Kawasaki ZX-10 Specs (Top Speed | Horsepower | Weight)

The Kawasaki ZX-10 (reduced effect) motorcycle specifications include a 997 cc (60.84 cu in) engine, a 6-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 261 kg (575.4 lb).

Key specifications

1988-1990Model years
997 ccDisplacement
261 kgWet weight
22 LFuel tank
Model years covered
198819891990

Year-specific specification changes

No material specification changes from the 1988 baseline were found in the available data.

How the Kawasaki ZX-10 (reduced effect) compares

This compares the motorcycle with all Kawasaki models in this specifications database. The blue marker is this model and the grey line is the Kawasaki database average.

Displacement997 cc
Low 84 ccAverage 687 ccHigh 1,700 cc

About 45% higher than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 75th percentile across Kawasaki models.

Wet weight261 kg
Low 70.3 kgAverage 208 kgHigh 383.1 kg

About 25% heavier than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 79th percentile across Kawasaki models.

Fuel capacity22 L
Low 3.8 LAverage 15.3 LHigh 24 L

About 44% larger than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 96th percentile across Kawasaki models.

This model Kawasaki database average

Kawasaki database percentile rankings

Percentiles show where this motorcycle sits across the Kawasaki specifications database. They are descriptive database rankings, not performance ratings.

Displacement75th

997 cc — larger displacement than about 75% of Kawasaki models.

Wet weight79th

261 kg — heavier than about 79% of Kawasaki models, or lighter than about 21%.

Fuel capacity96th

22 L — larger than about 96% of Kawasaki fuel tanks in this database.

Mechanical overview

Engine layout snapshot

In-line four, four-stroke • 997 cc • Liquid cooled
Chassis snapshot

6-speed • Chain (final drive) • 120/70-17 front / 160/60-18 rear

Additional useful specifications

Front tire size 120/70-17
Rear tire size 160/60-18
Front tire width 120 mm
Front tire aspect ratio 70%
Front rim diameter 17 in
Rear tire width 160 mm
Rear tire aspect ratio 60%
Rear rim diameter 18 in
Bore/stroke ratio 1.28:1 (Oversquare)

Engine specifications

Engine type In-line four, four-stroke
Displacement 997 cc (60.84 cu in)
Bore × stroke 74.0 x 58 mm (2.9 x 2.3 inches)
Compression ratio 11.0:1
Valves per cylinder 4
Cooling system Liquid
Fuel control Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)

Transmission and drivetrain

Gearbox 6-speed
Final drive Chain (final drive)

Brakes, wheels and tires

Front brakes Dual disc
Rear brakes Single disc
Front tire 120/70-17
Rear tire 160/60-18

Dimensions and weight

Wet weight 261 kg (575.4 lb)

Fuel and emissions

Fuel capacity 22.00 L (5.81 US gal)

Performance

Top speed 231.0 km/h (143.5 mph)

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