Kawasaki has launched the Ninja 1000 in India along with Kawasaki Z1000 on 23 Dec 2013. Both the Kawasaki Z1000 and Ninja 1000 have been priced at Rs. 12.50 Lakhs ex-showroom, Pune, which seems to be a lucrative pricing considering the segment and performance levels of these two sports motorcycles.
The Kawasaki Ninja 1000 is well known for its high performance, torque, sharp handling and signature styling. The Ninja 1000 and Z1000 will both be imported to India as completely built units (CBU) which attracts high taxes.
Kawasaki Ninja is a well known for its signature green colour, bold styling and aggressive looks. The Ninja’s are sharp handling motorcycles with a lot of character and come loaded with features and performance. The Ninja 1000 comes equipped with 3 mode traction control, customizable power modes, adjustable windscreen, well spread transmission system to name a few of its attractive features.
Ninja 1000 Specifications
ENGINE
- Type: Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke In-Line Four
- Displacement: 1,043 cm3
- Bore and Stroke: 77.0 x 56.0 mm
- Compression ratio:11.8:1
- Valve system: DOHC, 16 valves
- Fuel system: Fuel injection: ø38 mm x 4 (Keihin), with oval sub-throttle
- Ignition: Digital
- Starting: Electric
- Lubrication: Forced lubrication, wet sump
- Transmission: 6 speed, return
- Maximum power: 104.5 kW {142 PS} / 10,000 rpm
- Maximum torque: 111 N.m {11.3 kgf.m} / 7,300 rpm
FRAME, TYRES, BRAKES
- Type: Aluminium twin-tube
- Wheel travel: Front: 120 mm,Rear:138 mm
- Tyre: Front: 120/70ZR17M/C (58W), Rear: 190/50ZR17M/C (73W)
- Brake Front: Type: Dual semi-floating 300 mm petal discs
- Caliper: Dual radial-mount, monobloc, opposed 4-piston
- Brake Rear: Type: Single 250 mm petal disc
- Caliper: Single-piston
DIMENSIONS
- Overall length: 2,105 mm
- Overall width: 790 mm
- Overall height: 1,170 mm/1,230 mm
- Wheelbase: 1,445 mm
- Ground clearance: 135 mm
- Seat height: 820 mm
- Curb mass: 230 kg
- Fuel capacity:19 Litres
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