2012 Kawasaki Ninja® 1000

2012 Kawasaki Ninja® 1000 pictures, prices, information, and specifications.
Model Type
Sport
MSRP
$11,199
Warranty
12
Insurance
Finance
Generic Type (Primary)
Sport
Manufacturer Country
Japan
Introduction Year
2011
Parent Company
Kawasaki
Display Name
Ninja(R) 1000
Year
2012
Make
Kawasaki
Engine Type
Horizontal In-line
Cylinders
4
Engine Stroke
4-Stroke
Cooling
Liquid
Valves
16
Valves Per Cylinder
4
Valve Configuration
DOHC
Bore (mm/in)
77 / 3.03
Stroke (mm/in)
56 / 2.2
Displacement (cc/ci)
1043 / 63.6
Compression Ratio
11.8:1
Starter
Electric
Fuel Type
Gas
Carburetion Brand
Keihin
Fuel Injector
Yes
Fuel Injector Size (mm)
38
Carburetor
No
Carburetion Type
Fuel Injected
Transmission Type
Manual
Number Of Speeds
6
Primary Drive (Rear Wheel)
Chain
Reverse
No
Wheels Composition
Aluminum
Tube / Tubeless
Tubeless
Front Tire Width
120
Front Tire Aspect Ratio
70
Front Tire Speed Rating
Z
Front Wheel Diameter
17
Rear Tire Width
190
Rear Tire Aspect Ratio
50
Rear Tire Speed Rating
Z
Rear Wheel Diameter
17
Front Tire (Full Spec)
120/70 ZR17
Rear Tire (Full Spec)
190/50 ZR17
Front Brake Type
Dual Hydraulic Disc
Front Brake Diameter (in/mm)
11.8 / 300
Rear Brake Type
Hydraulic Disc
Rear Brake Diameter (in/mm)
9.8 / 250
Front Suspension Type
Inverted Fork
Front Suspension Size (in/mm)
1.6 / 41
Front Travel (in/mm)
4.7 / 119.4
Front Adjustable Fork Pre-Load
Yes
Front Adjustable Rebound Damping
Yes
Front Central Suspension Strut
No
Rear Suspension Type
Twin Sided Swing Arm
Rear Travel (in/mm)
5.4 / 137.2
Rear Adjustable Shock / Spring Pre-Load
Yes
Rear Adjustable Rebound Damping
Yes
Number Rear Shock Absorbers
1
Rear Suspension Material
Aluminum
Air Adjustable
No
Steering Control
Handlebar
Length (ft)
6.91
Width (in/mm)
31.1 / 789.9
Height (in/mm)
48.4 / 1229.4
Wheelbase (in/mm)
56.9 / 1445.3
Length (ft/ft)
6
Length (ft/in)
10.9
Wet Weight (lbs/kg)
502.7 / 228
Fuel Capacity (gal/l)
5 / 18.9
Performance
Standard
Seat Type
Two-Piece
Adjustable
No
Seat Material
Vinyl
Seat Location
Driver and Passenger
Folding
No
Seat Height (in/mm)
32.3 / 820.4
Number Of Seats
2
Detachable Passenger Seat
Standard
Grab Rail or Strap
Standard
Frame
Aluminum
Body Material
Plastic
Hand Grips
Standard
Foot Peg Location
Driver and Passenger
Adjustable
No
Chain Guard
Yes
Drive Shaft Guard
No
Fork Guards
No
Saddle Bag Guard
No
Belt Guard
No
Hand Guards
No
Brush Guard
No
Heel Guards
No
Light Guard
No
Exterior Covers
Standard
Front Fender
Standard
Rear Fender
Standard
Top Crown
Standard
Stand Type
Kick
Lower Fairing
Standard
Spoiler
Standard
Handlebars
Standard
Upper Fairing
Standard
License Plate
Standard
Digital Instrumentation
Standard
Clock
Standard
Tachometer
Standard
Trip Odometer
Standard
Lap Timer
Standard
Speedometer
Standard
Temperature Warning Type
Light
Fuel Level Warning Type
Gauge
Warranty (Months/Condition)
12 / Limited
Battery Warranty (Months)
0
Windshield Mounts
Standard
Paint
Standard
Folding
Yes
Windshield Lowers
No
Height Adjustable
Yes
Tinted
Yes
Height
Low
Underseat Storage
Standard
Lockable Storage
Standard
Headlight Mounts
Standard
Halogen Headlight (s)
Standard
Headlight (s)
Standard
Light Type
Halogen
Handlebar Lock
Standard
User Reviews
2 reviews
  • Best Street Oriented Sport Bike
    By  (I am an Owner) on Apr 29, 2015

    I have been riding supersport liter bikes for over 20 years. I recently sold my 2006 GSX-R1000 and picked up a gently used 2012 Ninja 1000. This, for me, is so much more fun of a motorcycle than any of my previous superbikes. I'm not a top speed guy although I do like to get up there some. I love ...

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  • 2012 Kawasaki ZX1000CG Ninja
    By  (I am an Owner) on Nov 22, 2014

    Two year review: For those riders looking for a sporty looking liter bike with big but user friendly power. Also makes an excellent light sport touring mount complete with sharp looking and matching hard luggage. With a slightly longer piston stroke this 1043 cc inline 4 produces big torque right ...

    at 9,500 rpm's. Horsepower is 130 @ 11,000 rpm's but peak HP is not what this purpose built, new from the ground up engine is, all about. With a broad spread of power beginning at 2,500 rpm and signing off at around 11,000 rpm you will not be constantly rowing through the gearbox to keep the engine on the boil. Put it in 3rd or 4th gear and you can ride the twisties all day with minimal stabbing at the shift lever. The suspension has preload, compression and rebound up front and preload and rebound out back. Just experiment with the settings or have a tuner dial it in for a comfortable day in the saddle. The rear brake is fairly useless but the Nissin master cylinder and Tokico 4 pot binders up front are strong and progressive w/o abs. ABS is an option. The stock clip ons put you in a bolt upright seating position that is easy to get used to. However, the seat is good for about one hour before monkey butt sets in and you must stop and walk around a bit. My Sargent aftermarket seat solves this problem. The stock mufflers are quiet at street legal speeds but should be scrapped for lighter and better sounding slip ons or a full Akrapovic system. The oem tires are Bridgestone battlax BT-016-190/50/17 rear and 120/70/17 fronts. Upgrading to 190/55/17 battlax S20 hypersports front and rear is advisable

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