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RACE BRED + STREET CRED
First, Kawasaki engineers created the ultimate, no-compromise superbike race machine, then they reverse engineered its DNA so that mere mortals could use it on the street. Never has there been a road-legal sports bike like this.
A highly communicative motorcycle, the ZX-10R delivers the type of two-way dialog between rider and machine that professional racers crave when competing at the highest levels. This highly evolved feedback makes the chassis extremely responsive to rider input - straight out of the box.
FEATURES AND BENEFITS
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Maximum Rider Feedback
The stiffness balance of Kawasaki’s unique backbone twin-tube frame has been further optimised and contributes to the superb rider feedback. This was achieved by reshaping the frame’s pressed parts and replacing concave pieces with convex pieces. Not really noticeable to the naked eye, the changes alleviate stress concentrations and enable a superb 2 way dialogue between rider and machine. | |
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Race Ready Performance
To optimise the 10R’s performance for the track, the new engine has been tuned for even greater high-rpm performance without reducing the engine’s impressive low and mid-range torque. In addition, throttle response was improved by installing secondary fuel injectors, using oval throttle bodies and reshaping the intake ports. These changes give the new engine a performance potential very similar to Kawasaki’s factory superbike racing machines, making it essentially a race-ready engine.
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Ignition Management System
The Ninja ZX-10R is equipped with an advanced ignition management system that monitors engine speed, throttle position, vehicle speed, gear position and feedback from intake air temperature, intake air pressure, engine temperature and oxygen sensors to adjust ignition timing where necessary to provide smooth, controlled power delivery. | |
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Exhaust System
The new exhaust system features a pre-chamber under the engine, which reduces exhaust noise, and helps minimise the volume of the single orthogonal titanium right-side silencer. Along with the pre-chamber, this design lowers the bike’s centre of gravity and centralises mass, contributing to the bike’s flickable handling. Exhaust efficiency is also improved, contributing to the increased power output of the new engine. | |
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Powerful Braking
Dual brake pads (instead of 4 individual pads) are used in the new Tokico radial mount calipers. While stopping performance is the same, the change to dual pads offers superb initial bite characteristics and increased control care of progressive feel after the initial bite.
New 310 mm front petal brake discs are bigger and thinner than the previous ZX-10R. This change efficiently disperses heat resulting in more consistent and responsive operation during extended periods of hard use. A Radial action front master cylinder delivers impressive stopping performance and feel. | |
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High Quality Steering Damper
An adjustable öhlins steering damper with relief valve and twin-tube design is fitted as standard equipment. The second tube, which acts like a reservoir tank, and the damper internals, ensure stable damping performance even under racing conditions. (Even if the damping fluid in the cylinder gets hot it will not froth.) This race-quality unit was developed in collaboration with öhlins specially for the Ninja ZX-10R. The damper unit has an integral clamp so that piston motion is not hindered. | |
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Uni Trak Rear Suspension
Improvements to the Uni-Trak rear suspension include a new mounting location for the linkage. The fully adjustable shock now features dual (low and high-speed) compression damping, enabling the fine-tuning needed for circuit riding. Ride feel is improved, and feedback and traction control are what riders expect of a competition-ready machine.
The new system operates so well that even with the low-speed compression damping backed off, there is no “springy” feel, and road-following ability is excellent. | |
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Front Fork
The 43 mm inverted fork is fully adjustable and features bottom mounted springs. Mounting the springs at the bottom completely submerges them in oil, reducing frothing for improved damping performance, fork action and roadfollowing ability.
DLC (Diamond Like Carbon) fork tube coating is also featured on the new 10R. Not only does this high-tech low-friction coating improve fork action, it improves friction control: the initial part of the stroke is slowed, smoothing action for stable braking; once compressed, the reduced friction allows the stroke to move quickly for superb road holding.
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Aerodynamics / Ergonomics
A slight step on the front cowl reduces windblast on the rider’s shoulders while maintaining a small frontal area. Small fairing sides reduce the influence side winds have on the machine. The rear frame, tank and seat were all redesigned to offer the rider increased contact with the bike. These improved ergonomics give the rider very accurate feedback regarding chassis performance and road surface. The new fuel tank is even more flared around its top, giving the bike a more elegant form. In practical terms the design makes it easier for a rider to rest the inside of their arm on the tank when leaning into a corner for increased feedback. | |
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Sensational New Looks
In 2010, the Ninja ZX-10R receives a bold, sensational new look thanks to factory inspired, race oriented graphics on the Lime bike while the Ebony bike receives gold colour coded forks and wheels. The result is maximum visual impact both on the road and race track.
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| ENGINE |
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| Type |
Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke In-Line Four |
| Displacement |
998 cm3 |
| Bore and Stroke |
76.0 x 55.0 mm |
| Compression ratio |
12.9:1 |
| Valve system |
DOHC, 16 valves |
| Fuel system |
Fuel injection: ø 43 mm x 4 (Keihin) with oval sub-throttles, dual injection |
| Ignition |
Digital |
| Starting |
Electric |
| Lubrication |
Forced lubrication, wet sump with oil cooler |
| Transmission |
6-speed, return |
| Final drive |
Sealed Chain |
| Primary reduction ratio |
1.611 (87/54) |
| Gear ratios: |
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1st |
2.600 (39/15) |
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2nd |
2.053 (39/19) |
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3rd |
1.737 (33/19) |
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4th |
1.550 (31/20) |
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5th |
1.400 (28/20) |
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6th |
1.304 (30/23) |
| Final reduction ratio |
2.412 (41/17) |
| Clutch |
Wet multi-disc, manual |
| Frame Type |
Backbone/Twin-tube, aluminium (Pressed/die-cast composite structure) |
| Wheel travel: |
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front |
120 mm |
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rear |
125 mm |
| Tyre: |
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front |
120/70ZR17M/C (58W) |
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rear |
190/55ZR17M/C (75W) |
| Caster (rake) |
25.5° |
| Trail |
110 mm |
| Steering angle (left/right) |
27° / 27° |
| SUSPENSIONS (left/right) |
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Front: |
43 mm inverted fork with DLC coating, rebound and compression damping, spring preload adjustability and top-out springs |
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Rear: |
Bottom-Link Uni-Trak with gas-charged shock and top-out spring |
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Compression damping |
Stepless, dual-range (high/low-speed) |
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Rebound damping |
Stepless |
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Spring preload |
Fully adjustable |
| BRAKES |
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Front: |
Dual semi-floating 310 mm petal discs, 10-button aluminium rotor carrier |
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Calliper |
Dual radial-mount, opposed 4-(aluminium) piston |
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Type |
Single 220 mm petal disc |
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Calliper |
Single-bore pin-slide, aluminium piston |
| Overall length |
2,110 mm |
| Overall width |
710 mm |
| Overall height |
1,135 mm |
| Wheelbase |
1,415 mm |
| Ground clearance |
125 mm |
| Seat height |
830 mm |
| Dry weight |
179 kg |
| Fuel capacity |
17 litres |
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| The specifications mentioned here apply to and have been achieved by production models under standard operating conditions. We intend only to give a fair description of the vehicle and its performance capabilities but these specifications may not apply to every machine supplied for sale. Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Ltd. reserves the right to alter specifications without prior notice. Equipment illustrated and specifications may vary to meet individual markets. | |
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