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For the 2008 ZX-10R kawasaki engineers wanted to provide the enhanced communication between rider and machine that professional racers require to ride at the highest level

Model Year 2008
Engine type Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke In-Line Four
Displacement 998 cm³
Bore x stroke 76.0 x 55.0 mm
Compression ratio 12.9:1
Valve/Induction system DOHC, 16 valves
Maximum power 138.3 kW {188 PS} / 12,500 rpm
Maximum power with RAM Air 147.1 kW {200 PS} / 12,500 rpm
Maximum torque 113 N•m {11.5 kgf•m} / 8,700 rpm
Fuel system Fuel injection: ø43 mm x 4 (Keihin) with oval sub-throttles, dual injection
Ignition Digital
Starting Electric
Lubrication Forced lubrication, wet sump with oil cooler
Transmission 6-speed, return
Final Drive Sealed chain
Primary reduction ratio 1.611 (87/54)
Gear ratios: 1st 2.600 (39/15)
Gear ratios: 2nd 2.053 (39/19)
Gear ratios: 3rd 1.737 (33/19)
Gear ratios: 4th 1.550 (31/20)
Gear ratios: 5th 1.400 (28/20)
Gear ratios: 6th 1.304 (30/23)
Final reduction ratio 2.412 (41/17)
Clutch Wet multi-disc, manual
Frame type Backbone/Twin-tube, aluminium (Pressed/die-cast composite structure)
Rake/Trail 25.5° / 110 mm
Suspension, front 43 mm inverted fork with DLC coating,rebound and compression damping, spring preload adjustability and top-out springs
Suspension, rear Bottom-Link Uni-Trak with gas-charged shock and top-out spring. Stepless, dual-range (high/low-speed) Compression damping. Stepless Rebound damping. Fully adjustable Spring preload
Wheel travel, front 120 mm
Wheel travel, rear 125 mm
Tyre, front 120/70ZR17M/C (58W)
Tyre, rear 190/55ZR17M/C (75W)
Brakes, front Dual semi-floating 310 mm petal discs, 10-button aluminium rotor carrier Dual radial-mount, opposed 4-(aluminium) piston
Brakes, rear Single 220 mm petal disc Single-bore pin-slide, aluminium piston
Steering angle, left / right 27° / 27°
Dimensions (L x W x H) 2,110 mm x 710 mm x 1,135 mm
Wheelbase 1,415 mm
Ground Clearance 125 mm
Seat height 830 mm
Fuel capacity 17 litres
Dry weight 179 kg
Complies to EU emission limit EURO 3

 

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Key Features
- Incredible power-to-weight ratio
- Race-oriented performance
- Track-tuned handling
- Aggressive aerodynamic styling

High-Revving 599cc Four-Cylinder, DOHC Engine
- Compact, narrow and lightweight design
- Tri-axis crankshaft and transmission shaft layout optimizes the engine’s center of gravity, reduces pitch changes during heavy braking and gives the rider more-accurate feedback from the chassis
- Light and strong forged pistons
- Narrow engine design gives excellent ground clearance

Four-Valve Cylinder Head
- Low cylinder head height with compact valve train
- Intake ports and coolant passages developed using flow analysis for efficient cylinder filling, more power, and maximum cooling efficiency
- Forged sintered aluminum spring retainers are half the weight of steel retainers and allow higher rpm

Ram Air Induction
- Central ram air duct offers a straighter path to the airbox for maximum intake efficiency and provides the mounting surface for the instrument panel, eliminating brackets and weight
- Flow analysis used to design efficient ducts to the airbox that also prevent water from reaching the air filter
- Compact airbox and air cleaner are highly efficient and contribute to the minimal riding position

Digital Fuel Injection
- 38mm throttle bore helps produce more torque in the mid-range, while short throttle body length delivers good over-rev characteristics
- Ultra-fine atomizing injectors aid combustion efficiency, for better power output and lower fuel consumption

TCBI Ignition with Digital Advance
- High-speed 32-bit ECU processor provides precise engine management
- Spark plug-mounted ignition coils are compact and help reduce weight

Pre-chamber Equipped Under-seat Muffler
- Exhaust header design contributes to improved exhaust efficiency
- Exhaust pre-chamber located below the engine contributes to better mass centralization
- Under-seat silencer is small and light to help mass centralization and allow for a more aerodynamic tailsection

Six-Speed Transmission
- Cassette-type transmission with a racing-style gear stack allows easier trackside ratio changes
- Close ratio transmission increases circuit performance

Racing-Style Slipper Clutch
- Racing-type slipper clutch reduces chassis disturbance when making rapid downshifts
- Optional springs, spring retainers and shims are available to fine-tune the clutch for specific track conditions

Gear Position Sensor
- Gear position sensor gives instant information to the rider, this is especially useful for improving consistency when testing settings on the racetrack
- System is compatible with the semi-automatic shifters (legal in AMA Supersport racing), which temporarily cut ignition to facilitate clutchless shifts at full-throttle

Lightweight Twin-Spar Aluminum Perimeter Frame
- Twin-spar perimeter-type frame is a mix of pressed and cast aluminum components welded together. This combination minimizes frame weight while still providing high strength and stability for responsive handling
- Chassis’s optimum center of gravity makes for easy roll response - particularly important negotiating a series of s-turns or returning to vertical after exiting a corner

Uni-Trak® Rear Suspension
- Uni-Trak® rear suspension system features pillow ball upper mount for a more direct feel and improved feedback
- Compact frame and engine allow a longer swingarm, which makes it easier to control rear wheel powerslides
- Rear shock is fully adjustable for preload, compression and rebound damping. Ride height can be adjusted by adding/removing optional 1mm shims at the upper shock mount
- Equipped with a top-out spring which improves the rear wheel’s ability to follow the road surface when the rear end is light under hard braking
- Small piggyback shock reservoir is designed to save weight

41mm Inverted Cartridge Front Fork
- Fully-adjustable 41mm inverted cartridge fork provides exceptional rigidity
- Equipped with top-out springs so the front wheel better follows the road surface when the front end is light during hard acceleration
- Bottom mounted main fork spring completely submerged in oil, minimizing cavitation and delivering stable suspension performance even under demanding racetrack conditions
- Stiff settings are suitable for track use

Radial Mounted Front Disc Brakes
- Radial mounted four-piston, four-pad front brake calipers improve brake feel over a wider range of operation
- A separate brake pad is used for each piston. Individual pads provide increased cooling efficiency and can absorb more heat without deforming or losing brake feel at the lever than a large single pad, so they maintain consistent brake feel lap after lap
- Petal design brake discs offer excellent cooling and warp resistance

Aerodynamic Bodywork
- Design is the most aerodynamically efficient of any Ninja sportbike available
- Three-piece front fender with light and compact projector beam headlights and integrated front and rear turn signals add up to high aero efficiency
- Small but highly efficient ram air duct
- Exhaust system’s under-engine resonator allows the use of a smaller under-seat muffler, which allows a cleaner tail section further minimizing drag
- Different color panels create a sporty, aggressive image

Riding Position
- Ultra-compact chassis permits a ideal man-machine interface
- Slim fuel tank design makes it easier to grip the tank and seat when hanging off in a turn

Advanced Electronic Instrumentation
- Multifunction odometer, tripmeter, clock and lap timer/stopwatch

Engine type Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke In-Line 4
Displacement 599 cm³
Bore x stroke 67 x 42.5 mm
Compression ratio 13.9:1
Valve/Induction system DOHC, 16 valves
Maximum power 91.9 kW {125 PS} / 14,000 rpm
Maximum power with RAM Air 96.4 kW {131 PS} / 14,000 rpm
Maximum torque 66 N·m {6.7 kgf·m} / 11,700 rpm
Fuel system Fuel injection: ø38 mm x 4 (Keihin) with

ovalsub-throttles, dual injection
Ignition Digital
Starting Electric
Transmission 6-speed, return, cassette
Frame type Perimeter, pressed-aluminium
Rake/Trail 25°/110 mm
Suspension, front 41 mm inverted fork with top-out springs
Suspension, rear Bottom-Link Uni-Trak with gas-charged shock,

top-out spring and pillow ball upper mount
Wheel travel, front 120 mm
Wheel travel, rear 133 mm
Tyre, front 120/70ZR17M/C
Tyre, rear 180/55ZR17M/C
Brakes, front Dual semi-floating 300 mm (x t6 mm) petal discs
Brakes, rear Single 210 mm (x t5 mm) petal disc
Steering angle, left / right 27° / 27°
Dimensions (L x W x H) 2,105 mm x 720 mm x 1,125 mm
Wheelbase 1,405 mm
Seat height 820 mm
Fuel capacity 17 litres
Dry weight 167 kg
Automatic Headlights On (AHO) n/a
Complies to EU emission limit EURO 3