KAWASAKI'S SUPERSPORT FLAGSHIP REACHES NEW HEIGHTS

For the 2008 Ninja ZX-10R, Kawasaki engineers wanted a highly communicative package that would enable the two-way dialog between rider and machine that professional racers require to ride at the highest level.  That meant the chassis had to deliver a high level of feedback while being highly responsive to rider input - and all this in stock form.  A tall order.  But, having worked on every litre- and mid-class supersport model since the 2003 Ninja ZX-6R/6RR, not to mention their direct involvement with Kawasaki's factory superbike efforts, one the engineers were in a position to deliver.

ULTRA-HIGH FEEDBACK CHASSIS

Chassis updates contribute to improved handling, but the biggest changes revolve around increased feedback to the rider, providing communication essential for riding at the highest level. 

RACE-READY ENGINE

To optimise the 10R's performance for the track, the new engine has been tuned for even greater high-rpm performance without reducing the engine's impressive low and mid-range torque.  In addition, throttle response was improved by installing secondary fuel injectors, using oval throttle bodies and reshaping the intake ports.  These changes give the new engine a performance potential very similar to Kawasaki's factory superbike racing machines, making it essentially a race-ready engine.