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. And for those who want the
ultimate in braking technology and performance,
Kawasaki offers an ABS version of the Ninja 1000
for 2012. This system offers
confidence-inspiring braking action in a wide
variety of surface conditions.
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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
- Compact and lightweight Anti-lock
Brake System (ABS) coupled with
radial-mount front brake calipers, a
radial-pump front brake master cylinder
and 300mm petal-type rotors to offer
superb braking performance
- 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, ABS
Rear Brakes: Single 250mm petal-type rotor with
single-piston caliper, ABS
Fuel Capacity: 5.0 gal.
Seat Height: 32.3 in.
Curb Weight: 509.4 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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