Introduction
From
the earliest days of Japan Inc.’s legendary
chokehold on the open-class streetbike category,
Kawasaki has been right there, building
motorcycles that have blown away the press, the
public and nearly every performance record of
note. From the original Z-1 to the ZZR®1200,
these do-it-all motorcycles combined the power,
handling, comfort and aesthetic appeal that
repeatedly dominated their categories.
And in the case
of the ultra-capable 2012 Ninja® 1000,
little has changed.
Like the
original – and highly acclaimed – Ninja 1000 of
1986, the 2012 version delivers a dominating mix
of power, handling, looks, technology and
rideability. Here’s a sportbike that delivers an
aesthetic uppercut the instant you lay eyes on
it – and then follows up the punch with
brilliant all-around performance you’ll quickly
learn to love.
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Features
- 1,043cc inline-four with DFI®
offers prodigious torque for effortless
passing and backroads entertainment
- Lightweight aluminum frame is narrow and
tuned to transmit optimal feedback to the
rider
- Fully adjustable inverted fork has
settings designed for sporty performance
and ride quality
- Design 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
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Technical Specifications
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: 24.5 deg / 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: Metallic Spark Black / Metallic
Flat Micron Gray, Candy Lime Green / Ebony
Warranty: 12 Months
Good Times™ Protection Plan: 12, 24, 36, 48
months
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