2011 Kawasaki Ninja 1000

KAWASAKI NINJA 1000 2011 HIGHLIGHTS

Price : $10,999.00
Bodystyle : Super Sports
Warranty : 12 months
Manufacturer Country : Japan
Model Year : 2011
Displacement (cc) : 1043
Engine Type : Horizontal In-line

VEHICLE REVIEW

2011 Kawasaki Ninja 1000

The Futuristically Retro and Super-fast Z1000 Is an Absolute Blast to Ride. It’s a rare thing: a new from the ground up motorcycle that feels so right and works so well right out of the crate that it has the press swooning and owners crooning. These well-sorted but rare bikes are often described as “happy motorcycles,” and it’s become crystal clear during the last year that Kawasaki’s Z1000 – completely redesigned in 2010 – is a very happy machine. It’s a realization that comes after just a mile or two in the saddle, and it’s one that confirms the fact that this motorcycle’s design team worked a special bit of magic during development. The Z1000 thrills before you even jump aboard, with some of motorcycling’s most rakishly stunning lines and body shapes. The aesthetic showcase begins with a low-mount front cowl that slopes back radically, highlighting the Z’s prow and, behind it, an adjustable instrument cluster featuring a multifunction LCD display covered by a trick-looking orange lens. The headlight represents Kawasaki’s first-ever use of a line-beam unit, the guts of which are integrated nicely into that angled cowl. Moving rearward, you come to a shapely fuel tank that’s flared on the sides to let you grab it with your knees and that’s trim at the back for a snug fit. The seat is low and narrow at the front to make ground contact easy, and flows beautifully rearward to end in a futuristically retro LED taillight behind a red lens. It’s a thoroughly athletic shape, one sure to garner attention wherever it’s ridden.
Totally redesigned just last year, the Z features a wide range of new-think moto technology, including an aluminum frame similar to the ZX™-10R’s that curves over the engine, cradling it from above. The design allows a narrow mid-section, which fosters a high degree of rider comfort and feedback in addition to keeping weight low and chassis rigidity high. The engine bolts solidly to the frame in three places, stressed-member-style, and there’s also a rubber mount at the upper rear crankcase area for added vibration damping and torsional rigidity. The main frame and swingarm pivot elements are cast as a single unit, with welds eliminated wherever possible for a more aesthetically pleasing look. And the subframe is a lightweight aluminum die-casting, which is light, smooth and beautiful. Suspension at both ends is thoroughly modern and wickedly functional: a beefy, fully adjustable 41mm inverted fork up front and a spring preload and rebound damping adjustable horizontal back-link shock is mounted above the swingarm to shield it from exhaust heat and foster an added degree of mass centralization. Wheel control is simply superb, and the substantial feedback sent to the rider makes it easy to know exactly what’s going on at the bike’s contact patches. The heart of every naked bike is its engine, so Kawasaki engineers paid special attention here for maximum, arm-straightening impact: Dual cams. Sixteen valves. 1,043cc. Liquid cooling. High compression. A long stroke – 56mm – for instantaneous thrust. Six speeds. And digital fuel injection. It’s all there. The result? This inline-four packs impressive horsepower combined with the sort of flexible, mid-range-heavy power delivery that pastes a silly grin on the face of anyone lucky enough to be aboard. From nearly any rpm, rolling the Z1000’s throttle provides the kind of instant gratification most sportbikes just can’t quite muster, all with silky smooth, highly intoxicating response. There’s more, of course. Check out the Z’s five-spoke wheels, with spokes machined near the rims for a custom look. We carried forward the quad-pipe theme from the last Z1000 (and the first Z-1), but an under-engine pre-chamber lets engineers use shorter mufflers for great looks and better mass centralization. A solid-mount handlebar and aluminum footpegs lifted from the Ninja® ZX-10R contribute to the Z1000’s quality, top-shelf feel. Brakes? Totally modern: Radially mounted calipers, Ninja-spec 300mm petal-type rotors and a radial-pump master cylinder all provide the latest in braking feel and feedback. Conventional wisdom says many of today’s motorcycles lack soul, or are all too much alike. The Z1000 proves otherwise – and happily. Authentic Kawasaki Accessories are available through Kawasaki dealers.

Key Features

1,043cc inline-four with DFI® offers serious torque
Lightweight aluminum frame is narrow and tuned to transmit optimal feedback to the rider
Fully adjustable inverted front fork has settings designed for sporty performance and ride quality
Placement 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

Standard Features

DOHC, 16-valve, 1,043cc Engine

Liquid-cooled inline-four offers true open-class power from idle to redline, making it easy to harness for experts and novices alike 
Bore and stroke dimensions of 77.0 x 56.0mm offer an ideal balance of peak power and low- and mid-range flexibility
38mm Keihin throttle bodies cram the air/fuel mixture directly into combustion chambers via downdraft intakes for maximum power
Oval sub-throttles help keep the engine slim, and a slim midsection allows an ideal bike/rider interface for maximum comfort and control
Engine’s rev limiter comes into play “softly,” providing usable overrev character since power doesn’t drop off suddenly at high rpm
The engine’s relatively low crankshaft position allows a moderately long stroke without adding engine height
A secondary engine balancer, driven off a gear on the sixth web of the crankshaft, eliminates excess vibration and contributes to rider comfort

Cool Air System

Intake system routes cool air to the airbox via ducts in the fairing, minimizing performance loss due to heated intake air
Duct positioning – close to the rider – allows the intake howl to be heard and enjoyed
Airbox resonator reduces noise at low rpm and enhances intake sound at higher revs

Exhaust System

The exhaust system features a 4-into-2-pre-chamber-into-2 layout. Silencer end-caps maintain the quad-style image
Main and pre-catalyzers ensure cleaner emissions
Thanks to the under-engine pre-chamber, silencer volume is reduced, and silencer weight is low. Exhaust system offers excellent mass centralization and contributes to a low center of gravity

Slim-type Fuel Pump

Slim-type fuel pump features an integral fuel gauge 
Fuel tank design and slim-type fuel pump minimizes dead volume inside the tank; fuel capacity is 4.0 gallons

Bodywork

Supersport-style full-fairing bodywork gives the Ninja 1000 a distinctive, head-turning look, and also offers plenty of wind and weather protection for short-tour ability
The fairing’s slat-style leading edges direct wind around the bike, allowing the fairing to be narrower at the middle
The fairing flares at the rear, keeping hot engine air from hitting the rider’s legs
Original design front turn signals are integrated into the fairing and are attached to the inside of the fairing with rubber mounts that minimize damage if the bike falls over
ZX-6R-spec front fender contributes to excellent aerodynamics and racy looks
Slim and compact tail cowl moves mass physically and visually toward the front of the bike
LED taillight features red LED bulbs and a red transparent lens
Slim rear fender gives the bike a light-looking rear end
Windscreen is manually adjustable for optimum wind/weather protection
Windscreen has three available positions spanning approximately 20 degrees and ranging from sporty to maximum wind protection. Adjustment can be done by hand (no tools required) by depressing the release button below the instrument panel. Windscreen adjustment should always be done with the bike stopped

Aluminum Backbone Frame

Aluminum backbone frame is similar in concept to the Ninja ZX-10R’s, and helps make the bike narrow and easy to grip with the knees for maximum rider comfort and feedback
The frame is lightweight and highly rigid, and uses the engine as a stressed member for solid handling and optimum stability
Frame elements are tuned to transmit optimal engine feedback to the rider
The frame’s five-piece construction consists of steering stem, left and right main frames, and two cross pieces. The two main frame components have open C-shaped cross sections
Welds were eliminated wherever possible for simplicity and appearance; the frame beams and swingarm brackets are single die-cast pieces
The new frame uses four engine mounts, three of which are rigid, one of which (the upper rear crankcase mount) is rubber
Rear subframe is a three-piece aluminum die-casting assembly that’s light, strong and optimizes mass centralization
The sub-frame is an example of form and function combined, negating the need for side covers and allowing underseat narrowness for a shorter reach to the ground

Horizontal Back-Link Rear Suspension

All-new rear suspension design positions the shock unit and linkage above the swingarm where it’s less exposed to exhaust heat and contributes to mass centralization 
Visible from the outside, the horizontal monoshock contributes to the Ninja 1000’s ultra-sporty appearance
Linkage characteristics are the same as those of a standard Uni-Trak® system: Wheel movement versus shock stroke is the same ratio
The shock features stepless rebound damping and spring preload adjustability for a custom-tuned ride

Fully Adjustable 41mm Fork

The Ninja 1000’s inverted fork is adjustable for compression damping, rebound damping and spring preload – and is protected from harm by a cool-looking shroud 
Settings are designed for both sporty performance and ride quality
Separate, raised handlebars contribute to the sporty, comfortable riding position; bar stays are mounted to the fork tube tops, which extend above the top clamp
A thick urethane seat provides a high level of rider and passenger comfort
Tapered-type grips, like those used on supersport models, offer a more direct feel
Ninja ZX-10R-style footpegs with knurled surfaces offer good grip, direct feel and control, and no-nonsense looks
The passenger footpeg brackets incorporate convenient luggage hooks

Brakes

300mm front petal-type brake discs are gripped by opposed four-piston radial-mount calipers. (Caliper piston size is 4x30 mm)
A radial-pump front brake master cylinder contributes to the superb control and feel offered by these high-end calipers
The rear brake is a single piston, pin-slide caliper gripping a 250mm petal-type disc. The caliper is mounted below the swingarm, and located by a torque rod

Large-Volume Fuel Tank

Five-gallon (19L) fuel tank offers substantial range
Steel construction facilitates use of magnetic tank bag
Tank shape (flared edges and a trim shape at the back) allows riders to easily grip tank with their knees

Instrumentation

Sporty instrument panel features a large analog tachometer and multi-function LCD screen. It’s a design based on the ZX-6R’s unit, but which features original graphics and coloring
Functions include speedometer, tachometer, fuel gauge, odometer, clock, dual trip meters and warning lamps
Hazard switch located on left bar pod

OVERVIEW SPECIFICATIONS

Engine

Bore (in) : 3.03
Bore (mm) : 77
Carburetion Brand : Keihin
Compression Ratio : 11.81
Cooling : Liquid
Cylinders : 4
Displacement (cc) : 1043
Displacement (ci) : 63.6
Emissions Standards : Meets Euro 3 Emissions
Engine Configuration : Horizontal In-line
Engine Immobilizer : Not Available
Engine Type : 4-Stroke
Fuel Injector : Yes
Fuel Injector Size (mm) : 38
Fuel System Type : Fuel Injected
Ram Air Induction : Yes
Starter : Electric
Stroke (in) : 2.2
Stroke (mm) : 56
Valve Configuration : DOHC
Valves : 16
Valves Per Cylinder : 4

Transmission

Heel Toe Shifter : Not Available
Number Of Speeds : 6
Primary Drive (Rear Wheel) : Chain
Reverse : No
Transmission Type : Manual

Suspension & Steering

Air Adjustable : No
Front Adjustable Fork Pre-Load : Yes
Front Adjustable Rebound Damping : Yes
Front Central Suspension Strut : No
Front Fork Diameter (in) : 1.6
Front Fork Diameter (mm) : 41
Front Suspension Type : Inverted Fork
Front Travel (in) : 4.7
Front Travel (mm) : 119.4
Number Rear Shock Absorbers : 1
Rear Adjustable Rebound Damping : Yes
Rear Adjustable Shock / Spring Pre-Load : Yes
Rear Suspension Type : Twin Sided Swing Arm
Rear Swingarm Material : Aluminum
Rear Travel (in) : 5.4
Rear Travel (mm) : 137.2

Wheels

Front Wheel Diameter : 17
Rear Wheel Diameter : 17
Tube / Tubeless : Tubeless
Wheels Composition : Aluminum

Tyres

Front Tyre (Full Spec) : 120/70 ZR17
Front Tyre Aspect Ratio : 70
Front Tyre Speed Rating : Z
Front Tyre Width : 120
Rear Tyre (Full Spec) : 190/50 ZR17
Rear Tyre Aspect Ratio : 50
Rear Tyre Speed Rating : Z
Rear Tyre Width : 190

Brakes

Anti-Lock Brakes : Not Available
Front Brake Diameter (in) : 11.8
Front Brake Diameter (mm) : 300
Front Brake Type : Dual Hydraulic Disc
Front Caliper Pistons : 4
Linked Brake System Front to Rear : Not Available
Rear Brake Diameter (in) : 9.8
Rear Brake Diameter (mm) : 250
Rear Brake Type : Hydraulic Disc
Rear Caliper Pistons : 1

Seats

Adjustable : No
Detachable Passenger Seat : Standard
Grab Rail or Strap : Standard
Heated Seat : Not Available
Number Of Seats : 2
Seat Backrest : Not Available
Seat Height (in) : 32.3
Seat Height (mm) : 820.4
Seat Location : Driver and Passenger
Seat Material : Vinyl
Seat Rail : Not Available
Seat Specifications : Standard
Seat Tail Cover : Not Available
Seat Type : Two-Piece

Bodywork

Adjustable : No
Belt Guard : No
Body Material : Plastic
Brush Guard : No
Chain Guard : Yes
Construction : Standard
Drive Shaft Cover : No
Drive Shaft Guard : No
Exterior Covers : Standard
Exterior Guards : Standard
Floor Boards : Not Available
Foot Peg Location : Driver and Passenger
Foot Peg Material : Aluminum
Fork Guards : No
Frame : Aluminum
Front Fender : Standard
Front Fender Material : Plastic
Front Fender Rail : Not Available
Front Fender Trim : Not Available
Hand Grip Material : Rubber
Hand Grips : Standard
Hand Guards : No
Heel Guards : No
License Plate : Standard
Light Guard : No
Lower Fairing : Standard
Rear Fender : Standard
Rear Fender Material : Plastic
Rear Fender Rail : Not Available
Rear Fender Trim : Not Available
Rearview Mirrors Folding : Yes
Saddle Bag Guard : No
Skid Plate : Not Available
Spoiler : Standard
Stand : Standard
Stand Type : Kick
Tank Cover : No
Turn Signal Visor : Not Available
Upper Fairing : Standard

Fuel Capacity

Fuel Capacity (gal) : 5
Fuel Capacity (l) : 18.9

Colours

Ebony

Candy Fire Red / Ebony

DIMENSIONS

Adjustable Throttle : Not Available
Capacities : Standard
CD Player : Not Available
Comment : Standard
Cruise Control : Not Available
Cupholder : Not Available
Dimensions : Standard
First Aid Kit : Not Available
Handlebar Lock : Standard
Height (in) : 48.4
Height (mm) : 1229.4
Introduction Year : 2011
Length (in) : 82.9
Length (mm) : 2105.7
Major Revision Year : 2011
Manufacturer Country : Japan
Manufacturer Type : Super Sports
MIC Model Segment : ON-HWY Sport Bike Over 750cc
Previous Model Year Accessories : Yes
Rake (degrees) : 24.5
Revision Status : New
Trail (in) : 4
Trail (mm) : 101.6
Weight : Standard
Wet Weight (kg) : 228
Wet Weight (lbs) : 502.7
Wheelbase (in) : 56.9
Wheelbase (mm) : 1445.3
Width (in) : 31.1
Width (mm) : 789.9