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2012 Kawasaki Ninja (2012)
It’s gotta be ugly competing against the ZX™-14 year after year. When it arrived on the big-bore sportbike stage in 2006, the big Ninja® blew everyone’s minds – owners, journalists and competitors – with its incredible thrust, sport-tourer comfort, agile handling and aerodynamic full-coverage bodywork. Continuous refinement has kept the 14 a step ahead of the competition, all while filling enthusiasts’ face shields with wild, ear-to-ear grins. New for 2012 • Massively more powerful 1,441cc inline-four engine features a 4mm longer stroke, reworked cylinder head assembly, polished ports and lighter, stronger pistons for more power across the rev range • KTRC traction-control system features three different modes for varying conditions and is controlled by a handy switch assembly on the left handlebar • All-new slipper clutch assembly controls rear-wheel torque effects while braking and downshifting • All-new exhaust system features tapered and reshaped head pipes and an all-new muffler assembly for low noise and emissions • Redesigned aluminum monocoque frame is narrow, strong and rigid • All-new swingarm assembly is longer and features strengthening gussets to cope with the engine’s newfound power • Transmission gears are more durable thanks to new temperature and surface treatments • All-new bodywork package builds upon the slick aesthetic image of the previous machine, includes a rear seat cowl and adds better air management to the mix for improved rider and passenger comfort • All-new 10-spoke wheels are more than 3 pounds lighter in total than the previous machine’s units; this reduces unsprung weight, which aids handling and maneuverability • New disc material and pads improve the 14R’s radial-mount braking system • Revised suspension settings front and rear add wheel control and compliance to an already plush ride • Higher overall finish quality than before, including hidden bodywork fasteners New 1,441cc Four-Cylinder Liquid-Cooled DOHC Engine • Longer-stroke design, revised (and ported) cylinder heads, lighter pistons, higher compression and more radical camshafts provide more torque and power throughout the rev range • Piston jet system sprays a continuous stream of cooling lubrication to the underside of each piston for cooler running temperatures, more constant power production and better durability • Stronger cam chain and tensioning system offers a higher degree of durability at stratospheric rpm levels • Crankshaft main journals are 2mm thicker (now 40mm) for added durability • More durable temperature and surface treatments allow the transmission gears to better harness the new engine’s prodigious power production • Chrome composite-plated aluminum cylinder bores are lightweight, durable, and quickly carry heat away from the combustion chamber and piston for supreme durability at high power outputs • Newly designed engine is compact and narrow, which allows the rest of the machine to be smaller, lighter and more nimble • Low mechanical noise via special piston profile and urethane insulation sheet on the inside of the magnesium chain cover Revised High-Flow Exhaust System • All-new header assembly has tapered-diameter pipes for optimal power production and power delivery characteristics • Newly designed mufflers offer lower noise emissions and, due to the dual catalyzers, are cleaner than before • Airflow into the exhaust from the large secondary air ports in the cylinder head and head cover, plus a third honeycomb catalyzer in the collector, help meet strict Euro III emissions standards • Internal silencer construction minimizes impact of emissions regulations while maintaining impressive top-end power Gear-Driven Dual Engine Balancers • Revised balance weights keep the newly dimensioned engine (more stroke) in ideal balance, resulting in improved comfort for riders and passengers • Already in perfect primary balance, the 14R’s engine design features dual secondary balancers that virtually eliminate unwanted vibrations for extremely smooth operation and reduced rider fatigue Ram Air Induction • Central ram air duct in the newly shaped fairing draws cooler, higher-pressure air from the face of the fairing and efficiently guides it through the larger and more efficient air cleaner and into the reworked engine for maximum power output Digital Fuel Injection • New throttle body assembly featuring 44mm throttle bodies is fitted with ISC valve and sub-throttle valves controlled by the ECU.2016-11-18 04:37:55Bartlesville, Oklahoma, United States277,499.00 -
2014 Kawasaki Ninja (2014)
This is a brand new bike. Its never been sold, never been started, never had gas in it, and never had a battery in it. We are a certified Kawasaki dealership. The Kawasaki Ninja® 650 is one of those rare sportbikes that wears a lot of hats.2016-11-19 04:39:10Bartlesville, Oklahoma, United States06,100.00
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