Whenever you see the symbols shown below, heed their instructions! Always follow safe operating and maintenance practices.
DANGER
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NOTICE
NOTICE is used to address practices not related to personal injury.
NOTE
NOTE indicates information that may help or guide you in the operation or service of the vehicle.
| WARNING Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain vehicle components contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. |
NOTICE
THIS PRODUCT HAS BEEN MANUFACTURED FOR USE IN A REASONABLE AND PRUDENT MANNER BY A QUALIFIED OPERATOR AND AS A VEHICLE ONLY.
FOREWORD
Congratulations on your purchase of a new Kawasaki motorcycle. Your new motorcycle is the product of Kawasaki’s advanced engineering, exhaustive testing, and continuous striving for superior reliability, safety and performance.
Please read this Owner’s Manual carefully before riding so that you will be thoroughly familiar with the proper operation of your motorcycle’s controls, its features, capabilities, and limitations. This manual offers many safe riding tips, but its purpose is not to provide instruction in all the techniques and skills required to ride a motorcycle safely. Kawasaki strongly recommends that all operators of this vehicle enroll in a motorcycle rider training program to attain awareness of the mental and physical requirements necessary for safe motorcycle operation.
To ensure a long, trouble-free life for your motorcycle, give it the proper care and maintenance described in this manual. For those who would like more detailed information on their Kawasaki Motorcycle, a Service Manual is available for purchase from any authorized Kawasaki motorcycle dealer. The Service Manual contains detailed disassembly and maintenance information. Those who plan to do their own work should, of course, be competent mechanics and possess the special tools described in the Service Manual.
Keep this Owner’s Manual aboard your motorcycle at all times so that you can refer to it whenever you need information.
This manual should be considered a permanent part of the motorcycle and should remain with the motorcycle when it is sold.
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This publication includes the latest information available at the time of printing.
However, there may be minor differences between the actual product and illustrations and text in this manual.
All products are subject to change without prior notice or obligation.
KAWASAKI HEAVY INDUSTRIES, LTD.
Motorcycle & Engine Company
PERFORMANCE
Minimum Turning Radius 3.4 m (134 in.)
DIMENSIONS
Overall Length 2 075 mm (81.7 in.)
Overall Width 715 mm (28.1 in.)
Overall Height 1 115 mm (43.9 in.)
Wheelbase 1 425 mm (56.1 in.)
Road Clearance 135 mm (5.3 in.)
Curb Mass (ZX1000J) 198 kg (437 lb)
(ZX1000K) 201 kg (443 lb)
ENGINE
Type DOHC, 4-cylinder, 4-stroke, liquid-cooled
Displacement 998 cm³ (60.9 cu in.)
Bore × Stroke 76.0 × 55.0 mm (3.0 × 2.2 in.)
Compression Ratio 13.0:1
Starting System Electric starter
Cylinder Numbering Method Left to right, 1-2-3-4
Firing Order 1-2-4-3
Fuel System FI (Fuel Injection)
Ignition System Battery and coil (transistorized ignition)
Ignition Timing (Electronically advanced) 10° BTDC @1 100 r/min (rpm) ∼ 42.5° BTDC @10 500 r/min (rpm)
Spark Plugs NGK CR9EIA-9
Lubrication System Forced lubrication (wet sump)
Engine Oil:
Type API SG, SH, SJ, SL or SM with JASO MA, MA1 or MA2
Viscosity SAE 10W-40
Capacity 3.7 L (3.9 US qt)
Coolant Capacity 2.6 L (2.7 US qt)
TRANSMISSION
Transmission Type 6-speed, constant mesh, return shift
Clutch Type Wet, multi disc
Driving System Chain drive
Primary Reduction Ratio 1.681 (79/47)
Final Reduction Ratio 2.294 (39/17)
Overall Drive Ratio 5.197 @Top gear
Gear Ratio:
1st 2.600 (39/15)
2nd 2.053 (39/19)
3rd 1.737 (33/19)
4th 1.571 (33/21)
5th 1.444 (26/18)
6th 1.348 (31/23)
FRAME
Castor 25°
Trail 107 mm (4.2 in.)
Tire Size:
Front 120/70ZR17 M/C (58W)
Rear 190/55ZR17 M/C (75W)
Rim Size:
Front J17M/C × MT3.50
Rear J17M/C × MT6.00
Fuel Tank Capacity 17 L (4.5 US gal)
ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT
Battery (ZX1000J) 12 V 6 Ah
(ZX1000K) 12 V 8.6 Ah
Headlight:
High beam 12 V 55 W + 55 W
Low beam 12 V 55 W
Tail/Brake Light LED
Even if one of LED (Light Emitting Diode) tail/brake lights does not go on, consult with an authorized Kawasaki dealer.
Specifications are subject to change without notice.
Kawasaki Ninja Owners Manual
Serial number locationsImmobilizer Amplifier Replacement
Remove the upper fairing assembly (see Upper Fairing
Assembly Removal in the Frame chapter).
Disconnect the connector [A].
Pull out the immobilizer amplifier [B] together with the rubber
protector [C] from the air intake duct [D].
ECU Replacement
Refer to the ECU Removal/Instal ...
Rear Shock Absorber Installation
Replace the rear shock absorber nuts and tie-rod nuts
with new ones.
Tighten:
Torque - Rear Shock Absorber Nuts: 34 N·m (3.5 kgf·m, 25
ft·lb)
Tie-Rod Nuts: 34 N·m (3.5 kgf·m, 25 ft·lb)
When installing the rear shock absorber bracket [A], install
it so that the recess side [B] ...
Flap and Rear Fender Rear Removal
Remove:
Front and Rear Seat (see Front/Rear Seat Removal)
Seat Covers (see Seat Cover Removal)
Vehicle-down Sensor Connector [A]
Screws [B]
Clear the seat lock cable [C] from the seat lock unit [D].
Take off the seat lock unit and the bracket.
Remove:
Bolts [A] (Both Sides ...