KAWASAKI Ninja ZX-10R (2014-2015) Specs, Performance & Photos

In 2015, the Japanese motorcycle manufacturer launched the Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R, a World Superbike Championship-proven motorcycle powered by a 998cc engine tuned for optimal power delivery on the track or street and designed for a low center of gravity that resulted in more responsive handling.

The bike featured the Sports Kawasaki Traction Control that offered three different riding modes for personal preference, road conditions, and skill level, such as level one, which offered maximum grip, level two for intermediate use, and level three for slippery and wet conditions.

To handle the massive controllable power of the engine, the cast aluminum twin-spar frame was made of seven pieces that featured optimum flex characteristics, cornering performance, and lightweight and a cast aluminum swingarm designed to match the frame.

Also, the Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R featured an electronically controlled steering damper, made in collaboration with Ohlins, controlled by an Electronic Control Unit (ECU) that provided the ideal amount of damping force in a wide range of riding scenarios.

In the power department, the 2015 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R packed a 998cc four-stroke, four-cylinder liquid-cooled engine that worked in tandem with the chassis for linear power delivery and featured a compact, lightweight, and narrow design.

As for the power figures, the 2015 model 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.