Kawasaki NINJA ZX-10R - DATASHEET 2011 User Manual

Fully adjustable 43 mm Showa BP Forks
ZX1000KBF
Engine Type
Inline 4-Cylinder, 4-Stroke, Liquid-Cooled, DOHC 16-Valves
Displacement
998 cm³
Bore & Stroke
76.0 x 55.0 mm
Compression Ratio
13.0:1
Fuel System
Fuel Injection, 47 mm x 4 with oval sub throttles, dual injectors
Ignition
TCBI Digital Electronic Fuel Injection with Sports K-TRC
Transmission
6-Speed, cassette style with back torque limiter clutch
Rake/Trail
25.0°/ 107 mm
Front Wheel Travel
120 mm
Rear Wheel Travel
140 mm
Front Tire Size
120/70-ZR17
Rear Tire Size
190/55ZR17
Front Suspension
43mm Inverted BPF-Type fork with adjustable spring preload and
stepless adjustable compression and rebound damping
Rear Suspension
Horizontal Back-Link with adjustable preload, stepless rebound and
dual-stage high/low speed compression damping and adjustable ride
height
Wheelbase
1,425 mm
Front Brake
Radial piston master cylinder with dual semi-oating 310 mm petal
discs, 10-button aluminium rotor carrier, 4-piston radial mount callipers
and KIBS ABS
Rear Brake
220 mm single petal disc with single piston calliper and KIBS ABS
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.0 litres
Ground Clearance
135 mm
Seat Height
813 mm
Curb Mass
201 kg (includes full fuel tank and all uids at correct levels)
Colours x 2
Lime Green with Ebony or Ebony with Super Flat Black
(Specications subject to change without notice. Images show overseas model. E&OE)
Key Features:
998 cm³, Inline 4-Cylinder, Liquid-Cooled
Dual Mode LED & LCD Intrumentation
Specications:
2011

Kawasaki NINJA ZX-10R - DATASHEET 2011 Specifications

General

Engine Type	Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke In-Line Four
Displacement	998 cc
Bore x Stroke	76.0 x 55.0 mm
Compression Ratio	13.0:1
Ignition	Digital
Final Drive	Sealed chain
Front Tire	120/70ZR17M/C (58W)
Rear Tire	190/55ZR17M/C (75W)
Overall Width	715 mm
Seat Height	813 mm
Curb Mass	198 kg
Transmission	6-speed
Front Suspension	43mm inverted
Rear Suspension	Horizontal Back-link with gas-charged shock, adjustable rebound and compression damping, spring preload and top-out spring
Front Brakes	Dual semi-floating 310 mm petal discs, dual radial-mount, opposed 4-piston calipers
Rear Brakes	Single 220 mm petal disc
Overall Length	2075 mm
Overall Height	1, 115 mm
Wheelbase	1425 mm
Ground Clearance	135 mm
Fuel Capacity	17 liters
Frame Type	Aluminum twin spar

Summary

Motorcycle Specifications

Engine Type and Displacement

Inline 4-Cylinder, 4-Stroke, Liquid-Cooled, DOHC 16-Valves with 998 cm³ displacement.

Fuel System and Ignition

Fuel Injection with 47 mm x 4 dual injectors and TCBI Digital Electronic Fuel Injection.

Transmission and Chassis Geometry

6-Speed cassette transmission with back torque limiter clutch, 25.0° rake and 107 mm trail.

Suspension Systems

43mm Inverted BPF-Type front fork and Horizontal Back-Link rear suspension.

Braking Systems

Radial piston front brakes with 310 mm petal discs and single piston rear brake.

Capacities and Dimensions

17.0 litres fuel tank capacity, 135 mm ground clearance, 813 mm seat height.

Curb Mass and Colours

201 kg curb mass (with fluids) available in Lime Green or Ebony.

Key Features and Technologies

Engine and Performance Features

Highlights 998 cm³ engine, inline 4-cylinder, liquid-cooled configuration.

Instrumentation and Ergonomics

Dual Mode LED & LCD Instrumentation and fully adjustable 43 mm Showa BP Forks.

Advanced Rider Assistance Systems

Sport-Kawasaki Traction Control (S-KTRC)

Maximises acceleration by controlling wheel slip, offering three modes plus OFF.

Power Mode Selection

Allows riders to choose between Full, Mid (variable), and Low power modes.

Kawasaki Intelligent Anti-lock Brake System (KIBS)

High-precision ABS with smooth feedback for enhanced braking confidence.

Engine and Chassis Innovations

Completely New Engine Design

Features larger valves, revised ports, high-lift cams, lightweight pistons for better breathing and power.

Ignition and Balancer Systems

New ignition stick coils for improved combustion and a secondary balancer for reduced vibration.

Ram Air Intake System

Optimised air duct and larger airbox for increased air intake efficiency.

Fueling, Exhaust, and Transmission

Digital Fuel Injection System

47 mm main throttle valves, ECU-controlled sub-throttles for precise response.

New Exhaust System

Titanium header pipes, large-volume pre-chamber with twin catalyser for emissions and performance.

6-Speed Cassette Transmission

Cassette-style for quick changes, revised ratios, and back-torque limiting clutch.

Frame and Suspension Details

Aluminium Twin Spar Backbone Frame

All-cast aluminium construction for reduced weight, fewer welds, and better cornering stability.

Frame and Handling Characteristics

Engine higher mounting, steeper rake enhance flickability and cornering stability.

Horizontal Back-link Rear Suspension

New design for softer spring rate, improved feedback, with adjustable shock.

Inverted Front Fork and Steering Damper

Showa Big Piston Front Fork and Öhlins steering damper for optimal damping and control.

Braking and Instrumentation

Radial Mounted Front Disc Brakes with KIBS

Radial-mounted 4-piston calipers, 310 mm petal rotors for enhanced brake feel.

Multi-mode Instrumentation

Race-type LED bar-graph tachometer, adjustable brightness, shift indicator lights.

Instrumentation Display Modes

Choice of Street or Track LCD screen displays for various information.

Additional Features

Immobiliser System

Fitted with an immobiliser for added security and peace of mind.

Genuine Accessories

Optional parts include single seat cover, taller windscreen, and frame sliders.