2011 Kawasaki Ninja 1000, Financing Available!! - Ideal Performance from an Open-Class Sportbike They ve been a staple of the sporting motorcycle world for decades: sportbikes that blend top-shelf engine and handling performance with a high degree of comfort, practicality and devastating good looks. Kawasaki has built plenty over the years, from the original Ninja 900R of the 1980's, to the ZX-11 of the 90's, and the ZZR1200 of the '00's standout performers that are also easy to live with, day in and day out.