Kawasaki Ninja 1000
De Kawasaki Ninja 1000 werd in 2011 geïntroduceerd als een evolutie van de Z1000 op het gebied van sporttoerisme, waarbij een agressieve styling werd gecombineerd met comfort op lange afstanden en gebruiksgemak. Het onderging belangrijke updates in 2014 en opnieuw in 2017, met verbeterde elektronica, tractiecontrole en rijmodi, voordat het in 2020 werd omgedoopt tot de Ninja 1000SX met verdere verfijningen, waaronder cruisecontrol en bijgewerkte vering. Hij staat bekend om zijn balans tussen sportieve prestaties en toercapaciteiten, waardoor hij een van de meest veelzijdige allrounders in zijn klasse is.
142 hp
Kracht
111 Nm
Koppel
235 kg
Gewicht
225 km/h
Topsnelheid
6.0–7.5 L/100km (typical real-world average)
Brandstof
Beeldig
Lichaam
Wat kopers moeten weten
Watch the Throttle Bodies
Some owners report throttle body synchronization issues causing rough idle or surging at low speeds. A simple dealer sync service typically resolves this and should be checked on used models.
Strong Resale Value
The Ninja 1000 holds its value exceptionally well compared to competitors, often retaining 70-80% of its value after two years. Its versatile sport-touring appeal keeps demand consistently high.
Excellent Long-Term Reliability
Kawasaki's inline-four engine is well-proven and routinely surpasses 50,000 miles with proper maintenance. Valve clearance checks at the recommended 15,000-mile interval are the most critical service item to verify.
Generaties en specificaties per jaar
Debuutgeneratie; inline-four van 1043 cc, trellis-frame, ABS optioneel, introductie van agressieve sport-touring-styling.
Herziene ergonomie, vernieuwde styling, verbeterde windbescherming, tractiecontrole toegevoegd, herziene afstelling van de vering.
Nieuw frame, herziene motorafstelling, bijgewerkte elektronica met IMU, ABS in bochten, nieuwe carrosseriestyling.
Omgedoopt tot Ninja 1000SX; bijgewerkt TFT-scherm, verbeterde elektronicasuite, herziene bagagebeugels, Euro5-conformiteit.
Beoordeling van gebruikte kopers
"The thinking rider's fast bike — boring in the best way."
$6,500-$10,500 usedThe Ninja 1000 is one of the smartest used buys in the sport-touring segment, full stop. You're getting a genuinely fast inline-four wrapped in practical bodywork with enough wind protection to survive a motorway slog without arriving destroyed. The 1043cc engine pulls cleanly from low revs and absolutely screams past 8,000rpm — it never feels like it's working hard, which makes long days effortless rather than exhausting. Suspension is adjustable and competent, though not outright plush. Buy between 2014 and 2019 and you're getting traction control, ABS, and multiple riding modes for sensible money. Watch for neglected chains, dodgy rear tire wear from riders who only use the middle third, and check the quickshifter actually works on later models. These bikes typically see relaxed touring miles rather than track abuse, so condition is usually decent. Service intervals are reasonable and parts availability is strong. Nothing exotic breaks, nothing exotic costs a fortune.
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