The new colors diminish its ugly nose and make a Kawi fan “miss” the design drawbacks, especially if it lives in Europe and can go for the all-white model now available on the old continent.
Introduction
Ok, so the bike may not be new (in fact, we’re eagerly expecting the 2010 model year which is supposed to be a big hit), but there’s plenty to it in order to keep on backing up the Ninja name. Kawasaki’s goal, like every other Japanese manufacturer’s, was to deliver the ultimate superbike, a machine combining power with finesse, sharp handling with accuracy as well as attractive looks with no killer riding position. And, as far as we can recall, the Green team has their Ninja ZX-10R powered by a carefully tuned 998cc, four-stroke, liquid-cooled, DOHC inline-four engine with four valves per cylinder. This delivers a strong mid-range rush mostly thanks to the fuel injection system with 43mm Keihin throttle bodies that is there also to provide an impressive maximum torque - 83.2 lb-ft at 8,700 rpm – and maximum output - 200 hp at 12,500 rpm – which is more than we’ve ever expected for a street legal motorcycle.The top speed in excess of 180 mph is also due to the six-speed gearbox ensuring a constant power rush. All engine capabilities are properly valued so it’s just a matter of refining the incredible power delivery and that engine finesse that we’ve been talking about. Kawasaki’s system taking care of that is the Ignition Management System. This was created precisely to deal with brusque acceleration in order to ensure that smooth power delivery at all times, especially during races. It works by monitoring parameters such as the engine speed, throttle position, the bike’s speed as well as the gear position and different engine components temperatures in order to intervene only when necessary. Smart and effective!
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