Sportbikes
2013Kawasaki Ninja 1000
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The 2013 Kawasaki Ninja 1000 is a middleweight sport bike engineered for riders seeking practical performance and everyday versatility. Its 1043cc inline-four engine delivers strong acceleration while maintaining manageable power delivery. Known for comfortable ergonomics and responsive handling, it bridges the gap between supersport intensity and real-world ridability.
- Capacity
- 1043.0 ccm
- Engine
- In-line four, four-stroke
- Gearbox
- 6-speed
- Wet weight
- 231.1 kg
- Seat height
- 820 mm
- Power
- 125.2 HP (92.1 kW)
What’s new for the 2013 Kawasaki Ninja 1000
vs the 2012| Spec | 2012 | 2013 |
|---|---|---|
| Wet weight | 228.0 kg (502.7 pounds) | 231.1 kg (509.5 pounds) |
| Front brakes | Double disc | Double disc. Petal-type rotors with radial-mount four-piston calipers, optional ABS |
| Rear brakes | Single disc | Single disc. Petal-type rotor with single-piston caliper, optional ABS |
How it rides
Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested- Best for
- Built as a sport-tourer that blends aggressive engine performance with an upright, real-world riding position for fast road riding, commuting, and long-distance travel.
- Built for
- Feels like a muscular, refined all-rounder that can carve corners with sport-bike sharpness while still offering the comfort and range to eat up highway miles.
- Not ideal for
- Not a good fit for off-road use, new riders seeking a gentle first bike, or anyone wanting a lightweight, minimalist machine.
Scores are derived from the spec sheet using the same model across every bike, so they compare like for like.
Will it fit you?
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- Capacity
- 1043.0 ccm
- Power
- 125.2 HP (92.1 kW)
- CO2 Emissions
- 123 CO2 g/km
- EPA Certificate No.
- DKAXC1.04AAA-002
- EPA Est. Fuel Consumption
- 5.24 L/100km (1232.5 mpg)
- EPA CO Emissions
- 2.1 CO g/km
- Engine type
- In-line four, four-stroke
- Power/weight ratio
- 0.5418 HP/kg
- Bore x stroke
- 77.0 x 56.0 mm
- Compression
- 11.8:1
- Cooling system
- Liquid
- Fuel system
- Injection
- Starting
- Electric
- Ignition
- TCBI with digital advance
- Aspiration
- Naturally aspirated
- Valves per cylinder
- 4
- Torque
- Not on record - add it
Transmission
- Gearbox
- 6-speed
- Transmission type
- Manual
- Final drive
- Chain
Dimensions & weight
- Wheelbase
- 1445 mm
- Overall length
- 2106 mm
- Overall width
- 790 mm
- Overall height
- 1229 mm
- Seat height
- 820 mm
- Wet weight
- 231.1 kg
- Fuel capacity
- 18.90 litres
- Dry weight
- Not on record - add it
Chassis & suspension
- Frame
- Aluminum Backbone
- Front suspension
- 41 mm inverted cartridge fork with stepless compression and rebound damping, adjustable spring preload / 4.7 in.
- Rear suspension
- Horizontal monoshock with stepless rebound damping, adjustable spring preload / 5.4 in.
- Rake (fork angle)
- 24.5°
- Trail
- 102 mm
Brakes & wheels
- Front brakes
- Double disc. Petal-type rotors with radial-mount four-piston calipers, optional ABS
- Front brakes diameter
- 300 mm
- Rear brakes
- Single disc. Petal-type rotor with single-piston caliper, optional ABS
- Rear brakes diameter
- 250 mm
- ABS
- Optional
- Front tyre
- 120/70-ZR17
- Rear tyre
- 190/50-ZR17
Other
- Color options
- Pearl Stardust White, Candy Lime Green
- Warranty
- 12
- Fuel Tank Material
- M
Compiled from manufacturer documentation and user contributions, corrected on an ongoing basis. Spotted something wrong? Tell us.
What changed, year to year
Differences highlighted| Specification | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 1043.00 ccm (63.64 cubic inches) | 1043.00 ccm (63.64 cubic inches) | 1043.00 ccm (63.64 cubic inches) | 1043.00 ccm (63.64 cubic inches) |
| Seat height | 820 mm (32.3 inches) | 820 mm (32.3 inches) | 820 mm (32.3 inches) | 820 mm (32.3 inches) |
| Fuel capacity | 18.93 litres (5.00 gallons) | 18.93 litres (5.00 gallons) | 18.93 litres (5.00 gallons) | 18.93 litres (5.00 gallons) |
| Color options | Ebony, Candy Fire Red/Ebony | Metallic Spark Black/Metallic Flat Micron Gray, Candy Lime Green/Ebony | Pearl Stardust White, Candy Lime Green | Pearl Stardust White/Metallic Spark Black, Candy Lime Green/Metallic Spark Black |
Illustrative - generated automatically by diffing the year records already on file, not a manufacturer-published changelog.
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Common questions
What is the engine size of the Kawasaki Ninja 1000?
The 2013 Kawasaki Ninja 1000 has a Capacity of 1043.0 ccm (63.65 cubic inches).
What engine power does the Kawasaki Ninja 1000 have?
The 2013 Kawasaki Ninja 1000 has a Power of 125.2 HP (92.1 kW).
How many gears does the Kawasaki Ninja 1000 have?
The 2013 Kawasaki Ninja 1000 has a Gearbox of 6-speed.
How much does the Kawasaki Ninja 1000 weigh?
The 2013 Kawasaki Ninja 1000 has a Wet weight of 231.1 kg (509.5 pounds).
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