2011 Kawasaki Ninja® 1000 for Sale

Aluminum Backbone Frame

• Frame elements are tuned to transmit optimal engine feedback to the rider
• The frame is lightweight and highly rigid, and uses the engine as a stressed member for solid handling and optimum stability
• Rear sub-frame is a 3-piece aluminum die-casting assembly that’s light, strong and optimizes mass centralization
• Welds were eliminated wherever possible for simplicity and appearance; the frame beams and swingarm brackets are single die-cast pieces
• 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 sub-frame is an example of form and function combined, negating the need for side covers and allowing under-seat narrowness for a shorter reach to the ground
• The frame’s 5-piece construction consists of steering stem, left and right main frames, and 2 cross pieces. The 2 main frame components have open C-shaped cross sections
• The new frame uses 4 engine mounts, 3 of which are rigid, 1 of which (the upper rear crankcase mount) is rubber

Bodywork

• The fairing flares at the rear, keeping hot engine air from hitting the rider’s legs
• Slim rear fender gives the bike a light-looking rear end
• The fairing’s slat-style leading edges direct wind around the bike, allowing the fairing to be narrower at the middle
• Slim and compact tail cowl moves mass physically and visually toward the front of the bike
• 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
• Windscreen is manually adjustable for optimum wind / weather protection
• ZX-6R-spec front fender contributes to excellent aerodynamics and racy looks
• LED taillight features red LED bulbs and a red transparent lens
• Windscreen has 3 available positions spanning approximately 20° 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
• 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

Brakes

• 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 1-piston, pin-slide caliper gripping a 250 mm petal-type disc; the caliper is mounted below the swingarm, and located by a torque rod
• 300 mm front petal-type brake discs are gripped by opposed 4-piston radial-mount calipers (caliper piston size is 4 x 30 mm)

Cool Air System

• 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
• Intake system routes cool air to the airbox via ducts in the fairing, minimizing performance loss due to heated intake air

DOHC, 16-valve, 1,043 cc Engine

• Liquid-cooled inline-4 offers true open-class power from idle to redline, making it easy to harness for experts and novices alike
• The engine’s relatively low crankshaft position allows a moderately long stroke without adding engine height
• Oval sub-throttles help keep the engine slim, and a slim midsection allows an ideal bike / rider interface for maximum comfort and control
• Bore and stroke dimensions of 77 x 56 mm offer an ideal balance of peak power and low- and mid-range flexibility
• Engine’s rev limiter comes into play “softly,” providing usable overrev character since power doesn’t drop off suddenly at high rpm
• 38 mm Keihin throttle bodies cram the air / fuel mixture directly into combustion chambers via downdraft intakes for maximum power
• A secondary engine balancer, driven off a gear on the sixth web of the crankshaft, eliminates excess vibration and contributes to rider comfort

Exhaust System

• The exhaust system features a 4-into-2-pre-chamber-into-2 layout; silencer end-caps maintain the quad-style image
• 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
• Main and pre-catalyzers ensure cleaner emissions

Fully Adjustable 41 mm Fork

• Settings are designed for both sporty performance and ride quality
• Ninja ZX-10R-style footpegs with knurled surfaces offer good grip, direct feel and control, and no-nonsense looks
• 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
• The passenger footpeg brackets incorporate convenient luggage hooks
• 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
• 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

Horizontal Back-link Rear Suspension

• Linkage characteristics are the same as those of a standard Uni-Trak® system: Wheel movement versus shock stroke is the same ratio
• Visible from the outside, the horizontal monoshock contributes to the Ninja 1000’s ultra-sporty appearance
• The shock features stepless rebound damping and spring preload adjustability for a custom-tuned ride
• 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

Instrumentation

• Functions include speedometer, tachometer, fuel gauge, odometer, clock, dual trip meters and warning lamps
• 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
• Hazard switch located on left bar pod

Key Features

• Radial-mounted front brake calipers combine with the radial-pump front brake master cylinder to offer superb control and feel
• Relaxed, upright riding position contributes to all-day comfort
• Larger fuel capacity offers substantial range
• Sleek, supersport styling gives the Ninja® 1000 a distinctive look
• Fully adjustable inverted front fork has settings designed for sporty performance and ride quality
• 1,043 cc inline-4 with DFI® offers serious torque
• Windscreen is adjustable to 3 positions, allowing for optimum wind and weather protection
• Placement of horizontal back-link rear suspension contributes to mass centralization
• Lightweight aluminum frame is narrow and tuned to transmit optimal feedback to the rider

Large Volume Fuel Tank

• 5 gal. (19 l) 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

Slim-type Fuel Pump

• Fuel tank design and slim-type fuel pump minimizes dead volume inside the tank; fuel capacity is 4 gal.
• Slim-type fuel pump features an integral fuel gauge