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. ...

Other materials:

Rocker Arm Installation
Install the both rocker arms [A] so that their marks [B] face left side. Replace the tie-rod nut, rear shock absorber nut and rocker arm nut with new ones. Apply grease to the inside of the oil seals. Tighten: Torque - Rocker Arm Nut: 34 N·m (3.5 kgf·m, 25 ft·lb) Tie-Rod ...

Piston Ring, Piston Ring Groove Wear Inspection
Check for uneven groove wear by inspecting the ring seating. The rings should fit perfectly parallel to groove surfaces. If not, replace the piston and all the piston rings. With the piston rings in their grooves, make several measurements with a thickness gauge [A] to determine pisto ...

Thermostat Removal
Remove: Fuel Tank (see Fuel Tank Removal in the Fuel System (DFI) chapter) Air Cleaner Housing (see Air Cleaner Housing Removal in the Fuel System (DFI) chapter) Throttle Body Assy (see Throttle Body Assy Removal in the Fuel System (DFI) chapter) Throttle Body Assy Holder Clamp [A] ...