How much does a Ninja 1000 cost?
$12,599
Kawasaki Ninja 1000/MSRP
The base-model Ninja 1000 is available at a starting MSRP of $12,199 and the SX version rolls in at $12,399.
How fast is a Ninja 1000 SX?
152.8 mph
Kawasaki Ninja 1000
| Manufacturer | Kawasaki Motorcycle & Engine Company |
|---|---|
| Top speed | 152.8 mph (245.9 km/h) |
| Power | 103 kW (138 bhp) @ 9,600 rpm (claimed) 93.3 kW (125.1 hp) @ 9,000 rpm(rear wheel) |
| Torque | 98.54 N⋅m (72.68 lb⋅ft)(rear wheel) @ 8,800 rpm |
| Transmission | 6-speed constant mesh |
How fast is a 1000cc motorcycle?
The fastest 1000cc motorcycles are normally limited to 188 mph by their rev limiter, which protects the vehicle’s engine by restricting its maximum speed. However, if these high-speed motorcycles are being ridden on a track, they can likely break 200 mph.
Is the new Ninja 1000 a “1050”?
Packing 1043cc, the newest Ninja 1000 to wear the coveted moniker since it was first coined in 1986 could justifiably be called a “1050.” Kawasaki concedes an in-house debate took place over whether to call it a 10-something-else (not necessarily a “1050”), but those who liked the neat-and-clean “1000” name won that argument.
Is the Ninja 1000 a sport tourer?
The Ninja 1000’s 501-pound wet weight, 56.9-inch wheelbase and sporty-but-not-extreme steering geometry (24.5 degrees of rake, 4.0-inches trail) are ideal for its mission. Handling is responsive without being twitchy, predictable without inducing boredom. Though not marketed as a sport tourer, the Ninja 1000 can be easily outfitted for the job.
What kind of brakes does the Ninja 1000 have?
As for the brakes, the Ninja 1000 has dual racing-spec 300mm petal-type rotors in the front that are squeezed by radially mounted calipers pressurized by a radial pump master cylinder. In back is another high-tech disc setup.
Why did Kawasaki change the model of the Ninja?
Also, because sorting the details involved in bringing a new bike to market takes from limited resources, Kawasaki says the Ninja got bumped to 2011.