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Kawasaki’s profile of this bike |
Liquid-cooled inline-four offers true open-class power from
idle to redline, making it easy to harness for experts and novices
alike. |
General information |
Model: |
Kawasaki Ninja 1000 |
Year: |
2011 |
Category: |
Sport |
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Price as new (MSRP): |
US$ 10999. Prices depend on country, taxes, accessories, etc. |
Engine and transmission |
Displacement: |
1043.00 ccm (63.64 cubic inches) |
Engine type: |
In-line four, four-stroke |
Compression: |
11.8:1 |
Bore x stroke: |
77.0 x 56.0 mm (3.0 x 2.2 inches) |
Valves per cylinder: |
4 |
Fuel system: |
Carburettor. DFI with four 38mm Keihin throttle bodies, oval sub-throttles |
Fuel control: |
DOHC |
Ignition: |
TCBI with digital advance |
Cooling system: |
Liquid |
Gearbox: |
6-speed |
Transmission type,
final drive: |
Chain |
Driveline: |
X-ring Chain |
Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels |
Frame type: |
Aluminum |
Rake (fork angle): |
24.5° |
Trail: |
102 mm (4.0 inches) |
Front suspension: |
41 mm inverted cartridge fork with stepless compression and rebound damping, adjustable spring preload / 4.7 in. |
Rear suspension: |
Horizontal monoshock with stepless rebound damping, adjustable spring preload / 5.4 in. |
Front tire dimensions: |
120/70-ZR17 |
Rear tire dimensions: |
190/55-ZR17 |
Front brakes: |
Double disc |
Front brakes diameter: |
300 mm (11.8 inches) |
Rear brakes: |
Single disc |
Rear brakes diameter: |
250 mm (9.8 inches) |
Physical measures and capacities |
Weight incl. oil, gas, etc: |
228.0 kg (502.7 pounds) |
Seat height: |
820 mm (32.3 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting. |
Overall height: |
1,229 mm (48.4 inches) |
Overall length: |
2,106 mm (82.9 inches) |
Overall width: |
790 mm (31.1 inches) |
Wheelbase: |
1,445 mm (56.9 inches) |
Fuel capacity: |
18.93 litres (5.00 gallons) |
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