Built around Kawasaki's sport motorcycle platform, the 2018 Kawasaki Ninja 1000 ABS features a 1043 cc (63.6 cu in) liquid-cooled in-line four, four-stroke configuration. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 200 HP (146 kW) at 13,000 rpm while maximum torque reaches 113.5 Nm (83.7 lb-ft) at 11,600 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 6-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 191.8 HP per liter and a 1,400 rpm working window between peak torque (11,600 rpm) and peak power (13,000 rpm), the engine character is placing it firmly in high-revving supersport territory where top-end breathing dominates.
On the scales, the Ninja 1000 ABS measures 234.1 kg (516 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.85 HP/kg (1.17 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 815 mm (32.1 in) seat height — offering a neutral standover height that accommodates most average-inseam riders without sacrificing cornering clearance, combined with a 1,440 mm (56.7 in) wheelbase engineered for balanced agility and highway composure. The 17-liter (4.5 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints.
Within MotoLibrary's Kawasaki archive, this model family spans 9 indexed model years from 2012 to 2020, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.
Specific Output
191.8 HP/L
Power-to-Weight
0.85 HP/kg (1.17 kg/HP)
Power Band Window
11,600–13,000 rpm
Standover Height
815 mm (32.1 in)
Engine
Displacement1043.0 ccm (63.64 cubic inches)
Engine TypeIn-line four, four-stroke
Engine DetailsIn-line four, four-stroke
Power200.0 HP (146.0 kW)) @ 13000 RPM
Torque113.5 Nm (11.6 kgf-m or 83.7 ft.lbs) @ 11600 RPM
Seat Height815 mm (32.1 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
Overall Height1186 mm (46.7 inches)
Overall Length2101 mm (82.7 inches)
Overall Width790 mm (31.1 inches)
Fuel Capacity17.00 litres (4.49 US gallons)
Other
StarterElectric
Color OptionsMetallic Spark Black/Metallic Graphite Gray, Metallic Matte Fusion Silver/Metallic Flat Spark Black
Warranty12 Month Limited Warranty
Notes
Small windscreen. Kawasaki Traction Control (KTRC), Kawasaki Intelligent anti-lock Brake System (KIBS), Power Mode, Kawasaki Corner Management Function (KCMF.
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Fuel Capacity
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Brakes
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Suspension
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Transmission
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