2011 Kawasaki Ninja 1000 Lands in America

[kevin_stevens]

If you can't get 40mpg out of a 1000cc motorcycle you've got issues.

I've gotten 40mpg out of a 1000+cc motorcycle no more than a handful of times in my life.

KeS

[Rabidsnipe]

I've gotten 40mpg out of a 1000+cc motorcycle no more than a handful of times in my life.

KeS

[garry]

I truly think Kwak is onto something here.  If it's around 500# dry, that thing's gonna kick some serious VFR ass.  

In a lot of ways, it's a Bandit 1200...only more modern.  

It's supposed to be 500 pounds wet. Well, maybe that's "curb weight". Does curb weight include fuel or ready to ride with an empty gas tank?

[motormike]

Wikipedia (for what it's worth, first response on Google search) said curb weight is fully wet (with fuel) and no passengers or cargo.

[McHack]

Hmmm,  it SEZ its comfortable...  but I wonder.

[sammyseaman]

You all can have your sit up and beg, shaft driven land barges. This is my kind of ST  

[Kidder]

You all can have your sit up and beg, shaft driven land barges. This is my kind of ST  

[Flyer]

I've been dreaming of replacing the ol' (8+ yrs.  ) ZZ-R12, but 'til now haven't found anything remotely interesting/practical/affordable/lustable by comparison.

  Needs a centre-stand option though...

[McHack]

You all can have your sit up and beg, shaft driven land barges. This is my kind of ST  

Hahaha...   I just wanna know one thing,  is it more comfortable than my SV650S...  

[roc66]

 ...............my god that's a nice bike.....

[swimmer]

I've gotten 40mpg out of a 1000+cc motorcycle no more than a handful of times in my life.

KeS

Like I said.

[jfurf]

You all can have your sit up and beg, shaft driven land barges. This is my kind of ST  

+1 on that. The ergos look pretty comparable to the VFR, Sprint and my SV1000. I've ridden all three and find that a slight forward lean is actually a good thing (for me, at least).

Anyway... this thing comes with fully adjustable usd forks, radial mounted brakes, petal-style rotors, an engine that delivers around 122 hp, hard luggage and heated grips.

WANT.  

[swimmer]

Would anyone that likes this motorcycle prefer that it came shaft driven?
Just curious.

[Rabidsnipe]

Would anyone that likes this motorcycle prefer that it came shaft driven?
Just curious.

And still be 502.7 lbs curb weight?  Absolutely!

But in reality, that would probably mean a bike that weighed another 40 lbs or so. And was another $1k-$2k.

[1KPerDay]

If you can't get 40mpg out of a 1000cc motorcycle you've got issues.

Kawasaki has issues. Reports I've read have varied between 31 and 35ish mpg for the latest Z1000.

Rider just got about 33-35 out of the C14 also.

MPG is going down.... down.... down.... 

[DogBoy]

Would anyone that likes this motorcycle prefer that it came shaft driven?
Just curious.

Nope. I like chains.

[K2D2]

 

[Lawn Dart]

Kawasaki has issues. Reports I've read have varied between 31 and 35ish mpg for the latest Z1000.

Rider just got about 33-35 out of the C14 also.

MPG is going down.... down.... down.... 

Heck, I can get my GS down to 19 mpg on the track.  Doesn't mean it will only get 19.  I average 37, two up, loaded with luggage.  43 solo, no luggage, and a personal best of 58 (!!!) with a nice tailwind.  

[swimmer]

Heck, I can get my GS down to 19 mpg on the track.  Doesn't mean it will only get 19.  I average 37, two up, loaded with luggage.  43 solo, no luggage, and a personal best of 58 (!!!) with a nice tailwind.  

+1
 Don't bitch about mpg when you are hammering through the twisties in 2nd gear on a motorcycle that makes 120hp.

[Dan K]

What he said:

 

+1
 Don't bitch about mpg when you are hammering through the twisties in 2nd gear on a motorcycle that makes 120hp.

30+ mpg when driving "flat out" (ever see that track day video?  I'll link to it..) can't be beat.

- Dan

LINK:  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b7iUKaPlBl8&feature=player_embedded#