Segment: Sport / Super Sport
Production started year: 2017
In 2017, the Japanese motorcycle manufacturer launched the Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10RR, a motorcycle that featured more engineering advantages from the world-class racing team and came in a faster, stronger, and more race-focused package than the ZX-10R.
Some of the differences between the ZX-10RR and ZX-10R included the paint scheme, where the RR featured the Winter Edition livery inspired by the company's WSBK team with a snowflake on the rear cowl and windshield and the RR logo embedded into the cover of the engine and a new key with the RR badge.
The bike was powered by a similar 999cc engine, with 200 hp on the clock but with a few modifications to accommodate the high-lift cams, with DLC-coated tappets for reduced friction and stiffer valve springs.
Another difference included the seven-spoke Marchesini wheels that came in a lighter package for reduced weight and improved handling dressed in a set of super-sticky Pirelli Supercorsa SP tires that improved cornering grip, which allowed the bike to go faster around corners.
Also, the suspension setup was revised to suit the single-seater motorcycle and the Pirelli tires, but also Kawasaki claimed that the RR delivered smoother weight transfer and less pitch than the standard model, which gave the rider confidence to ride faster on the track.
The 2017 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10RR featured the same wind tunnel-developed bodywork as its 10R brother but with more race-focused touches, such as the RR designation throughout the bike and the rear seat, replaced by an aerodynamic seat cover.
engine specs | Type: | Four stroke, four cylinder, DOHC, liquid cooled | Displacement: | 998 cm3 | Bore X Stroke: | 3.0x2.2 in OR 76 mm | Compression Ratio: | 13.0:1 | Horsepower: | / KW(hp)/RPM | Torque: | 84.6/11500 lb-ft/RPM OR 115/11500 Nm/RPM | Fuel System: | DFI |
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transmission specs | Gearbox: | 6-Speed | Clutch: | Wet Multi-plate | Primary Drive: | - | Final Drive: | Chain |
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chassis specs | Frame: | Aluminum perimeter | Front Suspension: | 43mm inverted Balance Free Fork, adjustable stepless rebound and compression damping, spring preload adjustability. | Rear Suspension: | Horizontal back-link with Balance Free gas-charged shock, stepless, dual-range (low-/high-speed) compression damping, stepless rebound damping, fully adjustable spring preload | Front Brake: | Intelligent Braking (KIBS), Brembo dual semi-floating 330mm discs with dual radial mounted monobloc 4-piston calipers | Rear Brake: | KIBS-controlled, single 220mm disc with aluminum single-piston caliper |
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dimension specs | Overall Length: | 82.3 in OR 2090 mm | Overall Width: | 29.1 in OR 739 mm | Seat Height: | 32.9 in OR 836 mm | Wheelbase: | 56.7 in OR 1440 mm | Ground Clearance: | 5.7 in OR 145 mm | Weight: | 454.2 lbs OR 206 kg | Fuel Capacity: | 4.5 gallons OR 17.0 L |
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tyres specs | Front: | 120/70 ZR17 | Rear: | 190/55 ZR17 |
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power system specs | Power pack: | - | Nominal Capacity: | - | Maximum Capacity: | - | Charger type: | - | Charging time (normal): | - | Charging time (quick): | - | Range: | - |
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