New 2011 Kawasaki ZX-10R versus 2010 Kawasaki ZX-10R: specifications compared
Updated: 19 November 2014
MCN has got its hands on the new Kawasaki ZX-10R’s specifications. We’ve picked out the main elements and compared them with the current bike’s details.
We estimated the power at 185bhp based on what the project leader told MCN last week – he said they had matched the BMWS1000RR. The price of the ZX-10R has yet to be announced, but we’ve heard it will be on a par with the class-leading BM.
So what’s the verdict – can the new Kawasaki topple the S1000RR?
2010 ZX-10R | 2011 ZX-10R | |
Price | £10,209 | £11,495 (estimate) |
Engine | 998cc, liquid-cooled, four cylinder | 998cc, liquid-cooled, four cylinder |
Power | 165.3bhp (tested at rear wheel) | 185bhp (estimated) |
Weight | 208 kg | 198kg |
Bore x stroke | 76.0 x 55.0 mm | 76.0 x 55.0mm |
Compression ratio | 12.9:1 | 13.0:1 |
Ignition | Digital | Digital with Sport-Kawasaki Traction Control (S-KTRC) |
Rake/trail | 25.5 degrees /110 mm | 25.0 degrees / 109.9mm |
Front tyre | 120/70ZR17 | 120/70 ZR17 |
Rear tyre | 190/55ZR17 | 190/55 ZR17 |
Wheelbase | 1415 mm | 1424.9mm |
Front suspension/wheel travel | 43 mm inverted fork, rebound, compression, spring preload adjustability |
43mm Big Piston Fork (BPF), rebound, compression and spring preload adjustability |
Rear suspension/wheel travel | Bottom-Link Uni-Trak. High/low-speed compression, rebound and preload adjust | Horizontal Back-link. High/low-speed compression, rebound and preload adjust |
Front brakes | 310 mm petal discs, radial-mount 4-piston calliper |
310 mm petal discs, radial-mount 4-piston calliper |
Rear brakes | Single 220mm petal disc | Single 220mm petal disc |
Seat height | 830mm | 812.8mm |
Fuel capacity | 17 litres | 17 litres |