Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R: review, history, specs

Class: sport

Production: 2004+

Models
Kawasaki ZX-10R (ZX1000C) 2004-2005 (Europe, North America, Asia)	Kawasaki ZX-10R (ZX1000D) 2006-2007 (Europe, North America, Asia)	Kawasaki ZX-10R (ZX1000E) 2008-2009 (Europe, North America, Asia)	Kawasaki ZX-10R (ZX1000F) 2010 (Europe, North America, Asia)
Kawasaki ZX-10R (ZX1000C) 2004-2005	Kawasaki ZX-10R (ZX1000D) 2006-2007	Kawasaki ZX-10R (ZX1000E) 2008-2009	Kawasaki ZX-10R (ZX1000F) 2010

Models
Kawasaki ZX-10R + ABS (ZX1000J-K) 2011-2015 (Europe, North America, Asia)	Kawasaki ZX-10R + ABS (ZX1000S-R) 2016-2020 (Europe, North America, Asia)	Kawasaki ZX-10RR (ZX1000Z) 2017-2020 (Europe, North America, Asia)	Kawasaki ZX-10R SE (ZX1002C) 2018-2020 (Europe, North America, Asia)
Kawasaki ZX-10R + ABS (ZX1000J-K) 2011-2015	Kawasaki ZX-10R + ABS (ZX1000S-R) 2016-2020	Kawasaki ZX-10RR (ZX1000Z) 2017-2020	Kawasaki ZX-10R SE (ZX1002C) 2018-2020

Models
Kawasaki ZX-10R (ZX1002-L) 2021-2022 (All markets)	Kawasaki ZX-10RR Limited (ZX1002-N) 2021, 2023 (All markets)	Kawasaki ZX-10R (ZX1002-L) 2023+ (All markets)	Kawasaki ZX-10R (ZX1002-L) 2023+ (All markets)
Kawasaki ZX-10R (ZX1002-L) 2021-2022	Kawasaki ZX-10RR Limited (ZX1002-N) 2021	Kawasaki ZX-10R (ZX1002-L) 2023+	Kawasaki ZX-10R (ZX1002-L) 2023+

Electronic Rider Aids

Kawasaki ZX-10R ABS (2016-2020):

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)

Kawasaki ZX-10RR (2017-2020):

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 & downshift)
Kawasaki Corner Management Function (KCMF)

Kawasaki ZX-10R SE (2018-2020):

Kawasaki Electronic Control Suspension (KECS)
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 & downshift)
Kawasaki Corner Management Function (KCMF)

Kawasaki ZX-10R / RR (2021+):

KIBS (Kawasaki Intelligent anti-lock Brake System)
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System)
KLCM (Kawasaki Launch Control Mode)
Kawasaki Engine Brake Control
KCMF (Kawasaki Cornering Management Function)
IMU (Inertial Measurement Unit)
KQS (Kawasaki Quick Shifter) up/down
S-KTRC (Sport-Kawasaki TRaction Control)
Power Mode selection
Electronic Cruise Control
Smartphone connectivity
All LED Lighting
All Digital TFT Color Instrumentation

History

History
Year	Country	Name / Frame / Engine
2004	Europe, North America, Asia	Name: Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R Code: ZX1000-C1
2005	Europe, North America, Asia	Name: Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R Code: ZX1000-C2
2006	Europe, North America, Asia	Name: Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R Code: ZX1000-D6F
2007	Europe, North America, Asia	Name: Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R Code: ZX1000-D7F
2008	Europe, North America, Asia	Name: Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R Code: ZX1000-E8F
2009	Europe, North America, Asia	Name: Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R Code: ZX1000-E9F
2010	Europe, North America, Asia	Name: Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R Code: ZX1000-FAF
2011	Europe, North America, Asia	Name: Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R + ABS Code: ZX1000-JBF + ZX1000-KBF
2012	Europe, North America, Asia	Name: Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R + ABS Code: ZX1000-JCF + ZX1000-KCF
2013	Europe, North America, Asia	Name: Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R + ABS Code: ZX1000-JDF + ZX1000-KDF
2014	Europe, North America, Asia	Name: Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R + ABS Code: ZX1000-JEF + ZX1000-KEF
2015	Europe, North America, Asia	Name: Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R + ABS Code: ZX1000-JFF + ZX1000-KFF
2016	Europe, North America, Asia	Name: Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R + ABS Code: ZX1000RGF + ZX1000SGF
2017	Europe, North America, Asia	Name: Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R + ABS; Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10RR Code: ZX1000RHF + ZX1000SHF; ZX1000ZHF
2018	Europe, North America, Asia	Name: Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R + ABS; Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10RR; Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R SE Code: ZX1000RJF + ZX1000SJF; ZX1000ZJF; ZX1002CJF
2019	All	Name: Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R + ABS; Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10RR; Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R SE Code: ZX1002EKF (ABS), ZX1002FKF, ZX1002GKF (RR), ZX1002HKF (SE)
2020	All	Name: Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R ABS; Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R SE Code: ZX1002EKLF (ABS), ZX1002HLF (SE)
2021	All	Name: Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R ABS; Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10RR Code: ZX1002LMFAN, ZX1002LMFAL; ZX1002NMFNN, ZX1002NMFNL
2022	All	Name: Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R ABS Code: ZX1002LNFAN, ZX1002LNFAL
2023	All	Name: Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R ABS; Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10RR Code: ZX1002LPFAN
2024	All	Name: Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R ABS; Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10RR

Specifications

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R: specs.

Specifications
DIMENSIONS	Overall length	2045 mm / 80,5 in – ZX1000C 2065 mm / 81,3 in – ZX1000D 2110 mm / 83,1 in – ZX1000E-F 2075 mm / 81,7 in – ZX1000J-K 2085 mm / 82,3 in – ZX1000S-R, ZX10R SE, ZX10RR (to 2020), ZX10R/RR (2021+)
	Overall width	705 mm / 27,8 in – ZX1000C-D 710 mm / 28,0 in – ZX1000E-F 715 mm / 28,1 in – ZX1000J-K 740 mm / 29,1 in – ZX1000S-R, ZX10R SE, ZX10RR (to 2020), ZX10R (2021+) 750 mm / 29,5 in – ZX-10RR (2021+)
	Overall height	1115 mm / 43,9 in – ZX1000C, ZX1000J-K 1130 mm / 44,5 in – ZX1000D 1135 mm / 44,7 in – ZX1000E-F 1145 mm / 45,1 in – ZX1000S-R, ZX10R SE, ZX10RR, ZX10R (2021+) 1185 mm / 46,6 in – ZX-10RR (2021+)
	Seat height	825 mm / 32,5 in – ZX1000C-D 830 mm / 32,7 in – ZX1000E-F 813 mm / 32,0 in – ZX1000J-K 835 mm / 32,9 in – ZX1000S-R, ZX10R SE, ZX10RR, ZX10R/RR (2021+)
	Wheelbase	1385 mm / 54,5 in – ZX1000C 1390 mm / 54,7 in – ZX1000D 1415 mm / 55,7 in – ZX1000E-F 1425 mm / 56,1 in – ZX1000J-K 1440 mm / 56,7 in – ZX1000S-R, ZX10R SE, ZX10RR (to 2020), ZX10R (2021+) 1450 mm / 57,1 in – ZX10RR (2021+)
	Ground clearance	125 mm / 4,9 in – ZX1000C, ZX1000E-F 120 mm / 4,7 in – ZX1000D 135 mm / 5,3 in – ZX1000J-K, ZX10RR (2021+) 145 mm / 5,7 in – ZX1000S-R, ZX10R SE, ZX10RR (to 2020), ZX10R (2021+)
	Dry weight
	Curb (wet) weight	196 kg / 432 lbs – ZX1000C 202 kg / 446 lbs – ZX1000D 208 kg / 459 lbs - ZX1000E-F 198 kg / 436 lbs - ZX1000J 201 kg / 443 lbs - ZX1000K (ABS) 206 kg / 454 lbs - ZX1000S-R, ZX10RR (to 2020), ZX10R (2021+) 207 kg / 456 lbs - ZX10RR (2021+) 208 kg / 459 lbs – ZX-10R SE
FRAME	Type	Twin-spar (aluminum)
	Front suspension, travel	Inverted telescopic fork Showa 43 mm (fully adjustable) , 120 mm / 4,7 in Kawasaki Electronic Control Suspension (KECS) – ZX-10R SE
	Rear suspension, travel	Swingarm Uni-Trak with mono-shock (fully adjustable), 125 mm / 4,9 in – ZX1000C-F Swingarm (horizontal back-link) with mono-shock (fully adjustable), 140 mm / 5,5 in – ZX1000J-K Swingarm (horizontal back-link) with mono-shock (fully adjustable), 115 mm / 4,5 in – ZX1000S-R, ZX10R SE, ZX10RR Swingarm (horizontal back-link) with mono-shock BFRC (fully adjustable), 114 mm / 4,5 in – ZX10R (2021+) Kawasaki Electronic Control Suspension (KECS) – ZX-10R SE
	Front tire size	120/70 ZR17 (58W)
	Rear tire size	190/50 ZR17 (73W) – ZX1000C 190/55 ZR17 (75W) – ZX1000D+
	Front brake	Double disc, 300 mm, 4-piston radial calipers – ZX1000C-D Double disc, 310 mm, 4-piston radial calipers – ZX1000E-K (K – KIBS ABS) Double disc, 330 mm, 4-piston radial calipers – ZX-10R (2016+) KIBS ABS
	Rear brake	Single disc, 220 mm, 1-piston caliper (2011+ - KIBS ABS)
	Fuel capacity	17,0 l / 4,5 US gal
	Trail	102 mm / 4,0 in – ZX1000C-D 110 mm / 4,3 in – ZX1000E-F 107 mm / 4,2 in – ZX1000J-K, S-R, ZX10RR (to 2020), ZX-10R SE, ZX10R (2021+) 105 mm / 4,1 in – ZX10RR (2021+)
	Fuel economy / consumption	6,2 l / 100 km (37,9 US mpg)^[1]
ENGINE	Type	Liquid-cooled 4-stroke
	Cylinder arrangement	4-cylinders, inline
	Bore & Stroke	76,0 x 55,0 mm
	Displacement	998 cm³ (60,9 cu in)
	Compression ratio	12.7:1 – ZX1000C-D 12.9:1 – ZX1000E-F 13.0:1 – ZX1000J-K, S-R, ZX10RR, ZX-10R SE, ZX-10R/RR (2021+)
	Valve train	Chain driven DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder
	Max. power	175,0 hp (128,4 kW) / 11700 rpm – ZX1000C-D 188,0 hp (138,3 kW) / 12500 rpm – ZX1000E-F 200,0 hp (147,1 kW) / 13000 rpm – ZX1000J-K 203,0 hp (149,3 kW) / 13500 rpm – ZX1000S-R, ZX-10RR (to 2020), ZX-10R SE, ZX10R (2021+) 213,0 hp (156,8 kW) / 13500 rpm – ZX1000S-R, ZX-10RR (to 2020), ZX-10R SE, ZX10R (2021+) (with RAM-AIR) 204,0 hp (150 kW) / 14000 rpm – ZX10RR (2021+) 214,0 hp (157,5 kW) / 14000 rpm – ZX10RR (2021+) (with RAM-AIR)
	Max. torque	115,0 Nm (11,7 kgfm) / 9500 rpm – ZX1000C-D 113,0 Nm (11,5 kgfm) / 8700 rpm – ZX1000E-F 112,0 Nm (11,4 kgfm) / 11500 rpm – ZX1000J-K 114,9 Nm (11,7 kgfm) / 11200 rpm – ZX1000S-R, ZX-10RR (to 2020), ZX-10R SE, ZX10R (2021+) 111,8 Nm (11,4 kgf*m) / 11700 rpm – ZX10RR (2021+)
	Acceleration 0 to 100 km/h (0-60 mph)	2,8 sec.^[2]
	Top speed	299 km/h (186 mph)
CARBURETION SYSTEM	Type	Fuel Injection, 4x Mikuni 43 EIDW – ZX1000C-D Fuel Injection, 4x Keihin TTK43 – ZX1000E-F Fuel Injection, 4x Keihin TTK47 – ZX1000J-K, ZX1000S-R, ZX-10RR, ZX-10R SE, 2021+
CARBURETION SYSTEM	ID
DRIVE TRAIN	Clutch	Wet, multi-plate, cable operated
	Transmission	6-speed
	Final drive	Chain
	Primary reduction	1.611 – ZX1000C-F 1.681 – ZX1000J-R+
	Final reduction	2.294 – ZX1000C, ZX1000J-R 2.353 – ZX1000D 2.412 – ZX1000E-F
	Gear ratio I II III IV V VI	2.533 – ZX1000C-D; 2.600 – ZX1000E-R+ 2.053 – ZX1000C-K; 2.222 – ZX1000S-R+ 1.737 – ZX1000C-K; 1.944 – ZX1000S-R+ 1.524 – ZX1000C-D; 1.550 – ZX1000E-F; 1.571 – ZX1000J-K; 1.722 – ZX1000S-R+ 1.381 – ZX1000C-D; 1.400 – ZX1000E-F; 1.444 – ZX1000J-K; 1.550 – ZX1000S-R+ 1.304 – ZX1000C-F; 1.348 – ZX1000J-K; 1.391 – ZX1000S-R+
ELECTRICAL	Ignition	Transistorized
	Alternator	Three-phase AC
	Battery capacity	12V-10Ah – ZX1000C-F 12V-6Ah – ZX-10R (2011+) 12V-8.6Ah – ZX-10R ABS (2011+)

Images

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R: images, gallery.

Kawasaki ZX-10R (2004-2005)	Kawasaki ZX-10R (2006-2007)	Kawasaki ZX-10R (2008-2010)
Kawasaki ZX-10R (2011-2015)	Kawasaki ZX-10R (2016-2020)	Kawasaki ZX-10RR (2017-2020)
Kawasaki ZX-10R (2021-2022)	Kawasaki ZX-10R KRT Edition (2021-2022)	Kawasaki ZX-10RR Limited (2021, 2023)
Kawasaki ZX-10R (2023+)	Kawasaki ZX-10R (2023+)