Wednesday, May 8, 2013

Kawasaki Ninja 1000

Kawasaki Ninja 1000 

The most striking change from the new Ninja 1000 looks on the fairing. The design is fused, from headlights to shut down the engine, which combined with the vent. While the models Z1000, fairing own lights, then under a separate tank with a closed crankcase. Or more precisely, the model is somewhat half-naked.

So is the gas tank. Although the model is almost the same, but the muatnya 19 liters, 4 liters more of the Z1000. With that much tank capacity can travel a distance of 300 km, even when the test 250 miles - because the fuel consumption of 7.5 liters per 100 km. More efficient than his brother who is 9 liters per 100 km.

In fact, the capacity remains the same 1043 cc, liquid cooled, DOHC, 4-cylinder inline power and have 133HP at 9600 rpm with torque of 110 Nm at 7800 rpm. Including fuel systems still use a 38 mm Keihin carburetor.

Only, minus the rear sprocket 4 teeth in order for the engine power can be obtained at low rpm (revolutions under fierce). Coupled with a smooth open gas cap, fuel economy is very helpful.

Ninja 1000 which has a weight of 231 kg of this was slim because the knee can be fastened to the fairing. Overall, the bike feels very nimble and small. Support the rider seat design for long-distance touring. Moreover, the rate freeze system is equipped with ABS, so petrified when braking suddenly.

Instrument panel was taken from the model ZX-6R and very helpful for touring trips. Especially with the addition of a computer is a nice touch as a touring bike. Ninja 1000 priced at Rp148 million.