The New 2014 Kawasaki Ninja 1000 ABS

The New 2014 Kawasaki Ninja 1000 ABS - Do you like the speed and look of a sports car , but are set with the possibilities of tourism fed and started all limited? Kawasaki may be the answer with its 2014 Ninja 1000 ABS ( $ 11,999 ) . Designed with a long Castingsport on a shot from the tour, the sport is sport -tourer earn miles easier and more comfortable than ever before. In '14 the bike gets some improvements powertrain and traction control and easy to use removable suitcases are all in the Kawasaki Ninja 1000 ABS First Look section defines 2014.

Looks - as the Ninja is more or less the same except for a few things. The aesthetically biggest change is the move to a quiet brushed stainless steel gives the Ninja has covered more than premium. There are also new handrails passenger who work in unison with the ultra - smooth removable option Kawasaki ( $ 1,269.75 ) hard case. Cases with a simple and effective mechanism lock, so that they are carried out on the bike when you arrive at your destination. They are also lockable and coded ignition key . Other features include the reversal of the windscreen adjustable three channels ( without tools). We decided on the highest setting, but it is still too short for him to push the turbulent water and the driver. For some , the absence will deter a center stand , but we appreciate the extra ground clearance when the road starts , Zack .

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A new device screen was also installed. Furthermore, a large analog tachometer style of a next smallest rectangular liquid crystal display device , the bar type measuring tank , tachometer , various warning lights and an indicator of the received includes traction control mode and power . It also shows current and average mpg and distance to empty odometer. Another highlight is the ECO light when the engine is in the vicinity of the light reaching the maximum fuel economy. During our drive we reached 500 miles an average of 38.5 mpg on the highway with moderate to fast pace. This rule is an approximate range of 192 miles on the basis of the ability of the steel, the fuel cell 5 gallon container compliant bag .

Oddly missing a gear indicator . A temperature gauge was also a welcome addition . While we appreciate some of the additional features of the LCD screen is too small and narrow, with so much information makes it difficult to read while driving.

Engineers have spent time tweaking the 1043cc inline four- cylinder engine for a smoother and more torque spread and succeeded . This ninja can the widest range of power every four-cylinder bike that we recently installed . This helps to give the driver a lot of acceleration during its six-speed rolling almost any speed. In fact, the engine instantly turn power wheel so that you can literally leave in sixth gear as you accelerate away from a stop rolling, with just a quick slip of the clutch . Performance flattens up to 11,000 revolutions per minute to redline it as biased because of its melody motor road awaits .

If you ( the platform is based the Ninja 1000) no time spent at the top of the Z1000 or read our 2010 Kawasaki Z1000 First round you will , is connected without a doubt exciting induction roar of the engine , but the 2014 Kawasaki Ninja 1000 ABS is significantly silent. Engineers tried to insert some intake noise into the equation the last iteration for sports, but it's still too quiet. Unlike the bike is well balanced and silky smooth and vibration free , except in the upper third of the tachometer , but it's not annoying.

The rest of the drive train , including cable actuated clutch and transmission , good results. The clutch lever has a familiar and well weighted and experienced driver when the air is drawn , and its effect is perfectly progressive. It is complemented by a high quality transfer between your teeth meshing precision. Lever is also spot-on with the great sixth gear power around 4300 rpm at 60 mph . The only thing missing is a genuine racing style slipper clutch , but 99.9 % of the runners never miss if they are deliberately trying to pull the rear end of the bike during the delay with the ABS manual ( below) disables .

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The new Ninja 1000 similar sources is a version of traction control that is used on Kawasaki ZX -14R . Three modes are available , and it can also be disabled if desired. Level 1 and 2 maximize acceleration allows a degree of rotation of the wheel , while Level 3 has been designed to mitigate any spin say when driving on wet roads or loose gravel . A button on the switchgear on the left , the driver modes during the ride, but it can not be turned on at the bus stop . All three methods worked well, but it was hard to find a good book on one level , it is necessary that the pace is a little too wild to get on the road. For the most part , we felt comfortable with 2, because it seemed to prevail in accelerating force for those who have a heavy hand throttle on unfamiliar roads .

In addition to CT, the Ninja's engine has two power modes . When did the default to full power , but also provides a low-power mode. After selecting the lower setting reduces the power output at high engine speeds roomates help less experienced driver control . It also tarnishes the throttle slightly . In the application of lower configuration not feel very different than the full performance when you apply full throttle in the upper echelons of the speedometer . Overall this is a great feature , and make the ninja already invites easy ride for a wide range of drivers and road conditions .

Apart from the beautiful new shaped rocker , designed to accommodate a new optional hard disk luggage, the chassis is almost unchanged. He continues to use a reverse fork with 4.7 inches of travel . The front suspension also allows independent spring preload and rebound damping . Compression adjustment can also be attached to the bottom of the right fork leg . Kawasaki is horizontally mounted shock there , but roommate with a new controller style Ohlins makes adjusting the preload spring. It also offers rebound damping . The shock offers 5.4 inches of movement up and down .

In shares this Ninja has a slightly unbalanced feel . It is not only made it run slow is a tendency to wander has the easy road . By calling the preload on the rear as well as the slowdown in the fork and shock absorber settings makes a big difference in allowing the bike to turn better with less confidence. Delivered to the Ninja highway ride quality goods on the whole , however, on uneven surfaces, the suspension is not as much of a filter on the devastating consequences that we remember with Z1000 work. Although loaded with bags and a passenger , the Ninja may be under sprung for two spirited riding.

Chassis Perhaps the biggest change is the installation of a one-piece style in a piece of Tokico front calipers . You do not have to pinch a pair of petal brake discs 300mm diameter perforated style. The set-up is powered by hydraulic lines and a new rubber improving the ABS pump , the better monitors the fluid pressure for intervention more accurately anti-lock braking on slippery road with electricity. We are big fans of the network braking performance and appreciate the greater accuracy and greater transparency modulation of the ABS system . Although it is not designed to be turned off, a short rapid depletion is everything you need to turn off the system if desired. But do not worry , you get online is as simple as the cycle the ignition key.

After a two-day trip 500 - mile , the Ninja 1000 proved to be touring and easy to install to a very sporty . He has a lot of appointments in any diet up-and -go, help more electronics make it as sweet as wild desires of the rider. It also offers the same decent fuel economy while walking fast and has a very comfortable riding position and seat. Although he did not impress us with its handling, it will be difficult to pass if this Ninja looking for a competent and do- it-all sports tourer. This is The New 2014 Kawasaki Ninja 1000 ABS.

Specification of 2014 Kawasaki Ninja 1000 ABS :

Engine: 1043cc liquid-cooled, DOHC, 16 valve Inline Four
Bore x stroke: 77.0 x 56.0mm
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: Chain
Rake / Trail: 24.5 degrees / 4 in.
Front Tire: 120/70 ZR17
Rear Tire: 190/50 ZR17
Front Suspension: Showa 41mm inverted fork, adjustable for compression, rebound and preload, 4.7 inches travel
Rear Suspension: Horizontal linkage Showa monoshock, adjustable for rebound and preload, 5.4 inches travel
Front Brakes: Dual 300mm petal-type rotors with radial-mount four-piston Tokico calipers
Rear Brake: Single 250mm petal-type rotor with single-piston caliper
Seat Height: 32.3 inches
Wheelbase: 56.9 inches
Curb Weight: 502.7 pounds
Fuel Capacity: 5 gallon
Color choices: Ebony, Candy Fire Red / Ebony
MSRP: $11,999
Warranty: 12 Months