The Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R motorcycle specifications include a 998 cc (60.90 cu in) engine, a 6-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 175.1 kg (386 lb).
Key specifications
2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023Model years
998 ccDisplacement
114.7 Nm @ 9,500 rpmTorque
175.1 kgDry weight
813 mmSeat height
17 LFuel tank
1,389 mmWheelbase
120 mmGround clearance
Model years covered
2007200820092010201120122013201420152017201820192020202120222023
Year-specific specification changes
The 2007 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.
Compression ratio
200813.0:1
2009201012.9:1
2011202313.0:1
Dry weight
2008178.7 kg (394 lb)
2009208 kg (458.6 lb)
Frame
20132015Aluminum perimeter
20172019Twin spar, cast aluminium
2020Aluminum perimeter
2021Aluminum twin-spar
20222023Aluminum perimeter
Front brakes
2013Double disc. Petal discs with dual four-piston radial-mount calipers
20142015Double disc. Floating discs. Four-piston calipers. Radially mounted.
20172022Double disc. Floating discs. Optional ABS.
2023Double disc. Floating discs. 4 piston. Optional ABS.
Front suspension
2008201043mm inverted fork with DLC coating, adjustable rebound and compression damping, spring preload adjustability and top-out springs / 4.7 in.
201143mm inverted Big Piston Fork (BPF) with DLC coating, adjustable rebound and compression damping, spring preload adjustability / 4.7 in.
2012201543mm inverted Big Piston Fork (BPF), adjustable rebound and compression damping, spring preload adjustability / 4.7 in.
201743 mm inverted fork with rebound and compression damping, spring preload adjustability and top-out springs
2018202343mm inverted Balance Free Fork, adjustable stepless rebound and compression damping, spring preload adjustability
Fuel system
2008Injection
20092010Injection. DFI with 43mm Keihin throttle bodies with oval sub-throttles, two injectors per cylinder
20112015Injection. DFI with four 47mm Keihin throttle bodies with oval sub-throttles, two injectors per cylinder
2017Injection
20182023Injection. DFI® with 47mm Mikuni throttle bodies (4) with oval sub-throttles, two injectors per cylinder
Rear brakes
2013Single disc. Petal disc with aluminum single-piston caliper
20142015Single disc. Single-piston caliper.
20172022Single disc. Optional ABS.
2023Single disc. Single piston. Optional ABS.
Rear suspension
20082009Uni-Trak® with top-out spring, stepless, dual-range (high/low-speed) compression damping, stepless rebound damping, fully adjustable spring preload / 4.9 in.
2010UNI-TRAK with top-out spring, stepless, dual-range (low-/high-speed) compression damping, stepless rebound damping, fully adjustable spring preload / 4.9 in.
2011Horizontal Back-link with gas-charged shock and top-out spring, stepless, dual-range (low-/high-speed) compression damping, stepless rebound damping, fully adjustable spring preload / 4.9 in.
20122015Horizontal back-link with gas-charged shock, stepless, dual-range (low-/high-speed) compression damping, stepless rebound damping, fully adjustable spring preload / 5.5 in.
20172023Horizontal Back-link with gas-charged shock and top-out spring. Compression damping
Torque
2009112.8 Nm (11.5 kgf-m or 83.2 ft.lbs) @ 8,700 rpm
2015112.0 Nm (11.4 kgf-m or 82.6 ft.lbs) @ 10,500 rpm
20172020113.5 Nm (11.6 kgf-m or 83.7 ft.lbs) @ 11,600 rpm
20212023114.9 Nm (11.7 kgf-m or 84.8 ft.lbs) @ 11,400 rpm
Wheelbase
200820101,415 mm (55.7 inches)
201120151,425 mm (56.1 inches)
201720201,440 mm (56.7 inches)
202120231,450 mm (57.1 inches)
Cooling system
2008Air
Fuel capacity
2017202317.00 L (4.49 US gal)
Model information
| Category | Sport |
|---|
Engine specifications
| Engine type | In-line four, four-stroke |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 998 cc (60.90 cu in) |
| Torque | 114.7 Nm (11.7 kgf-m or 84.6 ft.lbs) @ 9,500 rpm |
| Bore × stroke | 76.0 x 55 mm (3.0 x 2.2 inches) |
| Compression ratio | 12.7:1 |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 |
| Cooling system | Liquid |
| Fuel system | Injection. DFI with Mikuni 43mm Throttle Bodies (4) |
| Fuel control | Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) |
| Ignition | TCBI with Digital Advance |
| Starter | Electric |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Gearbox | 6-speed |
|---|---|
| Final drive | Chain (final drive) |
Chassis and suspension
| Frame | Semi-double cradle, high-tensile steel |
|---|---|
| Front suspension | 43mm inverted cartridge fork with adjustable preload, stepless rebound and compression damping adjustments / 4.7 in. |
| Rear suspension | Uni-Trak® with adjustable preload, stepless rebound and compression damping adjustments, adjustable ride height / 4.9 in. |
| Rake | 24.0° |
| Trail | 102 mm (4.0 inches) |
Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes | Double disc |
|---|---|
| Rear brakes | Single disc |
| Front tire | 120/70-ZR17 |
| Rear tire | 190/55-ZR17 |
Dimensions and weight
| Dry weight | 175.1 kg (386 lb) |
|---|---|
| Seat height | 813 mm (32.0 inches) |
| Overall length | 2,065 mm (81.3 inches) |
| Overall width | 706 mm (27.8 inches) |
| Overall height | 1,130 mm (44.5 inches) |
| Wheelbase | 1,389 mm (54.7 inches) |
| Ground clearance | 120 mm (4.7 inches) |
Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity | 17.03 L (4.50 US gal) |
|---|---|
| Fuel consumption | 6.21 L/100 km (16.1 km/l or 37.88 mpg) |
| Greenhouse gases | 144.1 CO 2 g/km. (CO2 – Carbon dioxide emission) |
Other specifications
| Color options | Lime Green, Passion Red, Candy Plasma Blue, Ebony |
|---|---|
| Price as new | US$ 11249. MSRP depends on country, taxes, accessories, etc. |
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