The Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R is a motorcycle in the Ninja sport bike series from the Japanese manufacturer Kawasaki , the successor to the Ninja ZX-9R . It was originally released in 2004 and has been updated and revised throughout the years. It combines an ultra-narrow chassis, low weight, and radial brakes. In 2004 and 2005 the ZX-10R won Best Superbike from Cycle World magazine, and the international Masterbike competition.
24-502: Kawasaki engineers used a stacked design for a liquid-cooled, 998 cc (60.9 cu in) inline four-cylinder engine. The crankshaft axis, input shaft, and output shaft of the Ninja ZX-10R engine are positioned in a triangular layout to reduce engine length, while the high-speed generator is placed behind the cylinder bank to reduce engine width. With a bore and stroke of 76 mm × 55 mm (3.0 in × 2.2 in),
48-438: A beefed-up crankcase, Marchesini seven-spoke forged aluminum rims, a bi-directional quickshifter , and a single seat. The model was a limited-run of 500 units. For the 2018 race season, Kawasaki adopted the motto "Ninja Spirit" due to race organisers imposing technical penalties based on Kawasaki's analysed prior successes, resulting in limitations to the maximum revs their engine could achieve in race operation. Kawasaki asserted
72-453: A completely new design, adjustable foot-pegs, larger throttle bodies, a horizontal rear suspension, lighter three-spoke wheels, Showa Big Piston Fork (BPF) front suspension, and an LCD panel dashboard. The 2012 model is identical to the 2011. In the 2013 models, the front damper was replaced with an Ohlins electronic front steering dampener. Tom Sykes in 2013 became the first Superbike World Champion for Kawasaki since Scott Russell and
96-402: Is calculated by proprietary Kawasaki software. The S-KTRC updated with an added launch control mode, a quickshifter , and engine brake control. Also, optional smarter KIBS cornering ABS. Because of its predictive as opposed to reactive nature, Kawasaki touts this system of S-KTRC as the most advanced of all current traction control systems. Some of the changes mechanically that are now lighter are
120-400: Is claimed to be almost as light as special purpose race wheels. Since the 2006 model, the sidewall profile of the rear tire has been increased from 190/50/ZR17 to 190/55/ZR17. The 2004 model was the debut of the Ninja ZX-10R with minor updates in 2005. It was compact, and with a chassis rivaling those of a 600cc sportbike and with a short wheelbase and a high power-to-weight ratio, which helped
144-405: Is used on older motorcycles. On modern motorcycles the engine management ECU itself performs the required calculations for the intervention. They can provide a near-perfect gear shift in tens of milliseconds. The load on the transmission is generally reduced (or " unloaded ") by cutting off the ignition and/or fuel supply of the engine, or by disengaging the clutch. After the shift is completed,
168-414: The load at the transmission allowing the engine speed to match the transmission speed of the next gear and permit the gear to slip (and engage) into place. However, the method of sensing and reducing the load can vary. Typically, the sensor is mounted in a way that it is a functional part of the gear shift linkage. The shift action by the rider, results in an actuation force on the sensor. Depending on
192-404: The vehicle and allow for faster gear shifting (usually shifting in less than 50 milliseconds) and is thus a popular performance enhancement for motorcycles . Almost all quickshifters for upshifts on motorcycles work on the same basis: a microcontroller detects the gear shift action via a sensor, calculates the shift timing, and momentarily cuts off the ignition , resulting in a reduction of
216-467: The ZX-10R engine's one-piece cylinder, and crankcase assembly reduces weight and increases rigidity. The DOHC are machined from Chromoly steel, built for strength; four valves per cylinder improve high-rpm breathing; and the forged, lightweight pistons offer high heat resistance to further enhance the bike's power-to-weight ratio . In addition to liquid cooling, the ZX-10R engine has an oil cooler adjacent to
240-410: The details below. Request from 172.68.168.226 via cp1108 cp1108, Varnish XID 763897086 Upstream caches: cp1108 int Error: 429, Too Many Requests at Fri, 29 Nov 2024 05:41:19 GMT Quickshifter A quickshifter or quick shifter is a device that eliminates the need to use the clutch or throttle when shifting gears on a manual transmission . This can increase the safety and comfort of
264-420: The engine torque i.e., load needs to return to the level prior to the shift to continue accelerating. To avoid a hard shock reaction on the chain drive, stand-alone modules can activate the cut cylinders in a staggered, controlled manner. To achieve this at least two separate control channels are required. Since the engine load is both reduced and reinstated in a precise and controlled manner (if tuned correctly) by
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#1732858879058288-414: The fairing and the individual fairing centre section pieces where now fused into one moulding. The 2011 ZX-10R underwent a major overhaul both mechanically and visually. Most notably, Kawasaki introduced their Sport Kawasaki Traction Control (S-KTRC) system as standard. It predicts when traction will be lost and adapts accordingly. Also new are an ABS option called Kawasaki Intelligent Braking System (KIBS),
312-564: The first on a ZX-10R. Stuart Easton won the 2014 Macau Grand Prix . Jonathan Rea won the 2015 Superbike World Championship season . Jeremy Toye holds the Heavyweight (Open) lap record at the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb . The 2016 ZX-10R received a major update. With a claimed 197 hp with ram-air intake at 13,000 rpm. The electronics now use a Bosch five-axis Internal Measurement Unit (IMU). A sixth degree
336-431: The handling. The exhaust system was fully titanium with a single muffler. Among other changes, the 2006 model had twin underseat exhausts which contributed to a 5 kg (11 lb) increase in dry weight. The engine remained largely unchanged. The ZX-10R was all new for its launch for the 2008 model year. There was a dramatic change in appearance with the bike with a much more angular front end. Kawasaki moved away from
360-456: The master cylinder is a radial Brembo. The brake lines are now braided stainless-steel. A first for production sport bikes a 43 mm Showa Balance Free Fork derived from WSBK. Kawasaki also offers Race Kit parts for chassis and engine. Kawasaki released a homologation special, the ZX-10RR with the modified cylinder head. Race-kit parts can be ordered such as high lift cams, DLC coated valve train,
384-470: The microcontroller, using a quickshifter is less damaging to the transmission than clutchless gear shifting without a quickshifter. A bi-directional quickshifter is a quickshifter that works on both directions of gearshift - upshifts and downshifts. Many quickshifters are bi-directional (sometimes called auto blippers ), the term quickshifter alone is ambiguous since many are only "mono-directional" quickshifters that only work in one direction, like
408-425: The new rules would affect their machines more than the other manufacturers, resulting in their reaction: "The spirit of accepting a challenge of striving for on-track excellence, and never giving up.". In late 2018 Kawasaki released a homologation special run of 500 ZX-10RR machines having a redesigned engine with modifications including finger cam followers that allowed for higher revs and greater power output. This
432-525: The oil filter to reduce oil temperatures. Slosh analysis was also used to design the internal structure of the oil pan, thereby reducing windage losses and helping to maintain low oil temperatures. A multi-plate wet slipper clutch transfers power to a six-speed, close-ratio transmission ideal for closed-course competition. The back-torque limiter automatically disengages the clutch (partially) under hard downshifting at high engine speeds to prevent rear-wheel hop during corner entry. A new six-spoke wheel design
456-433: The sensor system alone or fully integrated in a quick shift module, normally has the flexibility to both set the required upshift direction (push / pull) and force sensitivity to detect the correct shift moment. In comparison with the mechanical type these relevant features ensure a more accurate, error free, shift detection for after-market applications, depending on rider preference, use case and, set correctly, reduce wear on
480-475: The shift linkage design the sensor specifically reacts either on a push or pull action. Mechanical, linear, sensors typically close a micro switch at a factory preset force level in one particular direction only. A more versatile sensor design uses a strain gauge to measure the level of the applied force in either direction. The design is typically linear (rod mounted) but can also be rotative (axle mounted). A dedicated micro controller, either purposely part of
504-464: The slipper clutch, balancer, crankshaft as well as pistons. A less restrictive air filter and larger air box as well as a lighter less restrictive exhaust system. A new transmission that is cassette style is vertically stacked. The previous petal rotors that have been in use since 2004 are now replaced with circular rotors. They are now also larger from 310 mm (12.2 in) to now 330 mm (13.0 in). The calipers are now Brembo M50 Monoblock and
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#1732858879058528-426: The transmission gear selection system. Electronic sensor designs may be more complex and expensive but other than the above-mentioned advantages, may also be more reliable due to having no moving parts . The control module generally intervenes on the ignition and/or fuel supply to reduce the load on the transmission while shifting. Often an after-market stand-alone module, separate from the engine control unit (ECU),
552-420: The twin underseat exhausts of the 2006–2007 model to a more conventional single side exhaust. The compression ratio of the engine was raised. The 2009 model received only slight changes to the transmission from the 2008 model. The shift shaft was upgraded to allow smoother shifts. The 2010 model received slight changes from the 2009 model, including, upgraded Öhlins steering damper, headlights were recessed into
576-486: Was used by World Superbike riders Jonathan Rea and Leon Haslam during 2019. Production of the 2020 model year ZX-10R benefited from racing experience, having piston and cylinder head components previously available only on the ZX-10RR. Official website (United States) Inline four engine Too Many Requests If you report this error to the Wikimedia System Administrators, please include
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