Triple Petal Disc Brakes

310mm front discs up front are joined by a 220mm disc at the rear. The radial pump brake master cylinder and radial mount front callipers deliver superb stopping power and excellent control.

Low Weight

The curb mass of the 2012 Ninja ZX-10R ABS is just 201kg with a full tank of fuel. That's 7kg lighter than the previous design.

200hp Powerplant

The track focused 998 cm3 engine offers a blend of high power and manageability. Linear power delivery makes it easy to access the engine's heady peak power, while engine tuning facilitates opening the throttle. The engine layout raises the centre of gravity, contributing to the Ninja ZX-10R's nimble handling.

KIBS ABS as Standard

The multi-sensing KIBS (Kawasaki Intelligent anti-lock Brake System) is ideally suited to supersport models, using high precision control to offer added braking reassurance in emergencies with minimal intrusion during hard sport riding.

Industry First Instrumentation with Race Mode

The multi-function instrumentation features the industry's first LED-backlit bar-graph tachometer. A built-in light sensor automatically adjusts brightness levels plus there's Standard and Race modes, allowing riders to display information most relevant to their riding situation.

Aluminium Twin-Spar Frame

The aluminium twin-spar frame offers an ideal flex character that contributes to the Ninja ZX-10R's superb chassis control. The all-cast construction also enables a significant weight reduction.

S-KTRC as Standard

The highly sophisticated Moto GP based S-KTRC (Sport-Kawasaki TRaction Control) system was designed to help riders push harder by maximising acceleration.

State of the Art Suspension

The horizontal back-link rear suspension arrangement positions the shock unit and linkage above the swingarm offering a number of benefits including increased road holding, smoother suspension action, increased stability and feedback when cornering and increased mass centralisation.

Power Mode Selection with Variable Middle Mode

A choice of Full power and two other modes enables riders to set the power delivery to suit conditions and/or preference.

BPF (Big Piston front Fork) as Standard

The BPF (Big Piston front Fork) offers greater control over the fork's damping characteristics, contributing to greater composure under braking and increased chassis stability on corner entry.