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Kawasaki Ninja 1000
Wh a distinctive look and a growl to match, the Kawasaki Ninja® 1000 sportbike delivers a mix of power, handling, looks, technology and rideability that is nearly impossible to beat. The brilliant combination adds up to all-around performance that will have you grinning inside your helmet for miles. This is one impressive motorcycle, a bike that is equally at home carving through a twisty backroad with the best of the sportbikes, or stretching its legs on the freeway or during a long commute. The Ninja is blessed with ample rideability – an incredible blend of ability on the street and extreme ease of operation. The source of all this two-wheeled goodness is Kawasaki’s own – and now legendary – Z1000 super standard, the engine and chassis platform upon which the Ninja 1000 is based. The Z1000 has earned some of motorcycling’s highest accolades, including the prestigious Motorcycle of the Year "MOTY" award from Motorcyclist magazine and consecutive slots in Cycle World’s annual Ten Best lineup as the "Best Standard". With roots like that, it’s easy to see where the big Ninja’s impressive chops come from.
The Ninja 1000 throws 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.
This system offers confidence-inspiring braking action on all types of surfaces. Power comes by way of a highly advanced inline-four – a 1,043cc, DOHC, liquid-cooled, 16-valve engine featuring a long-stroke design for instantaneous power, a smooth-shifting six-speed gearbox with ideal ratios, and no-fuss electronic fuel injection for absolutely seamless throttle response – warm or cold. There’s plenty of power from just off idle all the way through redline; the Ninja 1000 delivers more than enough everyday performance to embarrass lesser machines. But this engine’s magic is more about flexible and easy-to-use oomph than simply peak horsepower numbers. This dead-reliable inline-four produces the sort of power that launches you out of corners and away from stops in a way that’ll keep you entertained – and your riding buddies impressed – for years to come. At seemingly every rpm level, the Ninja 1000 engine produces smooth, instant-on thrust many hardcore sportbikes simply can’t match. Kawasaki’s perfectly calibrated electronic fuel injection helps make this so. The four 38mm Keihin downdraft throttle bodies inject a perfect mix of fuel and air into each combustion chamber with help from an advanced ECU, oval sub-throttles and a cool air intake system that routes fresh air to the airbox via ducts at the front of the bike. A balance shaft driven off the crankshaft keeps the solidly mounted engine operating smoothly, while a beautifully styled 4-into-2-into-2 catalyzer-equipped exhaust system offers a pleasing growl without being overly loud. It’s a perfect engine for a road-going sportbike – smooth, powerful, flexible and blessed with the legendary reliability Kawasaki sportbikes are known for. Like the superb-handling Z1000, the Ninja 1000 features an advanced aluminum frame similar in design to the Ninja ZX™-10R’s. The lightweight assembly curves over the engine, cradling it from above and bolting solidly to it in three places, with a rubber-backed fourth mount provided for added vibration isolation and torsional rigidity. This design allowed engineers to keep the bike’s waist narrow for superb rider interface and maximum comfort and control. The main frame and swingarm pivot pieces are cast as a single unit, with welds eliminated wherever possible for seamless aesthetics. The wheels, brakes and suspension bits that allow the Ninja to move so gracefully and swiftly are truly state-of-the-art. Suspension is handled by a fully adjustable 41mm inverted fork up front and a preload- and rebound-adjustable single-shock system in back, the ideal scenario for dialing in the perfect settings for your weight and riding style. The single-shock system features a damper mounted nearly horizontally above the swingarm for optimal mass centralization and heat resistance. The gas/oil shock offers superb wheel control whether you’re hammering along some deserted backroad or bopping along a pothole-infested city street. On the Ninja 1000, you’ll always know what’s happening at the contact patches.
Stopping power is provided by race-spec brakes – 300mm petal-type rotors up front squeezed by ultra-rigid radially mounted calipers fed hydraulic pressure by an equally race-spec radial pump master cylinder. In back is another tech-savvy disc. Braking power and feel at both ends is amazing, giving rookies, pros and everyone in between a feeling of supreme confidence. The Ninja 1000 is also available with an optional anti-lock brake system (ABS) for additional rider confidence when riding in slippery situations. The wheels working with those brakes – lightweight six-spoke supersport-style units – are also the latest in lightweight production technology. They not only reduce unsprung weight, which allows the suspension to function optimally, but carry the latest in radial tire technology. The result is superb grip, precise handling and reasonably long tread life. But easily the most stunning aspect of the Ninja
1000 is its sleek, wraparound bodywork. Designed with an eye on Kawasaki’s
race-ready ZX-6R and ZX-10R, the Ninja offers a thoroughly radical look, but one
that’s unique and memorable. Despite the edgy, rakish look, the bodywork carves
a surprisingly large hole in the atmosphere, giving riders a quiet cocoon in
which to work. A manually adjustable, 3-position windscreen helps, allowing
riders to pick just the right setting for their height and riding style.
Faired-in front turn signals, a ZX-6R-spec front fender, a stylish tail-section
and a full-featured instrument panel right off the Ninja ZX-6R (with custom
graphics, of course) complete the look. It’s rare to find such all-around functionality in a sporting motorcycle today. But the 2013 Ninja 1000 is a different beast – one with wide-ranging talent in sport, sport-touring and commuting roles. As Motorcyclist magazine wrote recently: “In the real world we ride through every day, it doesn’t get much better than the Ninja 1000.” Add a number of convenience features and the
result is a unique package more than able to satisfy a rider’s every desire.
Whether looking to move on from a supersport or super-naked ride, or step up
from a mid-size sport model, the Ninja 1000 ABS offers the performance and
versatility for a fuller bike life than ever experienced.
Key Features Supersport-style full-fairing Sporty instrument panel Original-design front turn signals Features and Benefits RIDING EXCITEMENT: ENGINE High-Torque Engine Cool Air System Exhaust System RIDING EXCITEMENT: CHASSIS Aluminium Twin-tube Frame Horizontal Back-link Rear Suspension ABS Front and Rear Brakes
EVERYDAY VERSATILITY Relaxed Riding Position Adjustable Windscreen Large-volume Fuel Tank
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