Kawasaki Ninja Service Manual: Model Identification

Kawasaki Ninja Service Manual / General Information / Model Identification

ZX1000JB (US and CA Models) Left Side View

ZX1000JB (US and CA Models) Left Side View


ZX1000JB (US and CA Models) Right Side View

ZX1000JB (US and CA Models) Right Side View


ZX1000JB (EUR Models) Left Side View

ZX1000JB (EUR Models) Left Side View


ZX1000JB (EUR Models) Right Side View

ZX1000JB (EUR Models) Right Side View


ZX1000KB (US and CA Models) Left Side View

ZX1000KB (US and CA Models) Left Side View


ZX1000KB (US and CA Models) Right Side View

ZX1000KB (US and CA Models) Right Side View


ZX1000KB (EUR Models) Left Side View

ZX1000KB (EUR Models) Left Side View


ZX1000KB (EUR Models) Right Side View

ZX1000KB (EUR Models) Right Side View


Frame Number

Frame Number


Engine Number

Engine Number


Electrical Leads
A two-color lead is identified first by the primary color and then the stripe color. Unless instructed otherwise, electrical leads must be connected to those of the same color. Instrument Use ...

General Specifications
Specifications are subject to change without notice, and may not apply to every country. ...

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Swingarm Bearing, Sleeve Inspection
NOTICE Do not remove the bearings for inspection. Removal may damage them. Inspect the needle bearings [A] and ball bearing installed in the swingarm. The rollers and ball in a bearing normally wear very little, and wear is difficult to measure. Instead of measuring, visually inspec ...

Spark Plugs
The standard spark plug is shown in the table. The spark plugs should be replaced in accordance with the Periodic Maintenance Chart. Spark plug removal should be done only by a competent mechanic following the instructions in the Service Manual. Spark Plug A. Plug Gap ...

Camshaft Removal
Remove: Cylinder Head Cover (see Cylinder Head Cover Removal) Crankshaft Sensor Cover (see Crankshaft Sensor Removal in the Electrical System chapter) Using a wrench on the timing rotor bolt [A], turn the crankshaft clockwise until the line [B] (TDC mark for #1,4 pistons) on the timin ...