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New 2011 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R
The Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R gets a brand new engine, chassis and suspension components for 2011, making it one of the stars at the 2010 Intermot show. The ZX-10R has a new curved body look, rather than edged surfaces, and uses a new engine which offers 200 hp in linear power delivery.
Other features for the ZX-10R in 2011 include Kawasaki traction control (S-KTRC), ABS, and an entirely remapped torque distribution system for to maximise cornering and track riding. Power modes include low, middle and full, there is horizontal back-link rear suspension, Ohlins steering damper, an aluminium swingarm and fully redesigned lights which include LED and a changed front headlamp enabling a more compact nose.
After the jump you’ll find more from our huge gallery of the new Ninja ZX-10R as well as technical specs and official video. For more on the features of the revamped Ninja, see the ZX-10R info pages.
Special edition Kawasaki for Europe: ZX-10R, Z1000 and more
Kawasaki is driving sales on the European market by offering some models with dedicated accessories as series editions over the summer. The ZX-10R and ZX-6R get “Performance Edition” versions for even more sports power. The ZX-10R has an Akrapovic exhaust, double bubble front shield, mini front indicators and knee protection around the tank. It gains 5hp extra, while the ZX-6R gets an extra 3 hp with the same accessories kit. The ZX-6R costs about an extra 1,000 euros with this set-up, while the ZX-10R is sold at the same price as the standard version.
The Kawasaki ZZR1400 sports touring model gets a Sport Edition kit with an Akrapovic 4-in-2 carbon exhaust which saves 6.5 kg on the bike. An increase of 5 hp is achieved and the ZZR1400 also gets the Double Bubble front. It’s on sale for an extra 1,600 euros. Meanwhile best sellers in Europe, the Z1000 and the Z750, get Sport Urban versions for city riding. Missing the Akrapovic exhaust of the other models, they get tinted wheels, aerodynamic features and fuel tank protection for 200 euros on the 750 and 480 euros on the 1000.
The 1400GTR also gets a “Grand Tour” kit for more sales appeal with a top case, GPS support, bag protection, soft internal bags and some added fuel tank protection, too. It’s sold with an additional price tag of about 420 euros. These lower prices for what are generally optional extras are not a bad strategy for sales this year. Additional incentives for motorcycle purchases are uncertain in Europe in 2010, and Kawasaki is doing something that could give its models added appeal.
Kawasaki 2010 special editions
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World's fastest street bike: Asphaltfighters Stormbringer
The Asphaltfigters Stormbringer is based on the Kawasaki ZX-10R has has 280 hp, tipped as the world’s fastest road-spec bike. The engine is still the same 999 cc with 165 hp, but the tuning has totally revamped the power to 220 hp. The 280 hp is achieved by activating the “booster mode” for a few seconds.
The Stormbringer reaches 100 km/hr in just 2.9 seconds, while the top speed is 320 km/hr (that would totally scare the life out of me, I’m absolutely sure of it). The bike can reach 200 km/hr in 6.5 seconds and 300 km/hr in 13.9. The ironic thing is that the bike is fitted with Bikerbox electronics and a speed limiter for when you just happen to be toddling about town.
Apart from the speed mania of this bike, the Stormbringer has tailored suspension, unique bodywork with fins to aid stability, head-up display and even a rear camera view projected to a display on the fuel tank. Frankly, at speeds like that, I would be looking straight ahead!
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New pics for 2010 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R
Here are new track pics of the Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R for 2010, and yes, green is still our favourite colour. For more info on the 2010 modifications to the ZX-10R, see our previous post on the ZX-10R video with details on the new, more compact chassis and changed transmission. For full technical specs of the 2010 Ninja, see here.
2010 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R track pics
Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R video
Here’s the video for the 2010 Kawasaki ZX-10R. Once a Ninja, always a Ninja, we say, as the new model gets a few updates but nothing that changes it too much from Kawasaki’s highly popular and successful sport bike. The 2010 ZX-10R has new transmission and steering damper, and a slightly modified look that is slimmer and more compact. Check out all the changes in the video.
2010 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R
The Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R gets some updates for 2010, including a slightly modified look with a new front fairing bringing it closer to the ZX-6R, and redesigned side panels and exhaust make it slimmer and more compact.
For 2010 the Ninja ZX-10R has a modified gearbox, making it more precise, and changes to the steering damper give greater performance. In its essentials the Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R is the same as always, with a few refresher updates for 2010. Below are more details on the 2010 Ninja.
Overview
The Ninja ZX-10R truly shines on the racetrack, thanks to technology developed on Kawasaki race bikes. Although designed to offer maximum performance on the circuit, the same power and handling that provide such amazing on-track performance, also make it more fun for riding on the street.
Kawasaki ZX10R Hayate replica
German company Hoely has created this tuning of the ZX10R, calling it the Kawasaki ZX10R Hayate Replica. The bike was presented to Marco Melandri during a delivery of a mini-moto which was also a Hayate replica.
This ZX10R replica is made for road use, and we expect Melandri is happy with the result… this is one very mean looking machine!
Source | Motoblog
Kawasaki: special livery for Ninja anniversary at Nurburgring
To celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Kawasaki Ninja, the company has been racing in special livery this weekend at the Nurburgring. The riders took part in a photo shoot which included the whole Kawasaki race team and a couple of legendary GPz900R Ninja street bikes, too.
The company is celebrating the revolutionary Ninja this year as it turns 25. The first model was the Ninja GPz900R back in 1984, and more recently we’ve seen the success of the ZX-10R and the new Ninja ZX-6R. Check out the special livery gallery below, and see our historic Ninja gallery from July.
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Kawasaki world superbike team prepares for the Nurburgring
Kawasaki World Superbike Racing Team riders Broc Parkes and Makoto Tamada are preparing for the Nurburgring WSBK. Tamada has been recovering from injury, while Parkes entered the Brands Hatch British Superbike Championship for a little extra riding, scoring three podium finishes with his Ninja ZX-10R.
While both riders are familiar with the circuit, they will be hoping for better weather than last year and Parkes will be looking to build on the podium he previously won in the Supersport class.
On preparations, Broc Parkes says: “After racing at the British Superbike meeting at Brands Hatch in early August we found some really good things on the bike and came away with some great results, that gave me and the team some confidence in our direction for the last four WSB races. It will be great to apply the team’s development to the Nürburgring race this weekend. I really enjoy racing at this circuit and I’ve had some successful results in the past. I’ve also won a race a few years back on the short circuit for the German Superbike Championship. Overall, I’m really looking forward to some good results this weekend. I’m also over the moon at becoming a father this week to my newborn son, young Jesse John Parkes.”
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Kawasaki Ninja carbon kit
Italian company EFC has created this carbon accessory kit for the Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R. It includes parts that can easily substitute the originals with an assembly kit, to give the Ninja even more an aggressive, racing look.
The kit contains ten carbon pieces of epoxy resin with a high varnish, transparent finish. The parts include front and rear mudguards, chain guard, fuel tank covers and rear hugger. Check them all out on the EFC site (in Italian but there are some handy pricing details, too).
New Kawasaki Z1000 to arrive in 2010?
According to French magazine, Motorevue we could see a totally new Kawasaki Z1000 in the works for next year. The report goes that early presentations could occur in the coming autumn motor shows.
The new four cylinder Kawasaki Z1000 would be more agressive and sports oriented, thanks to the latest generation motor from the ZX-10R. The image is an interpretation of what Motorevuew thinks the bike would look like. Excited?
Source | Motorevue
WSB 2009: PSG1 riding Kawasaki
After the news on Twowheelsblog about WSB 2009 riders and team line up, we can bring you the first changes. The Kawasaki PSG1 Team from San Marino have renewed their website, showing Ayrton Badovini as a rider for the Kawasaki ZX-10R bike with new blue and white livery. It seems that PSG1 team, created in 2003 by Pierguido Pagani will race with Kawasaki again but not as factory team. It was previously believed that the team would ride Ducati in 2009. The teammate for Ayrton Badovini hasn’t been decided yet. Ayrton rode in World Superbike 2008 for Team Pedercini with Kawasaki and finished 24th.
Source | PSG1
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