2018 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R 2018


2018 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R specifications, pictures, reviews and rating

Kawasaki's profilation of this bike
No other supersport can claim the World Superbike Championship like the Ninja® ZX™-10R. The Ninja ZX-10R propelled Kawasaki rider, Tom Sykes, to overall championship podium finishes every year since 2012—securing a championship title in 2013—and delivered back-to-back championships for 2015 and 2016, this time with Jonathan Rea aboard.

General information
Model name Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R
Year model 2018
Type Sport
Price as newUS$ 15099. MSRP depends on country, taxes, accessories, etc.
Rating 3.8  Check out the detailed rating of racing track capabilities, engine performance, accident risk, etc. Compare with any other bike.
Engine and transmission
Engine size 998.0 ccm (60.90 cubic inches)
Type of engine In-line four, four-stroke
Effect 200.0 HP (146.0 kW)) @ 13000 RPM
Torque 113.5 Nm (11.6 kgf-m or 83.7 ft.lbs) @ 11600 RPM
Compression 13.0:1
Bore x stroke 76.0 x 55.0 mm (3.0 x 2.2 inches)
Valves per cylinder 4
Fuel system Injection. DFI® with 47mm Mikuni throttle bodies (4) with oval sub-throttles, two injectors per cylinder
Fuel control Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)
Ignition TCBI with digital advance and Sport-Kawasaki Traction Control (S-KTRC)
Lubrication system Forced lubrication, wet sump with oil cooler
Cooling system Liquid
Gearbox 6-speed
Transmission type Chain (final drive)
Clutch Wet multi-disc, manual
Driveline Sealed chain
Fuel consumption 5.90 litres/100 km (16.9 km/l or 39.87 mpg)
Greenhouse gases 136.9 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission)
Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels
Frame type Twin spar, cast aluminium
Rake (fork angle) 27.0°
Trail 107 mm (4.2 inches)
Front suspension 43mm inverted Balance Free Fork, adjustable stepless rebound and compression damping, spring preload adjustability
Front wheel travel 119 mm (4.7 inches)
Rear suspension Horizontal Back-link with gas-charged shock and top-out spring. Compression damping
Rear wheel travel 140 mm (5.5 inches)
Front tire 120/70-ZR17
Rear tire 190/55-ZR17
Front brakes Double disc. Floating discs. Optional ABS.
Diameter 310 mm (12.2 inches)
Rear brakes Single disc. Optional ABS.
Diameter 220 mm (8.7 inches)
Physical measures and capacities
Weight incl. oil, gas, etc 206.0 kg (454.2 pounds)
Seat height 835 mm (32.9 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
Overall height 1145 mm (45.1 inches)
Overall length 2090 mm (82.3 inches)
Overall width 740 mm (29.1 inches)
Ground clearance 145 mm (5.7 inches)
Wheelbase 1440 mm (56.7 inches)
Fuel capacity 17.00 litres (4.49 US gallons)
Other specifications
Color options Metallic Matte Fusion Silver/Metallic Flat Spark Black
Starter Electric
Comments 154,4 kW (210 PS) at 13.000 with RAM air. Small windscreen. Kawasaki Launch Control Mode (KLCM), Kawasaki Intelligent anti-lock Brake System (KIBS), Kawasaki Sport Traction Control (S-KTRC), Kawasaki Engine Braking Control, Kawasaki Quick Shifter (KQS) (upshift only), Kawasaki Corner Management Function (KCMF).
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