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Kawasaki Ninja 1000 - 2012 Specifications and Reviews
The 2012 Kawasaki Ninja 1000 is a sport-touring middleweight designed for riders seeking aggressive styling with everyday usability. Known for its potent inline-four engine and composed handling, it bridges the gap between pure sportbikes and practical touring machines. The comfortable seat height and manageable weight make it accessible to experienced riders wanting spirited performance without extreme commitment.
General information | |
| Category | Sport |
| Year | 2012 |
| Model | Kawasaki Ninja 1000 |
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Engine and Transmission Specifications | |
| Exhaust system | 4-into-2-pre-chamber-into-2 layout. |
| Driveline | X-ring Chain |
| Transmission type,final drive | Chain |
| Gearbox | 6-speed |
| Cooling system | Liquid |
| Ignition | TCBI with digital advance |
| Fuel control | DOHC |
| Fuel system | Injection. DFI with four 38mm Keihin throttle bodies, oval sub-throttles |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 |
| Bore x stroke | 77.0 x 56.0 mm (3.0 x 2.2 inches) |
| Compression | 11.8:1 |
| Engine type | In-line four, four-stroke |
| Capacity: | 1043.00 ccm (63.64 cubic inches) |
Brakes, suspension, Frame and wheels | |
| Rear brakes diameter | 250 mm (9.8 inches) |
| Rear brakes | Single disc |
| Front brakes diameter | 300 mm (11.8 inches) |
| Front brakes | Double disc |
| Rear tyre dimensions | 190/55-ZR17 |
| Front tyre dimensions | 120/70-ZR17 |
| Rear suspension | Horizontal monoshock with stepless rebound damping, adjustable spring preload / 5.4 in. |
| Front suspension | 41 mm inverted cartridge fork with stepless compression and rebound damping, adjustable spring preload / 4.7 in. |
| Trail | 102 mm (4.0 inches) |
| Rake (fork angle) | 24.5° |
| Frame type | Aluminum backbone frame |
Physical measures and capacities | |
| Fuel capacity | 18.93 litres (5.00 gallons) |
| Wheelbase | 1,445 mm (56.9 inches) |
| Overall width | 790 mm (31.1 inches) |
| Overall length | 2,106 mm (82.9 inches) |
| Overall height | 1,229 mm (48.4 inches) |
| Seat height | 820 mm (32.3 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting. |
| Weight incl. oil, gas, etc | 228.0 kg (502.7 pounds) |
Other specs | |
| Light | 35W headlights, 5W taillight, 21W stoplight |
| Instruments | Speedometer, odometer, dual trip meters, fuel gauge, engine temp, clock, hour meter and 2WD/4WD icon, plus indicators for neutral, reverse, belt, and oil pressure. |
| Wheelbase | 1,285 mm (50.6 inches) |
| Ground clearance | 247 mm (9.7 inches) |
| Power/weight ratio | 0.1809 HP/kg |
| Dry weight | 275.0 kg (606.3 pounds) |
| Rear tyre | 25/10-12 |
| Front tyre | 25/8-12 |
| Rear wheel travel | 200 mm (7.9 inches) |
| Rear Suspension | Double wishbone with double shock absorbers |
| Front wheel travel | 171 mm (6.7 inches) |
| Front Suspension | Double wishbone with twin shock absorbers |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 |
| Bore x Stroke | 85.0 x 66.0 mm (3.3 x 2.6 inches) |
| Compression | 9.3:1 |
| Torque | 59.40 Nm (6.1 kgf-m or 43.8 ft.lbs) @ 4500 Revolutions">RPM |
| Power | 49.75 Horsepower">HP (36.3 Kilowatt">kW)) @ 6500 Revolutions">RPM |
| Engine details | 90 degree V-twin |
| Capacity: | 749.00 ccm (45.70 cubic inches) |
| Model | Kawasaki KVF750 4x4 |
| Color options | Metallic Spark Black/Metallic Flat Micron Gray, Candy Lime Green/Ebony |
| Factory warranty | 12 Months |
| Starter | Electric |
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