2018 Kawasaki Ninja® ZX™-10R

THE KAWASAKI DIFFERENCE

CHAMPIONSHIP DRIVEN

No other supersport can claim the World Superbike Championship like the Ninja® ZX™-10R. The Ninja ZX-10R propelled Kawasaki rider, Tom Sykes, to overall championship podium finishes every year since 2012—securing a championship title in 2013—and delivered back-to-back championships for 2015 and 2016, this time with Jonathan Rea aboard.

With the Ninja ZX-10R, development starts at the track. This is why only pure riding essentials make the cut. Down to the finest details, everything that goes into the Ninja ZX-10R has the sole purpose of making it the fastest bike on the track. And as a direct recipient of what the Kawasaki Racing Team (KRT) learns, the Ninja ZX-10R is equipped with championship-proven technology that makes it fully capable of also dominating the streets.

Features may include:

998cc OF CHAMPIONSHIP-PROVEN POWER

Massive power. Refined power. Dominant power. The Ninja® ZX™-10R motorcycle’s engine possesses all of the above.

CHAMPIONSHIP-PROVEN HANDLING

Showa's advanced 43mm Balance Free Fork (BFF) brings state-of-the-art WorldSBK racing suspension technology to a mass production supersport motorcycle on the Ninja® ZX™-10R. The benefits include increased ride comfort, enhanced braking balance, increased front-end feel and independently adjustable compression and rebound damping

CHASSIS

Optimized geometry for maximum feel, feedback and flickability

Frame and swingarm contribute to sharp handling and great cornering speed

Reversible offset collars (race kit parts) allow steering stem and swingarm pivot positions to be adjusted to best suit track conditions and rinding style

BREMBO BRAKES

Front Brembo brakes feature a pair of massive 330mm semi-floating discs that deliver superb braking force and brake feel. Tje rotors have a grooved outer edge for effective heat dissipation. The brake system features dual radial-mount Brembo M50 cast aluminum monobloc calipers, Brembo's highest grade mass production brake calipers. The brembo radial-pump master cylinder and reservoir are calibrated to require very little lever movement to achieve strong front brake force.

Stainless-steel braided brake lines contribute to direct feel at the lever.

SHOWA SUSPENSION

Showa's advanced 43mm Balance Free Fork (BFF) brings state-of-the-art WorldSBK racing suspension technology to a mass production supersports motorcycle on the Ninja® ZX™-1 OR. The benefits include increased ride comfort, enhanced braking balance, increased front-end feel and independently adjustable compression and rebound damping

Horizontal Back-link Rear Suspension featuring the compact and lightweight Showa Balance Free Rear Cushion (BFRC) shock

STYLING

Upper cowl design reduces drag and provides optimal wind deflection so that the racer can change position more smoothly at tracks speeds.

Strategically vents in the upper cowl help prevent negative pressure build-up in cockpit to reduce helmet buffeting

Vented front fender directs airflow to the radiator for improved engine cooling

POWER TECHNOLOGY

Kawasaki next-level electronics bring the extraordinary power of the World Superbike-winning Ninja® ZX™-10R to stunning new levels