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{{ | {{Motorcycle | ||
|name = | |name = Kawasaki ZX-10R Ninja | ||
| | |photo=Kawasaki-ZX10R-04--4.jpg | ||
|aka = | |aka = | ||
|manufacturer = Kawasaki | |manufacturer = Kawasaki | ||
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|predecessor = | |predecessor = | ||
|successor = | |successor = | ||
|class = | |class =Sportbike | ||
|engine = Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder. | |engine = Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder. | ||
|bore_stroke = | |bore_stroke = | ||
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|ignition = TCBI with digital advance | |ignition = TCBI with digital advance | ||
|spark_plug = NGK, CR9EIA-9 | |spark_plug = NGK, CR9EIA-9 | ||
|battery = | |battery ={{battery|YUASA YT12B-BS}} `04-19<ref name="wps_street_2019">{{cite book|title=2019 Western Power Sports Catalog|publisher=[https://www.wps-inc.com/catalogs Western Power Sports]|date=2019}}</ref> | ||
|transmission = 6 Speed | |transmission = 6 Speed | ||
|frame = All-aluminum twin-tube backbone | |frame = All-aluminum twin-tube backbone | ||
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|dry_weight = 170 kg / 374.9 lbs | |dry_weight = 170 kg / 374.9 lbs | ||
|wet_weight = | |wet_weight = | ||
|fuel_capacity = 17 | |fuel_capacity = 17 Liters / 4.4 US gal | ||
|oil_capacity = | |oil_capacity = | ||
|recommended_oil=K-tech 10W-40 | |||
|fuel_consumption = | |fuel_consumption = | ||
|turning_radius = | |turning_radius = | ||
|related = | |related = | ||
|competition = | |competition = | ||
|final_drive={{chain|525}} `04-19<ref name="wps_street_2019">{{cite book|title=2019 Western Power Sports Catalog|publisher=[https://www.wps-inc.com/catalogs Western Power Sports]|date=2019}}</ref> | |||
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==Chassis== | ==Chassis== | ||
It came with a 120/70 ZR17 front [[tire]] and a 190/50 ZR17 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via 2x 300mm discs 4 piston calipers in the front and a Single 220 mm disc in the rear. The front suspension was a 43 mm inverted fork with top-out springs Compression damping - 16-way Rebound damping - 16-way Spring preload - Fully adjustable while the rear was equipped with a Bottom-Link Uni-Trak with gas-charged shock and top-out spring Compression damping - Stepless Rebound damping - Stepless Spring preload - Fully adjustable. The ZX-10R Ninja was fitted with a 17 | It came with a 120/70 ZR17 front [[tire]] and a 190/50 ZR17 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via 2x 300mm discs 4 piston calipers in the front and a Single 220 mm disc in the rear. The front suspension was a 43 mm inverted fork with top-out springs Compression damping - 16-way Rebound damping - 16-way Spring preload - Fully adjustable while the rear was equipped with a Bottom-Link Uni-Trak with gas-charged shock and top-out spring Compression damping - Stepless Rebound damping - Stepless Spring preload - Fully adjustable. The ZX-10R Ninja was fitted with a 17 Liters / 4.4 US gal fuel tank. The bike weighed just 170 kg / 374.9 lbs. The wheelbase was 1389 mm / 54.6 in long. | ||
== Photos == | == Photos == | ||
[[File:Kawasaki-ZX10R-04--4.jpg|600px|Kawasaki ZX-10R Ninja]] | [[File:Kawasaki-ZX10R-04--4.jpg|600px|Kawasaki ZX-10R Ninja]] | ||
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compact chassis that would offer superb handling and stability. The | compact chassis that would offer superb handling and stability. The | ||
combination of a short wheelbase with a long swingarm is a configuration | combination of a short wheelbase with a long swingarm is a configuration | ||
also seen on the Ninja ZX-RR. An all- | also seen on the Ninja ZX-RR. An all-aluminum frame with 600-class | ||
dimensions mated to a long and highly rigid gull swingarm gives the ZX-10R | dimensions mated to a long and highly rigid gull swingarm gives the ZX-10R | ||
category-leading handling performance on track and twisty roads. | category-leading handling performance on track and twisty roads. | ||
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During the press briefing, we watched a | During the press briefing, we watched a | ||
video of the | video of the aluminum frames being made by a mixture of hi-tech | ||
robotics and human hands; it is one beefy looking bit of kit. | robotics and human hands; it is one beefy looking bit of kit. | ||
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become, there is always a certain amount of muscle needed in the | become, there is always a certain amount of muscle needed in the | ||
turns with the extra weight, not so the ZX-10. Part of this was | turns with the extra weight, not so the ZX-10. Part of this was | ||
due to the | due to the tires and suspension modifications. | ||
For our test the bikes came shod with | For our test the bikes came shod with | ||
Dunlop 208 GP compounds as opposed to the purpose-built D218ZRs | Dunlop 208 GP compounds as opposed to the purpose-built D218ZRs | ||
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addition of shims. It also has a top out spring, as does the | addition of shims. It also has a top out spring, as does the | ||
front fork, and is attached to the swingarm by a lightweight | front fork, and is attached to the swingarm by a lightweight | ||
aluminum linkage. | |||
The swing arm itself is heavily braced and | The swing arm itself is heavily braced and | ||
extra long as is the norm these days. Built to be highly rigid, | extra long as is the norm these days. Built to be highly rigid, | ||
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!Fuel Capacity | !Fuel Capacity | ||
|17 | |17 Liters / 4.4 US gal | ||
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!Consumption Average | !Consumption Average | ||
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== External Links == | == External Links == | ||
* http://www.mcnews.com.au/Testing/Kawasaki/ZX-10R/Page1.htm | * http://www.mcnews.com.au/Testing/Kawasaki/ZX-10R/Page1.htm | ||
==References== | |||
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[[Category:Kawasaki motorcycles]] | [[Category:Kawasaki motorcycles]] | ||