Kawasaki ZX-10R Ninja Limited Edition

Kawasaki ZX-10R Ninja Limited Edition
Manufacturer	Kawasaki
Production	50 Units Germany
Class	Sportbike
Engine	Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder.
Compression ratio	12.7:1
Top Speed	292.0 km/h
Ignition	TCBI with digital advance and Kawasaki Ignition Management System (KIMS)
Transmission	6 Speed
Frame	Backbone/Twin-tube, aluminum (Pressed/die-cast composite structure)
Suspension	Front: 43mm inverted fork with DLC coating, adjustable rebound and compression damping, spring preload adjustability and top-out springs Rear: Bottom-Link Uni-Trak® with top-out spring, stepless, dual-range (high/low-speed) compression damping, stepless rebound damping, fully adjustable spring preload
Brakes	Front: 2x 310mm discs 4 piston calipers Rear: Single 220 mm disc 1 piston caliper
Front Tire	120/70 ZR17
Rear Tire	190/55 ZR17
Wheelbase	1415 mm / 55.7 in
Seat Height	880 mm / 34.6 in
Weight	179 kg / 394.6 lbs (dry), 208 kg / 458.5 lbs (wet)
Recommended Oil	K-tech 10W-40
Fuel Capacity	17 Liters / 4.4 us GAL
Manuals	Service Manual

It could reach a top speed of 292.0 km/h.

Engine

The engine was a Liquid cooled cooled Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder.. The engine featured a 12.7:1 compression ratio.

Drive

Power was moderated via the Wet multi-disc, manual.

Chassis

It came with a 120/70 ZR17 front tire and a 190/55 ZR17 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via 2x 310mm discs 4 piston calipers in the front and a Single 220 mm disc 1 piston caliper in the rear. The front suspension was a 43mm inverted fork with DLC coating, adjustable rebound and compression damping, spring preload adjustability and top-out springs while the rear was equipped with a Bottom-Link Uni-Trak® with top-out spring, stepless, dual-range (high/low-speed) compression damping, stepless rebound damping, fully adjustable spring preload. The ZX-10R Ninja Limited Edition was fitted with a 17 Liters / 4.4 us GAL fuel tank. The bike weighed just 179 kg / 394.6 lbs. The wheelbase was 1415 mm / 55.7 in long.

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Overview

Kawasaki ZX-10R Limited Edition

Kawasaki Germany has introduced 50 limited edition of the 2009 Kawasaki ZX-10R in White for German market only. 2009 Kawasaki ZX-10R White Edition is just cosmetic. The engine is similar to the stock version, The Ninja is fitted with a white inner-Fenders, pillion seat cover, mini flashing front and rear, Akrapovic rear silencer in Carbon and a limited edition sticker with the serial number of the limited edition series. This is decorated with a high quality replacement white embroidery machine and gives it an even more sporty touch.

Four-Cylinder, DOHC 998 cc / 60.9 cu-incc Engine - Very compact, narrow and lightweight design - One-piece upper crankcase and cylinder casting saves weight and offers increased rigidity - Oil is routed through channels milled into the cases on various parts of the engine, eliminating oil lines and saving weight - Stacked triangular layout of crank axis, input shaft and output shaft reduces engine length and lowers the center of gravity - Lightweight crankshaft maintains the same inertial moment as heavier design but saves about two pounds - Low friction oil pump reduction ratio - Water pump uses the same type impeller as the ZX-14 with pump rpm optimized for less friction - Lightweight Denso radiator with tightly packed cores - Specially designed internal fins on the liquid-cooled, aluminum oil cooler for highefficiency heat dissipation Cylinder head - Intake ports, exhaust ports and combustion chambers designed for optimum flow efficiency and top-end power - Exhaust ports are narrower at the midpoint and larger at the opening to promote higher exhaust velocity - 24.5mm diameter exhaust valves - Lift profiles of the cam lobes are designed to deliver more power at high rpm and make it easier to tune the engine for racing Fuel Injection - Secondary fuel injectors improve top-end power output and power characteristics - Oval cross-sectioned throttle bodies allow more precise throttle control and response - Compact flat-type fuel pump takes up less fuel tank space Air intake - Ram air intake duct shaped for lower intake noise and higher intake efficiency - Larger airbox offers accessibility and ease of maintenance

KIMS Ignition - Kawasaki Ignition Management System (KIMS) helps curtail sudden spikes in engine speed, enhancing the rider’s control of power delivery - Designed not to interfere with the rider’s inputs, the complex ECU program remains passive, unless the change in engine speed exceeds the predicted response for the given parameters, the KIMS will not engage - Monitors engine speed, throttle position, vehicle speed, gear position, FI input data (feedback from intake air temperature, intake air pressure, engine temperature and O2 sensors), and rate of RPM change, then adjusts ignition timing to help regulate power delivery - Only possible to adjust the parameters with an accessory racing (circuit-use only) kit installed Exhaust system - Features a pre-chamber under the engine to reduce exhaust noise, and minimize silencer volume - Palladium catalyzer helps the ZX-10R to meet strict Euro-III exhaust emissions standards - Single orthogonal, titanium silencer, along with the pre-chamber, lowers the bike’s center of gravity and improves exhaust efficiency

Six-Speed Transmission - Gear ratios suit the power characteristics for ideal power delivery in the low and high-rpm ranges - Final reduction ratio of 17/41 intensifies the acceleration - Features an adjustable back-torque limiting clutch Chassis - Unique twin-spar frame features an optimized stiffness balance through a mixture of materials, shapes and thicknesses, which alleviate critical stress concentrations - Ribbing on the interior of the pivot plate where it joins the frame’s upper cross member slightly slows down the frame feedback for a more accurate feel - Swingarm pivot located to aid with the front-rear weight balance - Lightweight, two-piece, aluminum die-cast sub-frame is mounted to the frame’s upper cross member, so rear suspension feedback is transmitted more directly to the rider - Narrow sub-frame layout contributes to the compact and slim rear of the bike Swingarm - Pressed beam swingarm delivers a level of feel and feedback unobtainable with a cast swingarm - Swingarm features a top-mounted brace that contributes to the superb high-speed stability of the chassis Suspension - DLC (Diamond Like Carbon) fork tube coating on the fully adjustable 43mm inverted fork improves fork action with less friction, smoother action and better road holding - Bottom mounted springs completely submerged in oil for reduced frothing and improved damping performance, fork action and road-following ability - Fully adjustable shock features dual (low- and high-speed) compression damping, providing the fine-tuning needed for racing Race-quality steering damper - Adjustable Öhlins steering damper with relief valve and twin-tube design, developed specifically for the Ninja ZX-10R is fitted as standard equipment to ensure stable damping performance even under racing conditions Brakes - Tokico radial mount brake calipers fitted with dual pads for superb initial bite, increased control and a progressive feel - 5.5mm thick 310mm petal discs provide the heat dispersion needed to maintain brake feel and responsiveness during extended periods of heavy use - 220mm rear petal disc is gripped by a single-piston caliper Wheels - Squeeze-cast wheels offer more precise dimensions with less wall thickness and weight yet are stiffer than the gravity-cast units Ergonomics - Rear frame, tank and seat offer high levels of contact with the bike and provide the rider very accurate feedback regarding chassis performance and road surface - Flared fuel tank top makes it easier for riders to rest the inside of their arm on the tank when leaning into a turn - Narrow in the front and shorter, front to back, for a slimmer riding position, the seat offers a shorter reach to the pavement and excellent feedback from the chassis - A special rib on the end of throttle tube, under the rubber, improves grip and feel

Aerodynamic Bodywork - Top of the front cowl has a slight step at the front to reduce wind blast on the rider’s shoulders and generate a laminar flow around the rider’s helmet for less turbulence at higher speeds - Front fender aids cooling efficiency by directing air toward the radiator - Recess on the top of the fuel tank accommodates the helmet’s chin, so it’s easier to tuck in behind the windscreen - High mounting position of mirrors, with integrated turn signals, provides excellent rearward visibility and helps to minimize damage if the bike falls over - Flush-surface of the tail’s underside reduces turbulence at the rear of the bike and ensures laminar airflow around the seat - Larger rear inner fender keeps the bike cleaner and allows the mud flap to be smaller and less obtrusive, further improving aerodynamic qualities around the rear of the machine - The mirrors, license plate holder and rear turn signals are easily removable for track day prep - LED tail light makes the bike more visible to drivers and provides the final styling flourish to the evocative Ninja design

Advanced Electronic Instrumentation - Instrument cluster uses UV-blocking glass, so the LED displays are brighter and easier to read - Multifunction odometer, tripmeter, clock and lap timer/stopwatch

Make Model	Kawasaki Z-X10R Ninja Limited Edition
Year	2009
Production	50 Units Germany
Engine Type	Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder.
Displacement	998 cc / 60.9 cu-in
Bore X Stroke	76 x 55 mm
Compression	12.7:1
Cooling System	Liquid cooled
Induction	DFI with 43mm Keihin throttle bodies with oval sub-throttles, two injectors per cylinder
Lubrication	Forced lubrication, wet sump with oil cooler
Ignition	TCBI with digital advance and Kawasaki Ignition Management System (KIMS)
Starting	Electric
Max Power	138.3 kW / 188 hp @ 12500 rpm
Max Power With Ram Air	147.1 kW / 200 hp @ 12500 rpm
Max Torque	113 Nm / 11.5 kgf-m @ 8700 rpm
Clutch	Wet multi-disc, manual
Transmission	6 Speed
Final Drive	Sealed chain
Gear Ratio	1st 2.600 (39/15) 2nd 2.053 (39/19) 3rd 1.737 (33/19) 4th 1.550 (31/20) 5th 1.400 (28/20) 6th 1.304 (30/23)
Final Reduction Ratio	2.412 (41/17)
Frame	Backbone/Twin-tube, aluminum (Pressed/die-cast composite structure)
Front Suspension	43mm inverted fork with DLC coating, adjustable rebound and compression damping, spring preload adjustability and top-out springs
Front Wheel Travel	120 mm / 4.7 in
Rear Suspension	Bottom-Link Uni-Trak® with top-out spring, stepless, dual-range (high/low-speed) compression damping, stepless rebound damping, fully adjustable spring preload
Rear Wheel Travel	125 mm / 4.9 in
Front Brakes	2x 310mm discs 4 piston calipers
Rear Brakes	Single 220 mm disc 1 piston caliper
Front Tire	120/70 ZR17
Rear Tire	190/55 ZR17
Steering Angle	27°
Rake	25.5°
Trail	110 mm / 4.3 in
Dimensions	Length 2110 mm / 83 in Width 710 mm / 27.9 in Height 1135 mm / 44.6 in
Wheelbase	1415 mm / 55.7 in
Ground Clearance	125 mm / 4.9 in
Seat Height	880 mm / 34.6 in
Dry Weight	179 kg / 394.6 lbs
Wet Weight	208 kg / 458.5 lbs
Fuel Capacity	17 Liters / 4.4 us GAL
Standing ¼ Mile	10.5 sec
Top Speed	292.0 km/h

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