Kawasaki Ninja - Manual (Page 2)

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N I N J A Z X - 1 0 R
When the engineers set out to design the all-new 2008 Ninja ® ZX ™ -10R, they decided a completely fresh approach was
needed: Build a Superbike race machine first—then re-engineer it into a street legal bike. The team set out by enlisting past
and present world-class factory riders then added the formidable engineering talents from the powerhouse Kawasaki MotoGP
team. The result? The next-generation ZX-10R—a bike built on the track to dominate the street. Besides delivering astonishing
acceleration, laser-precise handling and eyeball-popping braking forces, the new ZX-10R advances the bike/rider interface to
previously unimaginable levels. Simply put, this new Ninja provides racebike feedback that helps you analyze the road or track
surface and instantly respond. So critical is this connection in racing, we even maximized the contact area between rider and
machine to improve it—even at extreme lean angles. Add Kawasaki’s first production electronic ignition management system for
rear wheel spin and radical MotoGP design influences, and you can see why we have our sights set on the AMA Superbike title.
L I M E G R E E N • C A N D Y P L A S M A B L U E • M ETAL L I C D I A B L O B L A C K
1 The all-new aerodynamic fairing features
a central Ram Air intake between the
twin projector beam headlights. The
design reduces turbulence around the
rider’s helmet.
• Rerouting the intake path for the Ram Air
through the frame for a straighter shot
improves intake efficiency. Other updates
include a larger airbox, oval-shaped velocity
stacks and a higher-flowing air filter.
• The very compact, narrow and lightweight
engine design incorporates a one-piece upper
crankcase and cylinder casting that offers
exceptional rigidity and less weight.
2 Second-generation instrumentation with
anti-glare glass features an easy-to-
read, centrally located tachometer and
speedometer. A race-ready, twin-tube
factory Öhlins steering damper is fitted
standard.
• A high-efficiency, liquid-cooled aluminum oil
cooler dissipates heat quickly to help keep
the power from fading away.
• The 4-valve per cylinder head features
smaller, reshaped exhaust valves and
polished ports that help boost peak
performance. Higher-lift camshafts help
increase top-end power.
3 New larger yet thinner 310mm petal-
shaped front brake rotors are gripped
by new strong 4-piston radial-mount
calipers with new dual pads replacing
the four individual pads for improved
initial bite and better progressive feel.
• The radial-pump direct actuation master
cylinder provides exceptional braking feel and
power at the adjustable front brake lever.
• Revisions to the overall stiffness and balance
of the twin-spar aluminum frame result in a
more responsive Ninja ZX-10R that’s ready for
track-day exhilaration.
M O T O G P I N S P I R E D
Professional rider on a closed course.
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