At the heart of the 2012 Kawasaki Ninja 1000 sport motorcycle, Kawasaki relies on a 1043 cc (63.6 cu in) liquid-cooled in-line four, four-stroke powerplant. Internal engine geometry specifies a bore and stroke of 77.0 x 56.0 mm (3.0 x 2.2 inches) with a 11.8:1 compression ratio.
On the scales, the Ninja 1000 measures 228 kg (503 lbs) wet (curb). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 820 mm (32.3 in) seat height — resulting in a taller command-style riding posture suited to medium-to-tall inseams, combined with a 1,445 mm (56.9 in) wheelbase engineered for balanced agility and highway composure. The 18.93-liter (5 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints.
Within MotoLibrary's Kawasaki archive, this model family spans 4 indexed model years from 2011 to 2014, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.
Standover Height
820 mm (32.3 in)
Engine
Displacement1043.0 ccm (63.64 cubic inches)
Engine TypeIn-line four, four-stroke
Engine DetailsIn-line four, four-stroke
Compression11.8:1
Bore x Stroke77.0 x 56.0 mm (3.0 x 2.2 inches)
Valves/Cylinder4
Fuel SystemInjection. DFI with four 38mm Keihin throttle bodies, oval sub-throttles
Fuel ControlDouble Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)
IgnitionTCBI with digital advance
CoolingLiquid
Transmission
Gearbox6-speed
Final DriveChain (final drive)
DrivelineX-ring Chain
Performance
Exhaust4-into-2-pre-chamber-into-2 layout.
Chassis
Frame TypeAluminum backbone frame
Rake24.5°
Trail102 mm (4.0 inches)
Front Suspension41 mm inverted cartridge fork with stepless compression and rebound damping, adjustable spring preload / 4.7 in.
Rear SuspensionHorizontal monoshock with stepless rebound damping, adjustable spring preload / 5.4 in.
Wheelbase1445 mm (56.9 inches)
Wheels & Brakes
Front Tyre120/70-ZR17
Rear Tyre190/55-ZR17
Front BrakesDouble disc
Front Brake Ø300 mm (11.8 inches)
Rear BrakesSingle disc
Rear Brake Ø250 mm (9.8 inches)
Dimensions & Weight
Weight incl.228.0 kg (502.7 pounds)
Seat Height820 mm (32.3 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
Overall Height1229 mm (48.4 inches)
Overall Length2106 mm (82.9 inches)
Overall Width790 mm (31.1 inches)
Fuel Capacity18.93 litres (5.00 US gallons)
Other
StarterElectric
Color OptionsMetallic Spark Black/Metallic Flat Micron Gray, Candy Lime Green/Ebony
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Seat Height
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Fuel Capacity
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Brakes
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Suspension
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Transmission
Transmission and final drive affect maintenance, smoothness and everyday usability.
