Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R: A complete Review

Introduction

Talking about the most topnotch, powerful, track oriented bike of Kawasaki is Ninja ZX10R is a beast of a bike. It is packed with 4 cylinders, Liquid cooled, 4-strokes, 998cc in-line engine that produces 200.01 BHP, 6 speed transmission with a weight of 203kg (approx.). Every kid has the dream to buy and own it.

Production

It is first launched in 2004 to present. There are lot of generations of it between this time period.

Colours

There are 2 colours:

Features

It comes with bunch of features such as 330 mm & 5 mm thickness Dual Disc semi-floating  of Brembo on front wheel, Dual channel ABS, Integrated Winglets, all LED headlamps, LED tail lamp, LED indicator lamp, 4.3" all-digital TFT colour instrument that also packs with new features that are unavailable on previous version, Light-Handling Chassis (Aluminium Twin-spar Frame / Aluminium Swingarm), 43mm Showa Balance free front fork, integrated Riding Modes: Sport, Road, Rain, Rider (Manual), Electronic Cruise Control: Kawasaki’s cruise control system allows a desired speed to be maintained with the simple press of a button, Horizontal Back-link Rear Suspension with Showa BFRC lite (Balance Free Rear Cushion) and finally next-generation ninja styling:

Aerodynamic Riding Position

Updated handlebar and footpeg positions contribute to a more aggressive, circuit-focused riding position, while a new seat design helps riders minimize drag when tucked behind the windshield going down the straight.

Kawasaki River Mark

In recognition of its achievement in the Superbike World Championship, special permission to use the River Mark on the Ninja ZX-10R was granted. This is its first use on a non-supercharged mass-production model.

Smartphone Connectivity

A Bluetooth chip built into the instrument panel enables riders to connect to their motorcycle wirelessly. Using the smartphone application “RIDEOLOGY THE APP,” a number of instrument functions can be accessed, contributing to an enhanced motorcycling experience.

Close-ratio Transmission

The Ninja ZX-10R’s gear ratios were idealised for circuit riding. A larger rear sprocket (39T >> 41T) and shorter ratios for 1st, 2nd and 3rd gears offer strong low-mid range acceleration for quicker corner exits, as well as quicker off-the-line acceleration for strong launches on the circuit.

Extra Specs

BORE AND STROKE: 76.0 x 55.0 mm

COMPRESSION RATIO: 13.0:1

VALVE SYSTEM: DOHC, 16 valves

FUEL SYSTEM: Fuel injection: ø47 mm x 4 with dual injection

FUEL TYPE / MINIMUM OCTANE RATING: Unleaded petrol/RON95 Plus

IGNITION: Digital

STARTING: Electric

LUBRICATION: Forced lubrication, wet sump with air-cooled oil cooler

TRANSMISSION: 6-speed, return

MAXIMUM POWER: 149.3 kW {203 PS} / 13,200 rpm

MAXIMUM POWER WITH RAM AIR: 156.8 kW {213 PS} / 13,200 rpm

MAXIMUM TORQUE: 114.9 N·m {11.7 kgƒ·m} / 11,400 rpm

FRAME TYPE: Twin spar, cast aluminium

RAKE / TRAIL: 25° / 105 mm

TYRE - FRONT: 120/70ZR17M/C (58W)

TYRE - REAR: 190/55ZR17M/C (75W)

WHEELBASE: 1,450 mm

GROUND CLEARANCE: 135 mm

SEAT HEIGHT: 835 mm

CURB MASS: 207 kg

FUEL CAPACITY:  17 litres

OVERALL DIMENSIONS (L X W X H): 2,085 x 750 x 1,185 mm

FRONT / WHEEL TRAVEL: ø43 mm inverted fork (BFF) with external compression chamber, compression and rebound damping and spring preload adjustability, and top-out springs / 120 mm

REAR / WHEEL TRAVEL: Horizontal Back-link, BFRC lite gas-charged shock with piggyback reservoir, compression and rebound damping and spring preload adjustability, and top-out spring / 115 mm

BRAKE - FRONT: Dual semi-floating ø330 mm Brembo discs

CALIPER - FRONT: Dual radial-mount, Brembo M50 monobloc, opposed 4-piston

BRAKE - REAR: Single ø220 mm disc

CALIPER - REAR: Single-bore pin-slide

It also has features in its instrument cluster such as klcm (kawasaki Launch control mode), wheelie control, slipper clutch,  five-level traction control, cornering ABS, KQS (Kawasaki quick shifter) that allows you to shift gears without holding the clutch for both upshift and downshift.

Pricing

the ex- showroom price - ₹ 16,30,941  

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