Kawasaki ZX-10 (Tomcat): review, history, specs
Class: sport-touring
Production: 1988-1990
Predecessor: Kawasaki GPZ1000RX
Successor: Kawasaki ZZ-R1100 (ZX-11)
| Model |
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| Kawasaki ZX-10 (Tomcat)
(Europe, North America, Australia) 1988-1990 |
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History
| History | ||
|---|---|---|
| Year | Country | Name / Frame / Engine |
| 1988 | Europe, North America, Australia | Name: Kawasaki ZX-10 (Tomcat)
Code: ZX1000-B1 |
| 1989 | Europe, North America, Australia | Name: Kawasaki ZX-10 (Tomcat)
Code: ZX1000-B2 |
| 1990 | Europe, North America, Australia | Name: Kawasaki ZX-10 (Tomcat)
Code: ZX1000-B3 |
Specifications
Kawasaki ZX-10 (Tomcat): specs.
| Specifications | ||
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| DIMENSIONS | Overall length | 2170 mm / 85,4 in
2200 mm / 86,6 in – ZX-10 (Greece, Norway, Switzerland, Sweden, West Germany) |
| Overall width | 715 mm / 28,1 in | |
| Overall height | 1240 mm / 48,8 in | |
| Seat height | 790 mm / 31,1 in | |
| Wheelbase | 1490 mm / 58,7 in | |
| Ground clearance | 125 mm / 4,9 in | |
| Dry weight | 222 kg / 489 lbs | |
| Curb (wet) weight | 254 kg / 560 lbs | |
| FRAME | Type | Tubular, double cradle (aluminum) |
| Front suspension, travel | 41 mm telescopic fork, 135 mm / 5,3 in | |
| Rear suspension, travel | Swingarm Uni-trak with air-assisted mono-shock (4-way adjustable rebound damping), 120 mm / 4,7 in | |
| Front tire size | 120/70-ZR17 | |
| Rear tire size | 160/60-ZR18 | |
| Front brake | Double disc, 300 mm, 2-piston calipers | |
| Rear brake | Single disc, 250 mm, 2-piston caliper | |
| Fuel capacity | 22,0 l / 5,81 US gal | |
| Trail | 101 mm (3,97 in) | |
| Fuel economy / consumption | 5,6 l / 100 km (42 US mpg) | |
| ENGINE | Type | Liquid-cooled 4-stroke |
| Cylinder arrangement | 4-cylinders inline | |
| Bore & Stroke | 74,0 x 58,0 mm | |
| Displacement | 997 cm³ (60,8 cu in) | |
| Compression ratio | 11.0:1
10.2:1 – ZX-10 (France) | |
| Valve train | Chain driven DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder | |
| Max. power | 137,0 hp (101,0 kW) / 10000 rpm – max. for full-power version | |
| Max. torque | 103,0 Nm (10,5 kg*m) / 9000 rpm – max. for full-power version | |
| Acceleration 0 to 100 km/h (0-60 mph) | 3,4 sec. | |
| Top speed | 270 km/h (168 mph) | |
| CARBURETION SYSTEM | Type | Carburetor, 4x Keihin CVKD36 |
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| DRIVE TRAIN | Clutch | Wet, multi-plate, hydraulic operated |
| Transmission | 6-speed | |
| Final drive | Chain | |
| Primary reduction | 1.732 | |
| Final reduction | 2.647 | |
| Gear ratio
I II III IV V VI |
2.000 1.590 1.333 1.153 1.035 | |
| ELECTRICAL | Ignition | Transistorized |
| Alternator | Three-phase AC, 336W at 6000 rpm | |
| Battery capacity | 12V-14Ah | |
Images
Kawasaki ZX-10 (Tomcat): images, gallery.
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Videos
Kawasaki ZX-10 (Tomcat): video.
Manuals
Kawasaki ZX-10 (Tomcat): manuals, parts, microfiches.