2017 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10RR Performance And Engine Review

2017 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10RR Style And Engine Review. Kawasaki has taken its superbike up another level, introducing the newest ZX-10RR at I...

2017 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10RR Style And Engine Review. Kawasaki has taken its superbike up another level, introducing the newest ZX-10RR at Intermot. Confined to just 500 units in Europe (we’ll must wait to listen to if any units will likely be reserved for the United states), the double-R was made with feedback from the championship-winning World Superbike program, and Kawasaki hopes to discover the ZX-10RR filling supersport and superbike paddocks inside the seasons ahead.

2017 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10RR

2017 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10RR Performance

The ZX-10RR includes a modified cylinder head over to accommodate higher-lift camshafts from a new RR race kit (sold separately) and new reinforced crankcases to boost durability. Meanwhile, Kawasaki gave the tappets a diamond-like coating to lower friction and enhance efficiency. Kawasaki claims a peak energy output of 197.3 hp at 13000 rpm (207.1 hp with ram air) while torque has a claimed peak of 83.7 lb-ft. at 11500 rpm.

Matching other high-end superbikes, the ZX-10RR gets a six-axis IMU plus a volume of electronic rider aides: traction manage, engine braking control, launch manage, intelligent anti-lock brakes and Kawasaki’s corner management function.

2017 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10RR Engine

Forged aluminum Marchesini wheels lessen the RR’s unsprung weight for lighter handling. They'll must also purchase accessory kits to complement the brake discs and speed sensor ring, even though the wheels may also match the ZX-10R so single-R owners may also make use of the weight savings. The RR comes standard with Pirelli Diablo Supercorsa tires.

2017 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10RR Performance

2017 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10RR Style

Brembo supplies its radial-mount four-piston M50 calipers as well as a radial pump master steel and cylinder braided lines. In the beginning, the ZX-10RR retains the Showa Balance Absolutely free Fork introduced on final year’s 10R, whilst the rear wheel utilizes a horizontal back-link BFRC lite gas-charged shock with piggyback reservoir. Each are optimized for the track.

2017 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10RR Style

The ZX-10RR is likewise built with a simple shifter that allows clutchless upshifts and downshifts (the standard model could only handle clutchless downshifts using the aid of a race kit ECU upgrade).