Aluminum Backbone Frame

• The new frame uses 4 engine mounts, 3 of which are rigid, 1 of which (the upper rear crankcase mount) is rubber
• The frame’s 5-piece construction consists of steering stem, left and right main frames, and 2 cross pieces. The 2 main frame components have open C-shaped cross sections
• The frame is lightweight and highly rigid, and uses the engine as a stressed member for solid handling and optimum stability
• Rear sub-frame is a 3-piece aluminum die-casting assembly that’s light, strong and optimizes mass centralization
• Aluminum backbone frame is similar in concept to the Ninja ZX-10R’s, and helps make the bike narrow and easy to grip with the knees for maximum rider comfort and feedback
• Frame elements are tuned to transmit optimal engine feedback to the rider
• The sub-frame is an example of form and function combined, negating the need for side covers and allowing under-seat narrowness for a shorter reach to the ground
• Welds were eliminated wherever possible for simplicity and appearance; the frame beams and swingarm brackets are single die-cast pieces

Bodywork

• Supersport-style full-fairing bodywork gives the Ninja 1000 a distinctive, head-turning look, and also offers plenty of wind and weather protection for short-tour ability
• The fairing flares at the rear, keeping hot engine air from hitting the rider’s legs
• Slim and compact tail cowl moves mass physically and visually toward the front of the bike
• LED taillight features red LED bulbs and a red transparent lens
• The fairing’s slat-style leading edges direct wind around the bike, allowing the fairing to be narrower at the middle
• Slim rear fender gives the bike a light-looking rear end
• Windscreen has 3 available positions spanning approximately 20° and ranging from sporty to maximum wind protection; adjustment can be done by hand (no tools required) by depressing the release button below the instrument panel; windscreen adjustment should always be done with the bike stopped
• ZX-6R-spec front fender contributes to excellent aerodynamics and racy looks
• Windscreen is manually adjustable for optimum wind / weather protection
• Original design front turn signals are integrated into the fairing and are attached to the inside of the fairing with rubber mounts that minimize damage if the bike falls over

Brakes

• A radial-pump front brake master cylinder contributes to the superb control and feel offered by these high-end calipers
• The rear brake is a 1-piston, pin-slide caliper gripping a 250 mm petal-type disc; the caliper is mounted below the swingarm, and located by a torque rod
• 300 mm front petal-type brake discs are gripped by opposed 4-piston radial-mount calipers (caliper piston size is 4 x 30 mm)

Cool Air System

• Duct positioning – close to the rider – allows the intake howl to be heard and enjoyed
• Intake system routes cool air to the airbox via ducts in the fairing, minimizing performance loss due to heated intake air
• Airbox resonator reduces noise at low rpm and enhances intake sound at higher revs

DOHC, 16-valve, 1,043 cc Engine

• Bore and stroke dimensions of 77 x 56 mm offer an ideal balance of peak power and low- and mid-range flexibility
• Oval sub-throttles help keep the engine slim, and a slim midsection allows an ideal bike / rider interface for maximum comfort and control
• The engine’s relatively low crankshaft position allows a moderately long stroke without adding engine height
• Engine’s rev limiter comes into play “softly,” providing usable overrev character since power doesn’t drop off suddenly at high rpm
• Liquid-cooled inline-4 offers true open-class power from idle to redline, making it easy to harness for experts and novices alike
• 38 mm Keihin throttle bodies cram the air / fuel mixture directly into combustion chambers via downdraft intakes for maximum power
• A secondary engine balancer, driven off a gear on the sixth web of the crankshaft, eliminates excess vibration and contributes to rider comfort

Exhaust System

• The exhaust system features a 4-into-2-pre-chamber-into-2 layout; silencer end-caps maintain the quad-style image
• Thanks to the under-engine pre-chamber, silencer volume is reduced, and silencer weight is low; exhaust system offers excellent mass centralization and contributes to a low center of gravity
• Main and pre-catalyzers ensure cleaner emissions

Fully Adjustable 41 mm Fork

• Ninja ZX-10R-style footpegs with knurled surfaces offer good grip, direct feel and control, and no-nonsense looks
• The Ninja 1000’s inverted fork is adjustable for compression damping, rebound damping and spring preload – and is protected from harm by a cool-looking shroud
• A thick urethane seat provides a high level of rider and passenger comfort
• The passenger footpeg brackets incorporate convenient luggage hooks
• Tapered-type grips, like those used on supersport models, offer a more direct feel
• Separate, raised handlebars contribute to the sporty, comfortable riding position; bar stays are mounted to the fork tube tops, which extend above the top clamp
• Settings are designed for both sporty performance and ride quality

Horizontal Back-link Rear Suspension

• The shock features stepless rebound damping and spring preload adjustability for a custom-tuned ride
• Linkage characteristics are the same as those of a standard Uni-Trak® system: Wheel movement versus shock stroke is the same ratio
• Visible from the outside, the horizontal monoshock contributes to the Ninja 1000’s ultra-sporty appearance
• All-new rear suspension design positions the shock unit and linkage above the swingarm where it’s less exposed to exhaust heat and contributes to mass centralization

Instrumentation

• Hazard switch located on left bar pod
• Functions include speedometer, tachometer, fuel gauge, odometer, clock, dual trip meters and warning lamps
• Sporty instrument panel features a large analog tachometer and multi-function LCD screen; it’s a design based on the ZX-6R’s unit, but which features original graphics and coloring

Key Features

• Lightweight aluminum frame is narrow and tuned to transmit optimal feedback to the rider
• Fully adjustable inverted front fork has settings designed for sporty performance and ride quality
• Radial-mounted front brake calipers combine with the radial-pump front brake master cylinder to offer superb control and feel
• Larger fuel capacity offers substantial range
• Relaxed, upright riding position contributes to all-day comfort
• Sleek, supersport styling gives the Ninja® 1000 a distinctive look
• 1,043 cc inline-4 with DFI® offers serious torque
• Placement of horizontal back-link rear suspension contributes to mass centralization
• Windscreen is adjustable to 3 positions, allowing for optimum wind and weather protection

Large Volume Fuel Tank

• Steel construction facilitates use of magnetic tank bag
• 5 gal. (19 l) fuel tank offers substantial range
• Tank shape (flared edges and a trim shape at the back) allows riders to easily grip tank with their knees

Slim-type Fuel Pump

• Fuel tank design and slim-type fuel pump minimizes dead volume inside the tank; fuel capacity is 4 gal.
• Slim-type fuel pump features an integral fuel gauge