2017 Kawasaki Ninja® 1000 ABS

2017 Kawasaki Ninja® 1000 ABS

THE KAWASAKI DIFFERENCE

Modern aggressive styling with sharp and edgy lines makes it unmistakably Ninja®. The ultimate sport tourer infused with superbike technology makes it the Ninja 1000 ABS motorcycle. From the daily urban commute to back roads and 2-up touring, the Ninja 1000 ABS offers open-class thrills, everyday comfort and enhanced touring performance.

Features may include:

• New front and side fairings with harder, sharper and edgier lines provide modern styling and improved wind protection

• New chin spoilers similar to those on the Ninja H2  and Ninja   ZX  -10R models strengthen the resemblance

• New front and rear turn signals are more integrated, contributing to the modern updated sportbike image

• New dual LED headlights are lower profile and feature low and high beams that offer excellent brightness

Take on the streets with legendary Ninja® performance.

• Smooth, powerful inline 4-cylinder, 1,043cc engine

• Ample torque for easy take-off builds quickly with powerful acceleration

• Assist and Slipper clutch offers light clutch pull and minimizes rear wheel chatter caused by downshifting

• Aluminum twin tube frame is highly rigid and features a high degree of mass centralization ensuring a balance of sharp turning and firm handling

• Horizontal monoshock with stepless rebound damping and remote spring preload adjusts to suit riding conditions and rider preference

• Revised shock settings and linkage ratio offer suppler suspension action for improved bump absorption and firmer cushioning

• 41mm inverted cartridge fork with stepless compression and rebound damping plus adjustable spring preload

• New IMU enabled Kawasaki Intelligent anti-lock Brake System (KIBS) is a supersport-grade high-precision multi-sensing ABS brake assistance system

• New rear brake pads for increased response. ABS rear brake features a single 250mm petal-type rotor with single-piston caliper

• ABS front brakes feature dual 300mm petal-type rotors with radial mount 4-piston monobloc calipers

• New 5–position clutch lever can be adjusted to suit the size of the rider's hands based on rider preference?

• New wider seat for the rider provides greater support and comfort while the longer, more thickly padded passenger seat helps prevent the passenger from sliding forward, providing enhanced comfort

• New ergonomically sculpted passenger grips are easy to hold and naturally positioned?

• Adaptable, relaxed upright riding position is comfortable and optimized to accommodate a full range of riding situations

• New mirrors are positioned 20mm farther outward and have a greater range of movement, offering easier adjustability

• New digital display meter adds a gear position indicator, shift up indicator lamp and needle, LCD screen negative display, air temperature gauge as well as indicators for the IMU and KIBS

• New clean-mount side case system allows KQR™ side cases* to be attached and removed easily for added convenience

• New DC power outlet (knock out) in dash area enables the addition of a DC power outlet to power