Kawasaki Ninja 1000 ABS
Kawasaki Ninja 1000 ABS
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Triumph Speed Triple 1200 RS
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Kawasaki Ninja 1000 ABS vs Triumph Speed Triple 1200 RS Comparison

Overview: Ninja 1000 ABS vs Speed Triple 1200 RS

Key Features

Start Option Electric Electric
Displacement 1043 cc 1160 cc
Maximum Power 140 hp 177 hp

User Ratings & Review Comparison

4.75/5
20 reviews
4.83/5
6 reviews
User Review Comparison
  • A dream come true

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    Zaffir Mar 20, 2024 for Kawasaki Ninja 1000 ABS
  • Punchy engine, sporty performance

    I saw the Triumph Speed Triple 1200 RS for the first time in a magazine and fell in love with its futuristic design. The glossy pages of the...

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From The Experts

Things we like

Switchable traction control 

Ergonomics are user-friendly

Anti-lock braking system

 

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Things we don't like

Not the fastest 1000cc

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Engine & Performance

Displacement 1043 cc 1160 cc
Maximum Power 140 hp 177 hp
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres) 19.0 L 15.5 L
Maximum Torque 111 Nm 125 Nm
Cooling System Liquid Cooled Liquid Cooled
Bore X Stroke 77 mm x 56 mm 90.0 mm x 60.8 mm
Compression Ratio 11.8:1 13.2:1
Lubrication System Forced Lubrication, Wet Sump --
No. Of Strokes 4-Stroke 4-Stroke
Drive Type Chain Drive Chain Drive
No. Of Cylinder 4 3
Clutch Type Wet, Multi-Plate Wet, Multi-Plate
Valves Per Cylinder 4 --
Valve Configuration DOHC DOHC
Exhaust Pipes Dual Exhuast 3 Into 1 Exhaust
Engine Type In-Line Four Cylinder, 4-Stroke, Liquid-Cooled In-line 3-Cylinder, 12 Valve, Liquid-Cooled, DOHC Engine
RPM at Maximum Torque 7300 rpm 9000 rpm
RPM at Maximum Power 10000 rpm 10750 rpm
Injection Type -- Fuel Injection
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Dimension

Category Super Sport Super Sport
Height 1170 mm 1089 mm
Kerb Weight 231 kg --
Length 2105 mm --
Width 790 mm 792 mm
Seat Height 820 mm 830 mm
Wheel Base 1445 mm 1445 mm
Ground Clearance 135 mm --
Seating Capacity 2 1
Dry Weight -- 198 kg
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Fuel & Ignition

Ignition System Digital --
Start Option Electric Electric
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Fuel Supply System Fuel Injection EFI

Gear & Transmission

Gear Box 6-Speed 6-Speed
Transmission Type Manual Manual

Wheels & Tyres

Tyre Type Runflat Radial, Tubeless
Rear Tyre 190/50 ZR17 190/60 R17
Front Wheel Size R17 R17
Front Tyre 120/70 ZR17 120/70 ZRR17
Rear Wheel Size R17 R17

Electrical

Battery Voltage 12 V 12 V

Chassis & Suspension

Front Suspension Inverted Fork USD Fork
Rear Suspension Back Link Mono Shock

Safety & Security

ABS Yes Yes
Pass Switch Yes Yes
Shutter Lock No No
Engine Check Warning Yes Yes
Back Rest No No
Wheel Lock Front/back No No
Leg Guards No No
Launch Control No No
Riding Modes Sport Sport Sport, Road Sport, Road
Side Reflectors -- Yes
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Console

Odometer Digital Digital Digital Digital
Fuel Gauge Digital Digital Digital Digital
Oil Change Indicator Yes --
Tachometer Yes Yes
Navigator No --
Speedometer Digital Digital Digital Digital
Side Stand Indicator No --
Display Screen Yes Yes
Tripmeter Yes Yes
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Differentiating Features

Height Adjustable Seats No No
Cruise Control No --

Chassis & Suspension

Body Frame Type Twin Tube Twin Tube Aluminium twin spar frame Aluminium twin spar frame
Body Frame Material Alloy Alloy Alloy Alloy
Side Wings Yes Yes
Seat Type Dual Stepped Dual Stepped Single Seat Single Seat

Electrical

Indicator Light Yes Yes
Adjustable Headlights Yes Yes
Head Lamp Xenon Xenon LED LED
Tail Lamp LED LED LED LED

Brake

Rear Brake Disc Disc Disc Disc
Front Brake Dual Disc Dual Disc Dual Disc Dual Disc

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