KAWASAKI Ninja ZX-10R (2013-2014) Specs, Performance & Photos

In 2014, the Japanese motorcycle manufacturer released the Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R, a sports bike in the Kawasaki's Ninja series that featured an ultra-narrow chassis and the latest technology advantages, which offered excellent performance.

An interesting feature of the 2014 Kawasaki was the electronic steering damper made in collaboration with Ohlins, controlled by an Electronic Control Unit (ECU), which reacted to acceleration, deceleration, and rear wheel speed for an ideal level of damping force in various riding scenarios.

It also featured the Sports Kawasaki Traction Control (S-KTRC) system that ensured the optimal amount of traction control and the Power Mode selector that allowed the rider to choose the best power delivery to match riding conditions.

The bike featured an aluminum alloy frame that offered optimal flex and rigidity, sharp steering characteristics, crisp handling, and a smooth ride provided by the 43 mm adjustable Big Pison Fork (BPF) on the front and the horizontal Back-link adjustable shock absorber on the rear.

The 2014 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R was brought to life by a 998cc four-stroke, four-cylinder liquid-cooled engine with a digital fuel injection system that featured a secondary injector for maximized power characteristics at high rpm.

As for the power figures, the 2014 Kawasaki Ninja delivered an output power of 200 hp with a peak at 13,000 rpm and 114 Nm (84 lb-ft) of torque available at 11,500 rpm.