Kawasaki Ninja Owners Manual: How to ride the motorcycle

Break-in

The first 1 600 km (1 000 mi) that the motorcycle is ridden is designated as the break-in period. If the motorcycle is not used carefully during this period, you may very well end up with a “b ...

Starting the Engine

Check that the engine stop switch is in the position. A. Engine Stop Switch B. Starter Button Turn the ignition key to “ON”. Make sure the transmission is in neutral. A. Neut ...

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Rear Sprocket Removal
Remove the rear wheel (see Rear Wheel Removal in the Wheels/Tires chapter). NOTICE Do not lay the wheel on the ground with the disc facing down. This can damage or warp the disc. Place blocks under the wheel so that the disc does not touch the ground. Remove: Rear Sprocket Nu ...

Exploded View
7. US, CA and CAL Models 8. Immobilizer System Equipped Models 9. ZX1000JD/KD AD: Apply adhesive. L: Apply a non-permanent locking agent. R: Replacement Parts 13. Other than US, CA and CAL Models CL: Apply cable lubricant. EO: Apply engine oil. G: Apply grease. L: Apply a ...

Meter Unit Circuit (ZX1000J Model)
1. Ignition Switch 2. Joint Connector F 3. Stop Watch Button 4. Oil Pressure Switch 5. Crankshaft Sensor 6. Water Temperature Sensor 7. Gear Position Switch 8. Intake Air Temperature Sensor 9. ESD ECU (ZX1000JD/KD) 10. ECU 11. Rear Wheel Rotation Sensor 12. Engine Ground 13. Battery ...