Kawasaki Ninja 1000 (ABS) 2012

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When the Ninja 1000 began last year, Kawasaki has taken a stronghold of the open class sport bikes home. The Ninja 1000, which provides the framework and the engine of his naked brother, the Z1000provides, but came with full fairing sport bike, was immediately greeted by the media. This helped drive the 1000 Ninja to the list of bestsellers at dealerships across the nation.

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Much of the praise came from the do-it-all associated with handling street bike racing technology. And 2012, there will probably be more praise – not much has changed on the 1000 Ninja, which is available with optional ABS. Kawasaki said: “This is a sport that an uppercut aesthetic of the moment when your eyes focus on its offer -. And then the punch with superb all-round performance that you will soon learn to love” Formula for the 1000 Kawasaki Ninja is simple – the chassis has comfortable and powerful / director of the Z1000 to take, and add some stylish body. That’s it. And the resulting product is a machine that is capable of driving all kinds of sports.

And the Z1000 is designed with 10R aspects in mind. The 1043cc DOHC 16-valve inline-four and has a long stroke, which helps the instantaneous power. The engine that drives more than 100 hp using theelectronic fuel injection (Keihin 38mm gas organs downwards) connected to a computer tip, oval handles and a cold air intake to the throttle smoothly. All this is connected to a six-speed gearbox is perfect for real world driving.

Kawasaki said, “but the magic of this engine is more about Oomph flexible and easy to use as the numbers of the horses just experienced. This death dependable inline-four produces the kind of power you get from the launch of the curves and road ends in a way that will entertain you – and your travel companions impressed – for the coming year seem to get any more levels, the engine of 1000 Ninja smooth, immediate thrust hardcore sportbike can not match “..

This power is easily passed to the smooth runner due to a balance shaft driven by the crankshaft reduces vibration. The Ninja 2012 1000 also features an elegant four-into-2 exhaust system with catalytic converter, a “nice growl without strong” offer and reduces emissions. Part of lightweight aluminum 1000 Ninja Kawasaki liter is similar to reputable, the ZX-10R.Frame cradles the engine from above and bolts of the motor firmly in three places, with the final rubber mounted for vibration isolation and rigidity torisonal supported.

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The 2012 has a 1000 Ninja fully adjustable 41mm inverted fork with adjustable preload and rebound single-backlash, the ideal scenario for choosing the perfect settings for your weight and riding style. ” Kawasaki said that “mono-shock absorber system almost horizontally mounted above the swingarm for optimum mass centralization and heat resistance is.”

The chassis of the 1000 Ninja rolls on lightweight six-spoke supersport wheel, which light the latest production technology. And when it’s time to apply the brakes, the Ninja 2012 1000 uses the race-spec brakes – 300mm petal-type rotors at the front pushed through the ultra-stiff radial-mount calipers hydraulic cylinder also race spec radial pump master. To the rear is a 250mm single disc type. Ninja 1000 and 2012 is available with optional ABS.

As for style, the Ninja 1000 fairings were designed with the spirit of the ZX-6R and ZX-10R in mind. It also has a manual 3-positron windshield, fairing turn signals, a fender-spec ZX-6R, a stylish tail section and a comprehensive dashboard of the Ninja ZX-6R with custom graphics. Ergonomics at home on the 1000 Ninja can be attributed to a high handlebars and footrests low, pleasant hours in the saddle achieved.

For 2012, Kawasaki has the bike in two color combinations – sweet lime green / metallic ebony black / gray. And if touring in mind, Kawasaki offeres many accessories, including saddebags drive, a top box and heated grips. The formula for the design of the 1000 Ninja has a sport bike, Kawasaki ultimate daily. The rider wants to take on the twisties, commute or tour for the weekend, the Kawasaki Ninja 1000 to address the task at hand.

And the best part? All this is offered in $ 11,200 (without ABS).

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2012 Kawasaki Ninja 1000 (ABS) Specs:

• Engine: Four-stroke, liquid-cooled, DOHC, four valves per cylinder, inline-four
• Displacement: 1,043cc
• Bore x stroke: 77.0 x 56.0mm
• Compression ratio: 11.8:1
• Fuel injection: DFI with four 38mm Keihin throttle bodies, oval sub-throttles
• Ignition: TCBI with digital advance
• Transmission: Six-speed
• Final drive: X-ring chain
• Rake / trail: 24.5 degrees / 4.0 in.
• Frame type: Aluminum Backbone
• Front tire: 120/70 ZR17
• Rear tire: 190/50 ZR17
• Wheelbase: 56.9 in.
• Front suspension / wheel travel: 41 mm inverted cartridge fork with stepless compression and rebound damping, adjustable spring preload / 4.7 in.
• Rear suspension / wheel travel: Horizontal monoshock with stepless rebound damping,adjustable spring preload / 5.4 in.
• Front brakes: Dual 300mm petal-type rotors with radial-mount four-piston calipers, optional ABS
• Rear brake: Single 250mm petal-type rotor with single-piston caliper, optional ABS
• Overall length: 82.9 in.
• Overall width: 31.1 in.
• Overall height: 48.4 in.
• Seat height: 32.3 in.
• Curb weight Ninja 1000 / 1000 ABS: 502.7 lbs./ 509.4 lbs.
• Fuel capacity: 5.0 gal.
• MSRP Ninja 1000 / 1000 ABS: $11,199 / $11,899
• Warranty: 12 Months

2012 Ninja 1000 (ABS) Color Options/MSRP:

• Metallic Spark Black / Metallic Flat Micron Gray / $11,199
• Candy Lime Green / Ebony / $11,899