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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Intake Air Temperature Sensor Resistance Inspection
Remove the intake air temperature sensor (see Intake Air Temperature Sensor Removal). Suspend the sensor [A] in a container of machine oil so that the heat-sensitive portion is submerged. Suspend a thermometer [B] with the heat-sensitive portion [C] located in almost the same depth with ...

Valve-to-Guide Clearance Measurement (Wobble Method)
If a small bore gauge is not available, inspect the valve guide wear by measuring the valve to valve guide clearance with the wobble method as indicated below. Insert a new valve [A] into the guide [B] and set a dial gauge against the stem perpendicular to it as close as possible to the cy ...

General Lubrication
Lubricate the points shown below, with either motor oil or regular grease, in accordance with the Periodic Maintenance Chart or whenever the vehicle has been operated under wet or rainy conditions. Before lubricating each part, clean off any rusty spots with rust remover and wipe off any g ...