Engine:
Four-stroke, liquid-cooled, DOHC, four valves per cylinder, inline-four
Displacement:
1,043cc
Compression Ratio:
11.8:1
From the earliest days of Japan Inc.’s legendary chokehold on the open-class streetbike class, Kawasaki has been right there, building motorcycles that have blown away the press, the general public and nearly each performance record of note. From the first Z-1 to the ZZR®1200, these do-it-all motorcycles combined the ability, handling, comfort and aesthetic charm that repeatedly dominated their classes.
2012 Kawasaki Ninja ® 1000 - msrp: $11,199
• 1,043cc inline-four with DFI® offers prodigious torque for easy passing and backroads entertainment
• light-weight aluminum frame is slender and tuned to transmit optimal feedback to the rider
• totally adjustable inverted fork has settings designed for sporty performance and ride quality
• style of horizontal back-link rear suspension contributes to mass centralization
• Radial-mounted front brake calipers mix with the radial-pump front brake master cylinder to supply very good management and feel
• Sleek, supersport styling offers the Ninja® one thousand a particular look
• Relaxed, upright riding position contributes to all-day comfort
• Larger fuel capability offers substantial vary
• Windscreen is adjustable to 3 positions, giving optimum wind and weather protection
2012 Kawasaki Ninja ® 1000 - msrp: $11,199
