Editing Kawasaki ZX1000D

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|spark_plug      = {{sparkplug|CR9EIA-9}} '04-07

|battery          = {{battery|YT12B-BS}} '04-07

The Kawasaki Ninja launched and then revolutionized the Super Sportbike category. Now the 2006 ZX-10R super finesses that. The last major incarnation in 2004 hit new stride in "urbanizing" the racetrack breed, integrating street comfort and roadriding ergonomics. This latest champ returns to its racy roots all the more, though. It's an engineer's sophistication rather than a commuter's concession. You'll find these serious performance touches throughout. Such as the (finally) 18-position Ohlins steering damper to handle shake on a steering head moved forward 15mm along with 4mm added to the new aluminum swingarm to shift the weight bias rearward. Kawasaki hails this as delivering better traction. It all still rides on a wheelbase under 55". The frame is now altered to diecast with added rigid engine mounts to stiffen the bike overall. A crankshaft raised 20mm improves side-to-side transitions with a higher balance point. Then there's the smoother shifting in the 6 speed transmission sporting a revised slipper clutch. Intake valves have been reduced by 1mm to work with improved pistons, cylinder heads and injectors. These mechanical improvements are complemented with attention to the aerodynamics which affect styling, as well. Added width to the front fairing now houses a larger [[ram air]]-duct inhaling into a new airbox. This changed formfactor alters the look with smaller dual projector headlights, too. Unshrouded, heat-dissipating [[catalytic converter]]s in stainless steel tubing are routed beneath the engine leading to all titanium exhausts tucked into dual undertail mufflers. Yet, there's still some room for stowage under your seat. The widened tail section is reported to add stabilizing aerodynamics in concert with the forward design, both now smartly integrating the turn signals. All this power and handling is controlled by four-piston, radial-mount, 300mm petal disc brakes in the front and a single 220mm petal disc in the rear. It's all delivered to Dunlop Qualifier rubber on the asphalt and a taller rear 55-section, 190mm rear tire for larger contact patch in leans. You're sitting atop suspension of 43mm inverted cartridge fork, adjustable preload, compression and rebound damping to feel and absorb the fast, nimble action. Performance prowess is shown and monitored by the onboard instrumentation gauge cluster: analog tachometer; digital speedometer; built-in lap timer; and an adjustable shift light. You've got your choice of three striking color schemes: Lime Green, Pearl Solar Yellow or Ebony Black. Racy, indeed.