2011 Ninja 1000

[salsashark]

Attn Honda, when you basterdized the VFR into that freak show that rotting away at dealers across the country, maybe you should have looked into doing something like this...

http://www.motorcycle-usa.com/3/8112...irst-Look.aspx

http://www.kawasaki.com/Products/Det...on.aspx?id=499

They’ve been a staple of the sporting motorcycle world for decades: sportbikes that blend top-shelf engine and handling performance with a high degree of comfort, practicality and devastating good looks. Kawasaki has built plenty over the years, from the original Ninja® 900R of the 1980s, to the ZX™-11 of the ’90s, and the ZZR®1200 of the ‘00s – standout performers that are also easy to live with, day in and day out.

Accessories are rumored to include factory hardbags and heated grips.



• MSRP $10,999
• 1,043cc inline-four with DFI® offers serious torque
• 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
• Placement of horizontal back-link rear suspension contributes to mass centralization
• Radial-mounted front brake calipers combine with the radial-pump front brake master cylinder to offer superb control and feel
• Sleek, supersport styling gives the Ninja® 1000 a distinctive look
• Relaxed, upright riding position contributes to all-day comfort
• Larger fuel capacity offers substantial range
• Windscreen is adjustable to three positions, allowing for optimum wind and weather protection

Engine Four-stroke, liquid-cooled, DOHC, four valves per cylinder, inline-four
Displacement 1,043cc
Bore x Stroke 77.0 x 56.0 mm
Compression Ratio 11.8:1
Fuel System DFI® with four 38mm Keihin throttle bodies, oval sub-throttles
Ignition TCBI with digital advance
Transmission Six-speed
Final Drive X-ring Chain
Rake/Trail 24.5deg / 4.0 in.
Front Tire Size 120/70 ZR17
Rear Tire Size 190/55 ZR17
Wheelbase 56.9 in.
Front Suspension / wheel travel 41 mm inverted cartridge fork with stepless compression and rebound damping, adjustable spring preload / 4.7 in.
Rear Suspension / wheel travel Horizontal monoshock with stepless rebound damping, adjustable spring preload / 5.4 in.
Front Brakes Dual 300mm petal-type rotors with radial-mount four-piston calipers
Rear Brakes Single 250mm petal-type rotor with single-piston caliper
Fuel Capacity 5.0 gal.
Seat Height 32.3 in.
Curb Weight 502.7 lbs.
Overall length 82.9 in.
Overall width 31.1 in.
Overall height 48.4 in.
Color Choices Ebony, Candy Fire Red / Ebony
Warranty 12 Months
Good Times™ Protection Plan 12, 24, 36, 48 months

[asp_125]

Those batwing pipes will be the first thing to go.

[salsashark]

hellz yeah

[Sean]

They must have a contract with aftermarket exhaust companies to put the ugliest stock exhausts on all motorcycles.

Intersting bike. I wonder if it's comfy?

[Nick_Ninja]

[asp_125]

Accessories are rumored to include factory hardbags and heated grips.

Hmmm... a little high speed touring me thinks.

[MetaLord 9]

Vedddddddy interesting... Good work Kawi!

[asp_125]

Hmm real handlebars, 3 position windscreen and the Z1000 motor. Looks like Kawi's answer to the VFR since the C14 is obviously aimed higher at the larger 'Wing and ST1300.

[salsashark]

Hmm real handlebars, 3 position windscreen and the Z1000 motor. Looks like Kawi's answer to the VFR since the C14 is obviously aimed higher at the larger 'Wing and ST1300.

I think Kawi's aiming directly at the disgruntled VFR 800 owners

[Aphrodite]

I may be sold on another Kawi again!! WooT! WooT!!

[Zach929rr]

Bike looks like it has down syndrome.

[asp_125]

I think Kawi's aiming directly at the disgruntled VFR 800 owners

What about the VFR 1200?

[salsashark]

What about the VFR 1200?

That's why they're disgruntled

[CaptGoodvibes]

Ahem, *cough cough* FZ1

[200sr20]

Ahem, *cough cough* FZ1

Werd!!

[ChrisCBX]

I likey the new Kawi's looks. If my ZX11 continues to have its age related issues, I may be looking for a new sport tourer.

[dirkterrell]

That's why they're disgruntled

Well, the VFR community is pretty diverse in terms of what they want. Remember that the VF/VFR series started as a full-on, designed-from-the-ground-up sport bike (1983/1986). Then it evolved into a dedicated sport-tourer in the 3rd generation model (1990).

Some of us, especially those of us who have been riding them from the start, would like to see a V4-powered sport bike in the 750-1000cc range. (And a 600c version, properly executed, would be a killer race bike. The V4's power delivery would really stand out from the I4's.)

Others would like to see a 1000cc version of the 5th/6th gen sport-touring package. Others really like the new 1200. Some think it all went downhill after the 4th generation (1994-19997), the last of the 750's. So, it's quite wrong to see the VFR community as monolithic in terms of what they want.

Personally, I wouldn't mind having one of the 1200's but the 800 serves my needs just fine. I would really like to ride one of the 1200's with the dual clutch transmission. Everyone pans it, except for the people who have actually ridden one, and those people have given it very good reviews. As with any new technology, there are the diehards who refuse to consider anything new but Honda is ahead of the technology curve with the new VFR, just as they were with the original Interceptor. Radically new things are always difficult for people to accept.

Dirk

[dirkterrell]

Some of us, especially those of us who have been riding them from the start, would like to see a V4-powered sport bike in the 750-1000cc range.

This:

[mtnairlover]

I wonder if it's comfy?

It's a Z1000 with plastics...um, the answer is yes.

Kawi is gonna make it very hard for me to continue to ride only my beloved 750....rawr...

[asp_125]

This:

OMG yes... yes YES!!!

[BC14]

Yes, I like this bike a lot.... right up my alley.

[BC14]

It's a Z1000 with plastics...um, the answer is yes.

Kawi is gonna make it very hard for me to continue to ride only my beloved 750....rawr...

Time for an upgrade

[ChrisCBX]

This:

I agree with Jeff. This bike would be MUCH more like something I'd be interested in. If only..............

I do like the look of the new red and black Ninja however.

[CaptGoodvibes]

This:

I need a napkin.