2007 Model Information MODEL CODE: MODEL NAME:

ZX1000D7FA

ZX-10R

SPECIAL EDITION

The Ultimate Ninja with Special Edition Graphics When it comes to the Ninjas, Kawasaki has a simple goal: to ensure that every bike bearing the Ninja name is the No.1 circuit performer in its category. Why? Because we want every Ninja rider to experience the unique brand of excitement and exhilaration that only the Ninjas have to offer. And Kawasaki wants every racer to know that when he rolls up to the starting line on a Ninja and snaps that visor shut, his bike has the potential to win. As they do for all the Ninjas, Kawasaki engineers drew heavily from the latest technology, know-how from many years of developing supersport machines and even a few hints from the factory’s MotoGP effort. The Ninja ZX-10R is an expression of Kawasaki’s commitment to building the most exciting supersport bikes in the world. Rider or racer, when it comes to hard-core machines, everyone knows that the Ninja ZX-10R is the ultimate supersport bike. This is proved by the ZX-10R being voted World’s Best Superbike again in the MasterBike awards. Riders who have experienced the ZX-10R’s awesome engine performance at full throttle will find it hard to believe, but Kawasaki engineers found ways to unleash such usable power from the ZX-10R’s engine. A Reduced mechanical loss and improved combustion efficiency resulted in power across the rev range while, in fact, to comfortably meeting Euro-III emissions regulations and maintaining the awesome output with smooth, linear delivery.

The 10R was designed to be the No.1 performer on the circuit. The chassis is configured to reduce lap times, the engine output is phenomenal and aerodynamic performance is outstanding. This is a serious track-oriented bike developed for supersport riders looking for high excitement in a litreclass bike and a dominating track-day tool. Riders seriously considering racing will find the 10R to be an excellent racing platform.

More Power, Better Power The fuel injection system and toolbox full of friction reducing tricks allow the liquid cooled, DOHC, 16-valve, power unit to churn out mind-altering horsepower and still meet Euro-III emissions standards. The fuel injection system, with its 43 mm throttle bodies and dual throttle valves gets new, ultra-fine-atomising injectors. Especially notable is the strong mid-range power. Power delivery is linear, and off-corner acceleration is simply mind-boggling.

Track-tuned Handling The top chassis in its category, 10R benefits from design to help riders get around the track faster. An ideal CG and stiffness balance and centralised mass, and swingarm pivot location combine to make the 10R a potent track performer. A race-spec Öhlins steering damper is fitted as standard equipment.

Race-oriented Performance The combination of a short wheelbase with a long swingarm gives the Ninja ZX-10R incredibly nimble yet stable handling performance. The concave tank top and an idealised relationship between pegs, handlebars and seat, creates an aggressive, compact riding position. Close-ratio transmission, slipper clutch, radial mount calipers, petal disc brakes and fully adjustable suspension are also all designed to make the 10R unbeatable on the track.

Aggressive New Styling One look says it all: this machine was born for the circuit. No frills, nothing superfluous. This is the most purposeful looking machine in its category. A perfect example of function expressed as form. The fairing significantly gives the 10R’s aerodynamic efficiency at high speeds. Aerodynamic performance and looks are further improved by the dual under-seat muffler.

SUPERIOR CORNERING PERFORMANCE One of the most significant things we have learned over the years is that on the racetrack, maximum power is important – but it isn’t everything. To go quickly on the track, the rider has to get into the turns smoothly, even under hard braking, he must be able to hold or even adjust his line mid-turn, and then be able to get the gas on early to make a strong corner exit – because it is this corner exit speed which ultimately decides how fast the rider can go down the straightaway. To achieve these goals Kawasaki engineers and test riders took the tricks they learned from years of racing and developing supersport machines and applied them to the 10R’s chassis, thoroughly investigating both static and kinetic centres of gravity. They also redesigned the 10R’s power curve for more power in the mid range and more linear power delivery across the rpm range. SMOOTH POWER DELIVERY +With the 10R churning out the same torque in 1st, 2nd and 3rd gears as the GP bike (and consequently the same back-torque), controlled power delivery is becoming more and more important. To offer greater stability on corner entry, the crankshaft’s flywheel mass was increased in 2006. The increased mass helped prevent the rear wheel from locking when shutting off the gas, and helps the slipper clutch better prevent wheel hop. Off-corner acceleration was also improved, thanks to a greater resistance to wheeling in 1st, 2nd and 3rd gears. Throttle control is simply superb. +Corner exit performance was indirectly improved by the more linear power characteristics of the new ‘06 engine and the stronger mid-range performance, both of which significantly improve off-corner acceleration. +Round throttle pulley reduces throttle load and the ECU mapping results in smooth transitional power characteristics when getting back on the gas exiting a turn. It also makes for smooth throttle work when getting on and off the gas during city riding or in the twisties.

OTHER FEATURES +Formidable front brake performance is delivered with a radial-pump master cylinder that offers superb feel at the lever.

MORE POWER-LESS WEIGHT +Liquid-cooled, DOHC, 16-valve, 998 cc engine benefited from a thorough package of friction-reducing tricks that contribute to increased power across the rev range. +Ultra-fine-atomising injectors feed 43 mm throttle bodies fitted with dual throttle valves. Improved fuel atomisation, thanks to a droplet size of a mere 50 microns, boosts combustion efficiency for greater power output, more linear power delivery and a smooth, step-free torque curve.

+The higher location of the engine (compared to the ‘05 bike) allows the AC generator to be relocated from behind the cylinders to the crankshaft end without compromising the bike’s bank angle. The result is a gain in power as well as reduced engine weight. +The lightweight Denso radiator has tightly packed cores for improved cooling. +The dual under-seat exhaust system features a 4-2-1-2 design. The advanced exhaust system locates oxygen sensors upstream of the two catalysers (one in the first collector and one in the second). Feedback from those sensors is used to control exhaust temperature to ensure low emissions which meet the Euro-III standards. +Also contributing to the 10R’s low emissions (and the increased power) are ultra-fine atomizing injectors which are re-angled and located closer to the intake valves. These injectors significantly improve air/fuel atomization, for more output and cleaner emissions. +The all-titanium exhaust system also uses a butterfly valve to control exhaust pulses within the exhaust pipes to ensure smooth power delivery across the rpm range.

AERODYNAMICS One way to make a bike quicker is to increase its power; the other is reduce wind resistance. Since we already had an abundance of power we decided to get serious about aerodynamics. One look tells you that this bike is all business. The fairing, seat cowl and dual under-seat exhaust system deliver excellent aerodynamics, especially in the upper speed ranges. The slippery aerodynamics package is worth 7.5 kW of power at 280 km/h.

+The front cowl design is aerodynamically very efficient at higher speeds. On the racetrack, this reduction in wind resistance can make a big difference in lap times.

+The shape of the rear seat cowl improves airflow around the rear of the machine, reducing drag-inducing (and speed-sapping) turbulence. +The dual under-seat exhaust also reduces drag by eliminating the turbulence and drag caused by the mufflers.

READY TO RACE The ZX-10R is designed to be circuit ready, right out of the crate. We made sure you would have all the tools you need to be able to go straight from your garage to the track for another day of chiselling away at lap times. +An adjustable Öhlins steering damper with relief valve and twin-tube design is fitted as standard equipment. The second tube, which acts like a reservoir tank, and the damper internals ensure stable damping performance even under race-use conditions. (Even if the damping fluid within the cylinder gets hot it will not froth.) This race-quality unit was developed in collaboration with Öhlins specially for the Ninja ZX-10R. +A hybrid instrument cluster gives at-a-glance information on the 10R’s operating conditions. An important consideration when you can’t take your eyes off the track for more than a millisecond. New technology gives the illusion that the display is further away, making it easier for eyes to change focus. The instrument layout features an analogue tachometer and easy-to-read digital speedometer, both illuminated from behind with LED lights. Adjustable illumination has four levels of brightness. Features such as the lap timer and clock functions remain. +From its concave fuel tank top that allows you to tuck in behind the low screen, to the narrow, waisted tank that keeps your knees from creating excessive drag, the ZX-10R’s ergos are designed for the track. C That said, an ideal relationship between handlebars, seat and footpegs make this a surprisingly comfortable machine to ride on the street as well. +The riding position was specially designed to make the 10R as racer-friendly as possible.

+The narrow frame and engine create an overall narrow package, allowing the rider to keep his or her knees and feet close together. +Sculpted fuel tank conforms to the rider’s legs and is narrow at the rear, allowing riders to hug the tank with their knees and keep out of the slipstream. +Micro inner fender is lightweight and contributes to laminar flow of air around the rear wheel. +Flush-surface LED tail light curves up slightly over the top of the seat cowl, making the 10R very visible to the drivers of high vehicles.

CHASSIS +Like the ZX-RR, the 10R chassis minimises the distance between the steering stem and swingarm pivot to create a compact, responsive package. +Massive braced swingarm of all-new design delivers the rigidity needed for a machine with the ZX-10R’s horsepower. Long swingarm design reduces the engine’s leverage on the rear suspension, for excellent suspension action and superb road holding qualities. Specially configured for high torsional rigidity and more flexible lateral rigidity, this “balanced flex” contributes significantly to the 10R’s brilliant handling qualities. Amazingly lightweight, the swingarm weighs about the same as the ZX-6R swingarm. +Highly rigid 43 mm inverted fork is fully adjustable and features settings that are biased towards track riding. +A super-hard DLC coating (Diamond-Like Carbon) on the outer surface of the inner fork tubes reduces sliding friction (stiction) and improves action, especially in situations where the suspension is subjected to heavy loads, such as during braking or when banked over. While the coating provides its greatest benefits on the racetrack, street riding is also notably smoother. The increased surface hardness also helps to prevent scratches and damage to the tubes. +Both front and rear suspension are fitted with top-out springs for stable suspension performance.

Because the top-out springs regulate suspension elongation, the rider will also experience less nose dive feel under heavy braking after hard acceleration, as well as greater stability when getting back on the gas after hard braking. +Linkage-equipped rear gas shock with reservoir is fully adjustable.

+Lightweight aluminium suspension linkage reduces chassis weight and contributes to the responsive rear suspension action. +Rear ride height is shim-adjustable. BRAKES

+The Ninja ZX-10R was the first production supersport bike to feature petal brake discs. This unique disc shape improves cooling and helps prevent disc warp. They are also lighter than conventional discs. +Radial-pump front brake master cylinder operates the dual 300 mm front discs. Radial 4-pot opposed-piston calipers with 4 independent pads deliver impressive stopping performance with excellent feel at the lever. +The lightweight 220 mm rear petal disc is operated by a lightweight single-piston caliper.

SPECIFICATIONS ENGINE Type Displacement Bore and Stroke Valve system Fuel system Ignition Starting Lubrication

Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke Inline Four 998 cc 76 x 55mm DOHC, 16 valves Fuel injection: ø 43 mm x 4 Digital Electric Forced lubrication, wet sump with oil cooler

DRIVETRAIN Transmission Final drive Clutch

6-speed Sealed Chain Wet multi-disc, manual

FRAME Type Tyre:

front rear

Backbone/Twin-tube, aluminium (Pressed/die-cast composite structure) 120/70 17 190/55 17

SUSPENSION Front: Type Rear: Type

43 mm inverted telescopic fork with top-out springs Bottom-Link Uni-Trak with gas-charged shock and top-out spring

BRAKES Front: Type Caliper Rear: Type Caliper

Dual semi-floating 300 mm petal discs Dual radial-mount, opposed 4-piston, 4-pad Single 220 mm petal disc Single-piston

DIMENSIONS Overall length Overall width Overall height Wheelbase Seat height Dry weight Fuel capacity

2065 mm 705 mm 1130 mm 1390 mm 825 mm 175 mm 17 litres

PERFORMANCE Maximum power Maximum torque

184 PS / 11,700 rpm 115 Nm / 9,500 rpm

The specifications mentioned here apply to and have been achieved by production models under standard operating conditions. We intend only to give a fair description of the vehicle and its performance capabilities but these specifications may not apply to every machine supplied for sale. Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Ltd. reserves the right to alter specifications without prior notice. Equipment illustrated, colours and specifications may vary to meet individual markets.

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