KAWASAKI Ninja ZX-10R ABS (2011-2012) Specs, Performance & Photos

The Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R was a sports bike part of the Ninja series in Kawasaki's range. The bike debuted in 2004 as a successor to the Kawasaki Ninja ZX-9R and continued production until the Present (2023).

The bike combined an ultra-narrow chassis, low weight, and radial brakes. Over its production time, the bike was constantly updated. The 2004 and 2005 models won Cycle World magazine's "Best Superbike" title and the international Masterbike competition.

In 2011, the Japanese motorcycle manufacturer launched the Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R ABS, a model that received a significant modification in the visual and performance departments.

The most notable features were represented by the Sport Kawasaki Traction Control (S-KTRC) system as a standard option and a new Kawasaki Intelligent Braking System (KIBS). Other changes included the adjustable footpegs, a horizontally mounted rear shock, lighter wheels, revised suspensions, and an LCD panel.

The 2011 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R ABS had installed a 998cc four-stroke liquid-cooled four-cylinder engine underneath its fuel tank, managed by a fuel injection system, delivering 179 hp with a peak force at 11,000 rpm and 113 Nm (83 lb-ft) torque at 11,500 rpm.

The engine was coupled to a six-speed manual transmission with a wet multi-disc clutch that sent the power to the rear wheel through a final chain drive, pushing the motorcycle to a top speed of 297 kph (184 mph).