KAWASAKI Ninja ZX-10R (2015-2016) Specs, Performance & Photos

The 2016 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R released by the Japanese motorcycle manufacturer had two World Superbike Championship titles under its belt and was designed for race-winning performance with the proven technology that launched the Kawasaki Racing Team (KRT) to world dominance.

The 2016 model came with a major update that included the new Bosch five-axis Internal Measurement Unit (IMU) and an updated Sports Kawasaki Traction Control (S-KTRC) system that featured a new launch control mode, a quickshifter, and engine control, which Kawasaki stated that was the most advanced of all current traction control systems at the time.

Also, the bike featured some mechanical changes that included a lighter slipper clutch, balancer, crankshaft, pistons, exhaust system, and a less restrictive air filter with a larger air box. In addition, the model replaced the petal disc rotors that were used since 2004 with round circular ones that were 20 mm larger from 310 to 330 mm and also replaced the calipers with Brembo M50 Monoblok.

In the performance department, the 2016 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R featured a new, more powerful 998cc four-stroke four-cylinder liquid-cooled engine with a new computer-controlled electronic throttle valve system that delivered an output power of 200 hp with a peak at 13,000 rpm, 210 hp at 13,000 rpm with the ram-air intake working at full potential, and 114 Nm (84 lb-ft) of torque at 11,600 rpm.

It also featured a new front cowl that provided better aerodynamics and improved handling at high speeds and a new Kawasaki Racing Team-inspired livery with Lime Green and Ebony paint.