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Kawasaki Ninja 1000 - 2012 Specifications and Reviews
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 |
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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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