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2011 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R Sales to Resume in January

After placing a technical hold on the new Ninja ZX-10R sportbike in mid-December, Kawasaki announced that is expected to be lifted in late January and that sales of the highly-anticipated machine will resume as normal.

According to Kawasaki engineers, the proactive sales hold resulted from a finding that indicated possible surging of the intake valve spring when the unit is operated under unique riding conditions, such as on a racetrack.

The surge could cause the intake valve to seat improperly, resulting in poor engine performance. The camshaft, valve springs, and spring retainers are being replaced to prevent the valves from surging, without affecting engine performance.

We'll remind you that the all-new bike has a MSRP of $13,799 and is available in Flat Ebony and Lime Green. It’s said to boast the most advanced traction-control system in all of production motorcycling.

The MotoGP-derived S-KTRC, or Sport-Kawasaki Traction Control system works by processing every data point 200 times per second and then maximizes performance by subtly reducing power just before the amount of slippage exceeds the optimal traction zone, thus maximizing forward motion.

Powering the new Ninja is an all-new 998cc, 16-valve, DOHC, liquid-cooled inline-four engine, capable of developing 197 horsepower (or 207 horsepower with ram air in full effect).

Also, the 2011 ZX-10R is 22 pounds lighter than the 2010 model, the instrumentation which can be set to Normal Mode or Race Mode, while the new ECO Ride Indicator is showing favorable riding conditions to minimize fuel consumption.
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