.
Irvine, CA 92618
949.770.0400
www.kawasaki.com
Verdict 4 out of 5 stars
The best sportbike $11K can buy for sporting around in the real world.