KAWASAKI Ninja ZX-10R (2005-2006) Specs, Performance & Photos

In 2006, the Japanese motorcycle manufacturer released the Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R, a supersport motorcycle designed for those riders who felt comfortable in racing leather equipment and came with an engine, chassis, and aerodynamic makeover while maintaining its top-of-class dominance.

It featured a new fuel injection system with ultra-fine atomizing injectors that worked with 43 mm throttle bodies and dual throttle valves, which delivered a boost in the mid-range power and more linear power delivery.

The new frame featured a revised stiffness balance, new engine mounts, a more centralized mass, a relocated swingarm pivot, and an Ohlins steering damper that offered a nimble yet stable handling performance.

The frame featured a combination of pressed and cast aluminum components welded together that created the twin-spar backbone-type design and also kept the weight to a minimum while still providing high strength and stability with responsive handling.

As for power, the 2006 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R took its thrust from a 998cc four-stroke four-cylinder liquid-cooled engine that delivered an output power of 175 hp at 11,700 rpm and 115 Nm (85 lb-ft) of torque with a peak at 9,500 rpm.

The bike rolled on a set of six-spoke cast aluminum wheels that were as light as race-specific wheels thanks to its six-spoke design that required less material between spokes, which made the rim thinner and lighter.