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General information |
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Motorcycle name
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Kawasaki Ninja 1000 |
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Year model
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2012 |
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Type
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Sport |
| Price as new | US$ 11199. MSRP depends on country, taxes, accessories, etc. |
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Rating
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3.7 Check out the detailed rating of racing track capabilities, engine performance, accident risk, etc. Compare with any other bike. |
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Engine and transmission |
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Engine size
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1043.0 ccm (63.64 cubic inches) |
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Type of engine
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In-line four, four-stroke |
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Compression
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11.8:1 |
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Bore x stroke
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77.0 x 56.0 mm (3.0 x 2.2 inches) |
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Valves per cylinder
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4 |
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Fuel system
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Injection. DFI with four 38mm Keihin throttle bodies, oval sub-throttles |
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Fuel control
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Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) |
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Ignition
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TCBI with digital advance |
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Cooling system
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Liquid |
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Gearbox
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6-speed |
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Transmission type
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Chain (final drive) |
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Driveline
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X-ring Chain |
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Exhaust system
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4-into-2-pre-chamber-into-2 layout. |
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Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels |
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Frame type
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Aluminum backbone frame |
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Rake (fork angle)
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24.5° |
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Trail
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102 mm (4.0 inches) |
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Front suspension
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41 mm inverted cartridge fork with stepless compression and rebound damping, adjustable spring preload / 4.7 in. |
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Rear suspension
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Horizontal monoshock with stepless rebound damping, adjustable spring preload / 5.4 in. |
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Front tire
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120/70-ZR17 |
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Rear tire
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190/55-ZR17 |
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Front brakes
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Double disc |
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Diameter
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300 mm (11.8 inches) |
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Rear brakes
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Single disc |
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Diameter
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250 mm (9.8 inches) |
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Physical measures and capacities |
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Weight incl. oil, gas, etc
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228.0 kg (502.7 pounds) |
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Seat height
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820 mm (32.3 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting. |
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Overall height
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1229 mm (48.4 inches) |
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Overall length
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2106 mm (82.9 inches) |
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Overall width
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790 mm (31.1 inches) |
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Wheelbase
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1445 mm (56.9 inches) |
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Fuel capacity
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18.93 litres (5.00 US gallons) |
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Other specifications |
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Color options
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Metallic Spark Black/Metallic Flat Micron Gray, Candy Lime Green/Ebony |
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Starter
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Electric |
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Factory warranty
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12 Months |
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Further information |
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