Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R
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| Kawasaki ZX-10R | |
| Manufacturer: | Kawasaki |
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| Production: | 2004 - present |
| Predecessor: | ZX-9R |
| Class: | Sport bike |
| Engine: | 998cc, 4-stroke, 4-cylinder, liquid-cooled, DOHC, 4 valve cylinder head |
| Transmission: | 6-speed |
| Rake: | 24 degrees |
| Trail: | 4.0 inches |
| Wheelbase: | 54.7 inches |
| Seat Height: | 32.5 inches |
| Dry weight: | 386 pounds |
| Fuel capacity: | 4.5 gal |
| Related: | Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R |
| Similar: | Ducati 999 Honda CBR1000RR MV Agusta F4 1000 S Suzuki GSX-R1000 Yamaha YZF-R1 |
The Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R is Kawasaki's follow-up to the ZX-9R sport bike. It was originally released in 2004 with minor revisions in 2005, it combines ultra-narrow chassis, low weight, radial brakes, and strong engine make it a very competitive package for its Japanese rivals: Suzuki's GSX-R 1000, Honda's CBR1000RR and Yamaha Motor Company's R1. In 2004 and 2005 the ZX-10R won Best Superbike from Cycle World magazine and the Masterbike competition.
A complete overhaul to the ZX-10R in 2006 sees the most comprehensive round of changes since the bike was introduced. The 2006 model has a MSRP of $11,199 USD.
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[edit] Engine
Kawasaki engineers utilized a "stack" design for the extraordinarily compact, liquid-cooled, 998 cc inline four-cylinder engine. The crank axis, input shaft and output shaft of the "Ninja" ZX-10R engine are positioned in a triangular layout to reduce engine length, while the high-speed generator is placed behind the cylinder bank to reduce engine width. With a bore and stroke of 76 x 55 mm, the ZX-10R engine's one-piece cylinder and crankcase assembly reduces weight and increases rigidity. The double overhead cams are machined from chromoly steel billet for strength, four valves per cylinder improve high-rpm breathing, and the forged, lightweight pistons offer high heat resistance to further enhance the bike's power-to-weight ratio.
[edit] Cooling System
In addition to liquid cooling, the ZX-10R engine features a liquid-cooled oil cooler adjacent to the oil filter to reduce oil temperatures. "Slosh" analysis was also used to design the internal structure of the oil pan, thereby reducing windage losses and helping to maintain low oil temperatures. The radiator is provided by Denso and helps reduce weight.
[edit] Clutch
A multi-plate wet clutch with a back torque limiter transfers power to a six-speed, close-ratio transmission ideal for closed-course competition. The back-torque limiter automatically disengages the clutch under hard braking and deceleration to prevent rear wheel hop during corner entry, commonly known as "backing it in" (looks good when done correctly).
[edit] Wheels
A new six spoke wheel design is claimed to be almost as light as special purpose race wheels. And the rear tire size has been increased from 190/50 to 190/55 ZR17. the clutch used is clutch disc
[edit] 2008 Model
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The 2006 model is expected to carry over to the 2007 model year with only color scheme changes. The ZX-10R is expected to be refreshened for the 2008 model year. No information is currently available.
[edit] Specifications
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