2009 Kawasaki Ninja® ZX -10R, Racing crucible hardens this Ninja s edgeCreating a superbike engine and chassis combination that is competent enough to delight professional racers, yet still possesses valuable streetbike qualities to satisfy mainstream riders is a delicate balancing act to say the least. However, Kawasaki sportbike engineers aren t your average slide rule gang. They gathered an extensive amount of superbike racing knowledge and distilled it into the latest Ninja® ZX -10R, to create a machine that dominates, regardless of the locale. Motivating this impressive package is a fearsome 998cc, four-cylinder engine that offers a strong mid-range punch followed by an eye-watering high-rpm crescendo. Part of the motor s success is its efficient respiratory system the bank of four 43mm Keihin throttle bodies with oval sub-throttles. Controlled by Kawasaki s digital fuel injection (DFI®) system and featuring two injectors per cylinder, the throttle bodies utilize the airbox s efficient design to maximize flow for improved cylinder filling and maximum power output. On par with the impressive intake side, the equally efficient exhaust system lets the engine exhale with ease, while generating less noise and minimizing emissions. An excellent power delivery demands a top-notch transmission and the ZX-10R s is no exception. With gearing optimized to match the engine output, the transmission and engine are essentially a race-ready team with performance similar to Kawasaki s factory Superbikes. More racing heritage is found in its adjustable slipper clutch, which allows riders to dole out quick downshifts without upsetting the fine-tuned chassis. The ZX-10R also has the Kawasaki Ignition Management System (KIMS) to enhance the precision with which the engine reacts to throttle changes. The KIMS works to prevent engine and catalyzer damage from sudden spikes in engine speed, providing a smooth and controlled throttle response to the rider. The system works by monitoring the standard DFI system s input data (engine speed, throttle position, vehicle speed, gear position and feedback from intake air temperature, intake air pressure, engine temperature and O2 sensors), and checking every 0.02 seconds for any sudden changes in RPM. It doesn t interfere with normal operation and still allows the engine to rev freely under typical riding conditions.A superb engine deserves an equally superb chassis, and this is where the ZX-10R really shines. Applying lessons learned in the unforgiving racing environment to its ?ber-sport bike, Kawasaki created an exceptionally communicative machine. It provides two-way rider/machine feedback with the precision professional racers demand and everyday riders crave.The track oriented and fully-adjustable 43mm inverted fork and advanced rear suspension design supplement the ZX-10R s chassis feedback capabilities. The fork tubes have Diamond Like Carbon (DLC) coating for less stiction and enhance
2017 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R ABS KRT Edition, World-class power and championship-proven technology define the new Ninja ZX-10R. Bred for the racetrack with Kawasaki Racing Team (KRT) expertise, the 2016 Ninja ZX-10R brings innovative performance to the next level with a new engine, chassis, state-of-the-art electronics package and much more.New: track-focused 998cc, inline four-cylinder engine updated to deliver more peak power and stronger low-mid range powerNew: Brembo® front brake system featuring high-spec M50 monobloc calipers, larger 330mm discs, specially tuned radial-pump master cylinderNew: WSB-developed Balance Free Front Fork is exclusive to the Ninja ZX-10R and provides superb damping responseNew: Bosch Inertia Measurement Unit (IMU) measures on 5 degrees of axes and together with the ECU, programmed with Kawasaki proprietary logic, measures a 6th axis for precise chassis orientation awareness bringing the Kawasaki integrated suite of electronics to the next level
2017 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R ABS KRT Edition, Championship technology comes to the middleweight class with the ninja zx-6r. with the biggest engine in its class, the 636cc inline four-cylinder engine outperforms the competition.Selectable full and low engine power modes allow riders to adjust power delivery to riding conditionsThree-mode KTRC traction control tuned to cover a wide-range of situations from advanced racetrack use, to normal street riding, to mixed/slippery conditionsShowa Separate Function Fork Big Piston (SFF-BP) offers light weight, broad adjustability and smooth progressive dampingF.C.C. clutch with assist and slipper functions offer light clutch pull and minimizes wheel chatter caused by aggressive downshiftingKawasaki Intelligent anti-lock Brake System (KIBS) ABS with monobloc calipers assist braking under certain conditionsSpecial Kawasaki Racing Team (KRT) theme featuring Lime Green/Ebony bodywork
2009 Kawasaki Ninja® ZX -6R, Precise control and abundant midrange torque provide maximum excitementTo truly push the envelope, a rider needs a calm yet responsive sportbike with precision control feel and confidence-inspiring manners. That machine is perfectly embodied by the new 2009 Ninja® ZX -6R. Thanks to an extensive overhaul by the Kawasaki engineers; weight shaving, improving mass centralization, refining engine and chassis behavior, adding a revolutionary front fork design; the new leaner, more precise Ninja ZX-6R delivers the elusive calm and confident handling that top racers need. Fine-tuning the chassis and tightening its mass centralization resulted in lighter handling to make it even easier to tip this ZX-6R into a corner. To optimize front-rear rigidity balance, the engineers revised frame stiffness around the swingarm pivot and the rear engine mounts. The engine was rotated around the output shaft to offer a steeper cylinder bank angle and raise its CG by 16mm. A new exhaust layout with a short side muffler lowers the weight previously located under the seat and an exhaust pre-chamber further contributes to the new ZX-6R s mass centralization.The new Ninja ZX-6R s leaner physique is fundamental to its lighter handling. Both the engine and chassis were evaluated to reduce weight. The intake resonator box and supports for the instrument panel and mirrors are now unitized with the enlarged to optimize intake volume Ram Air duct, contributing to weight savings and improving rigidity. New camshafts are now made of lighter SCM, and lightweight magnesium replaces aluminum for the engine covers. Revised internal gears transmission, oil pump and starter are lighter without compromising strength. Adjusting several mounting plates and the coolant reservoir locations helped shave additional weight.Handling wasn t the only area of improvement on the new Ninja ZX-6R; its lighter engine received a host of changes focused on delivering precise throttle control and increased performance, particularly in the mid-range. A smoother power delivery was achieved through better combustion efficiency. The changes include; adding cylindrical guides to the top of the airbox to better guide the fuel charge into the intake funnels, increasing the distance between the main and sub-throttles by 10mm to reduce inlet turbulence, revised cylinder porting to improve cylinder filling and increasing secondary coil current in the ignition coils.In addition to healthier bottom-end torque and smoother throttle response, the engine s mid-range performance was increased via a similar number of refinements, including; new double-bore velocity stacks with inlets at two different heights, pistons with new profiles and improved crown finishing, and reduced mechanical loss by decreasing piston ring tension and revising the cam chain guides to better stabilize the motion of the chain. A new exhaust collector layout rounds out the major changes. The
2014 Kawasaki Ninja® ZX -14R ABS, Everything about the Ninja® ZX -14R ABS sportbike is big: Big displacement, big horsepower, big accolades. Life is pretty good at the top of the heap. When you make more power than any other production sportbike on the planet, as the ZX-14R does, the character of the power delivery is as important as the actual number of horses. To that end, the surface-milled combustion chamber shapes and polished intake ports provide the benefits of racing s black art porting straight from the factory. Consequently, all elements of the induction system work in a coordinated manner, maintaining the Ninja tradition of smooth power delivery.* Price shown is based on the manufacturer's suggested retail price (MSRP) and is subject to change. MSRP excludes destination charges, optional accessories, applicable taxes, installation, setup and/or other dealer fees.