Know Better the Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R

Kawasaki did a simple change to the Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R 2013. Much of the new colors, but the most notable new feature is the electronic steering damper can adjust the steering damping according to vehicle speed.

Lime Green / Metallic Spark Black

Metallic Spark Black / Flat Fbony

Kawasaki developed with the help of a steering damper Ohlins. He became the first motorcycle manufacturer to use a new suspension of leading Swedish company Ohlins suspension which will become the standard in the future.

Pearl Flat White / Metallic Spark Black

Using a computer peripheral unit under the fuel tank, Ohlins steering damper system to calculate the rate of acceleration and deceleration and rotation speed rear wheel, then adjust the level of damping wheel automatically.

At low speeds, the damping will be reduced so that the handlebars be light to move. In harmony with increasing speed, the damping increases so that the vehicle is more stable at high speeds.

Other news, Kawasaki has two new color schemes for 2013 Ninja ZX-10R is a combination of Lime Green Metallic Flat Spark Black and Pearl White Metallic Spark Black combination.

Specifications Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R:

Engine: 998cc liquid cooling 4 cylinder in line 16 valve
Diameter and measures: 76.0 x 55.0 mm
Compression ratio: 13.0:1
Fuel supply: Fuel-injection
Clutch: Wet multi-plate with wired controller
Transmission: 6-speed
Final Drive: chain 17F/39R

Frame: Twin-spar aluminum

Front suspension:
- 43 mm inverted Showa BPF
- 3-way adjustable for spring preload
- Compression and rebound damping
- Travel 11.9 cm

Rear suspension:
- Horizontal back-link Showa gas-charged shock
- 4-way adjustable for spring preload
- High / low-speed compression and rebound damping
- Travel 12.5 cm

Front brake: 310 mm disc Tokico radial-mount 4-piston calipers
Rear brake: 220 mm disc 1-piston caliper

 
Tires:
- Front 120/70R17
- Rear 190/55R17

Weight: 200 kg
Wheelbase: 1.425 cm
Seat height: 81.28 cm
Tank capacity: 17 liters

Tweet