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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Air Switching Valve (Service Code 64)
Air Switching Valve Removal/Installation Refer to the Air Switching Valve Removal/Installation in the Engine Top End chapter. Air Switching Valve Inspection Refer to the Air Switching Valve Unit Test in the Electrical System chapter. If the air switching valve [A] is normal, check ...

Damping Force Adjustment ( ZX1000JC/KC)
To adjust the damping force, turn the damping adjuster [A] until you feel a click. The standard adjuster setting is the 18th click from the 1st of the fully clockwise position. If the damping feels too soft or too stiff, adjust it in accordance with the following table. Damping Force Adj ...

Drive Chain Slack Inspection
NOTE Check the slack with the motorcycle setting on its sidestand. Clean the chain if it is dirty, and lubricate it if it appears dry. Check the wheel alignment (see Wheel Alignment Inspection). Rotate the rear wheel to find the position where the chain is tightest. Measure the ver ...