The Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R gets a brand new engine, chassis and suspension components for 2011, making it one of the stars at the 2010 Intermot show.
The ZX-10R has a new curved body look, rather than edged surfaces, and uses a new engine which offers 200 hp in linear power delivery.
Other features for the ZX-10R in 2011 include Kawasaki traction control (S-KTRC), ABS, and an entirely remapped torque distribution system for to maximise cornering and track riding.
Power modes include low, middle and full, there is horizontal back-link rear suspension, Ohlins steering damper, an aluminium swingarm and fully redesigned lights which include LED and a changed front headlamp enabling a more compact nose.
After the jump you’ll find more from our huge gallery of the new Ninja ZX-10R as well as technical specs and official video.
For more on the features of the revamped Ninja, see the ZX-10R info pages.
2011 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R EngineFuel system: Fuel injection φ47 mm x 4 (Keihin) with oval sub-throttles, dual injectionIgnition: DigitalStarting: ElectricLubrication: Forced lubrication, wet sump with oil coolerEngine type: Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke In-Line FourDisplacement: 998 cm³Bore x stroke: 76.
0 x 55.
0 mmCompression ratio: 13.
0:1Valve/Induction system: DOHC, 16 valvesTransmission: Wet multi-disc clutch, manualPrimary reduction ratio: 1.
681 (79/47)Gear ratios: 1st 2.
600 (39/15), 2nd 2.
053 (39/19), 3rd 1.
737 (33/19), 4th 1.
571 (33/21), 5th 1.
444 (26/18), 6th 1.
348 (31/23)Final reduction ratio: 2.
294 (39/17)Transmission: 6-speed, returnFinal Drive: Sealed chain FrameFrame type: Twin spar, cast aluminiumRake/Trail: 25.
5°/ 110 mmWheel travel, front: 120 mmWheel travel, rear: 125 mmTyre, front: 120/70ZR17M/C (58W)Tyre, rear: 190/55ZR17M/C (75W)Steering angle, left / right: 27° / 27°SuspensionSuspension, front: 43 mm inverted fork with rebound and compression damping, spring preload adjustability and top-out springsSuspension, rear: Horizontal Back-link with gas-charged shock and top-out springCompression damping: Stepless, dual-range (high/low-speed)Rebound damping: SteplessSpring preload: Fully adjustableBrakesBrakes, front: Dual semi-floating 310 mm petal discs, 10-button aluminium rotor carrierCaliper: Dual radial-mount, opposed 4-(aluminium) pistonBrakes, rear Single 220 mm petal discCaliper: Single-bore pin-slide, aluminium pistonDimensionsDimensions (L x W x H): 2.
075 x 715 x 1.
115 mmGround Clearance: 135 mmWheelbase: 1,425 mmSeat height: 813 mmFuel capacity: 17 litresCurb Mass: 198 kg / 201 kg (ABS)PerformanceMaximum power: 147.
1kW {200.
1PS} / 13,000 rpmMaximum torque: 114.
3 Nm {11.
7kgf•m} / 11,500 rpmMaximum power with RAM Air: TBC
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