The Kawasaki Ninja 1000 motorcycle specifications include a 1,043 cc (63.64 cu in) engine, a 6-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 228 kg (502.7 lb).
Key specifications
The 2011 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.
How the Kawasaki Ninja 1000 compares
This compares the motorcycle with all Kawasaki models in this specifications database. The blue marker is this model and the grey line is the Kawasaki database average.
About 52% higher than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 84th percentile across Kawasaki models.
About 10% heavier than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 65th percentile across Kawasaki models.
Very close to the Kawasaki database average. Around the 64th percentile across Kawasaki models.
About 24% larger than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 72nd percentile across Kawasaki models.
Kawasaki database percentile rankings
Percentiles show where this motorcycle sits across the Kawasaki specifications database. They are descriptive database rankings, not performance ratings.
1,043 cc — larger displacement than about 84% of Kawasaki models.
228 kg — heavier than about 65% of Kawasaki models, or lighter than about 35%.
820 mm — taller than about 64% of Kawasaki models.
18.9 L — larger than about 72% of Kawasaki fuel tanks in this database.
Dimensions compared with Kawasaki average
Each measurement is compared with the average value across Kawasaki models where that dimension is available.
2,106
2,122
Close to average.
790
833
5% below average.
1,229
1,175
5% above average.
1,445
1,441
Close to average.
820
801
Close to average.
Mechanical overview
Additional useful specifications
| Front tire size | 120/70-ZR17 |
|---|---|
| Rear tire size | 190/55-ZR17 |
| Bore/stroke ratio | 1.38:1 (Oversquare) |
Engine specifications
| Engine type | In-line four, four-stroke |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 1,043 cc (63.64 cu in) |
| Bore × stroke | 77.0 x 56 mm (3.0 x 2.2 inches) |
| Compression ratio | 11.8:1 |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 |
| Cooling system | Liquid |
| Fuel system | Carburettor. DFI with four 38mm Keihin throttle bodies, oval sub-throttles |
| Fuel control | Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) |
| Ignition | TCBI with digital advance |
| Starter | Electric |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Gearbox | 6-speed |
|---|---|
| Final drive | Chain (final drive) |
Chassis and suspension
| Frame | Aluminum |
|---|---|
| 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 | 24.5° |
| Trail | 102 mm (4.0 inches) |
Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes | Double disc |
|---|---|
| Rear brakes | Single disc |
| Front tire | 120/70-ZR17 |
| Rear tire | 190/55-ZR17 |
Dimensions and weight
| Wet weight | 228 kg (502.7 lb) |
|---|---|
| Seat height | 820 mm (32.3 inches) |
| Overall length | 2,106 mm (82.9 inches) |
| Overall width | 790 mm (31.1 inches) |
| Overall height | 1,229 mm (48.4 inches) |
| Wheelbase | 1,445 mm (56.9 inches) |
Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity | 18.93 L (5.00 US gal) |
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Other specifications
| Color options | Ebony, Candy Fire Red/Ebony |
|---|---|
| Factory warranty | 12 Months |
| Price as new | US$ 10999. MSRP depends on country, taxes, accessories, etc. |
Disclaimer: Specifications may vary by market, trim, production date and optional equipment, and scraped or historical data can contain errors. Comparison and percentile values are calculated from Kawasaki models in this specifications database. Always double-check important specifications against the motorcycle owner’s/service manual and official Kawasaki information before relying on them. Visit the official Kawasaki website.