KAWASAKI ZX-10RR (2018) Specs, Performance & Photos

The Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R is a sports motorcycle part of the Ninja series. It debuted in 2004 as a replacement model for the Kawasaki Ninja ZX-9R. The bike was updated and revised over the years, combining an ultra-narrow chassis, low weight, and radial brakes.

In 2017, the Japanese motorcycle manufacturer made a homologation special machine available under the ZX-10RR designation. It featured a modified cylinder head and was manufactured in only 500 units.

It had optional race-kit parts like high lift cams, a DLC-coated valve train, a beefed-up crankcase, a bi-directional quick-shifter, and seven-spoke forged aluminum Marchesini wheels.

In 2018, the maker released another homologation special run of the Ducati ZX-10RR. It was also made in 500 units and featured a redesigned engine with finger cam followers, allowing for higher revs and more power. In 2019, the bike was used by Jonathan Rea and Leon Haslam.

Visually, the bike packed standard features, such as a full fairing with two headlights, a small windscreen, a single seat, a single exhaust system mounted on the right side, and lightweight seven-spoke forged aluminum wheels.

As for the power figures, the 2018 Kawasaki ZX-10RR had its soul brought to life by a 998cc four-stroke four-cylinder liquid-cooled engine that delivered an output power of 200 hp at 13,000 rpm and 114 Nm (84 lb-ft) torque at 11,500 rpm.