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Kawasaki ZX (2008)

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Kawasaki ZX (2008)

At a glance

Capacity
998 cc / 60.9 cu-in
Power
138.3 kW / 188 hp @ 12500 rpm
Torque
113 Nm / 11.5 kgf-m @ 8700 rpm
Seat height
880 mm / 34.6 in

The full picture.

The Kawasaki ZX 10 R Special “Hopper” Moto GP Replica is a 2008 motorcycle that features a four-stroke, transverse four-cylinder engine with a capacity of 998cc. It has a compression ratio of 12.7:1, liquid cooling system, and DFI with 43mm Keihin throttle bodies with oval sub-throttles. The bike has a maximum power of 138.3 kW / 188 hp at 12500 rpm, but with ram air, it goes up to 147.1 kW / 200 hp at the same rpm. The clutch is wet-multi disc and manual, and the bike comes with a six-speed transmission and a final drive that is sealed chain. The frame is backbone/twin-tube, aluminum, and features a pressed/die-cast composite structure. The front and rear suspension are both adjustable, and the bike has front and rear brakes with 2x310mm discs and a single 220mm disc, respectively. It has a wheelbase of 1415 mm / 55.7 in, ground clearance of 125 mm / 4.9 in, and a seat height of 880 mm / 34.6 in. The bike has a dry weight of 179 kg / 394.6 lbs and a wet weight of 208 kg / 458.5 lbs. It can go from 0-60mph in 2.7 seconds, and has a top speed of 292.0 km/h.


Technical specifications:

Make Model: Kawasaki ZX 10 R Special “Hopper” Moto GP Replica

Motorcycle technical specifications
Year2008
EngineFour stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder.
Capacity998 cc / 60.9 cu-in
Bore x Stroke76 x 55 mm
Compression Ratio12.7:1
Cooling SystemLiquid cooled
InductionDFI with 43mm Keihin throttle bodies with oval sub-throttles, two injectors per cylinder
LubricationForced lubrication, wet sump with oil cooler
IgnitionTCBI with digital advance and Kawasaki Ignition Management System (KIMS)
StartingElectric
Max Power138.3 kW / 188 hp @ 12500 rpm
Max Power with Ram Air147.1 kW / 200 hp @ 12500 rpm
Max Torque113 Nm / 11.5 kgf-m @ 8700 rpm
ClutchWet multi-disc, manual
Transmission6 Speed
Final DriveSealed chain
Gear Ratio1st 2.600 (39/15) 2nd 2.053 (39/19) 3rd 1.737 (33/19) 4th 1.550 (31/20) 5th 1.400 (28/20) 6th 1.304 (30/23)
Final Reduction Ratio2.412 (41/17)
FrameBackbone/Twin-tube, aluminium (Pressed/die-cast composite structure)
Front Suspension43mm inverted fork with DLC coating, adjustable rebound and compression damping, spring preload adjustability and top-out springs
Front Wheel Travel120 mm / 4.7 in
Rear SuspensionBottom-Link Uni-Trak (R) with top-out spring, stepless, dual-range (high/low-speed) compression damping, stepless rebound damping, fully adjustable spring preload
Rear Wheel Travel125 mm / 4.9 in
Front Brakes2x 310mm discs 4 piston calipers
Rear BrakesSingle 220 mm disc 1 piston caliper
Front Tyre120/70 ZR17
Rear Tyre190/55 ZR17
Steering Angle27 degrees
Rake25.5 degrees
Trail110 mm / 4.3 in
DimensionsLength 2110 mm / 83 in Width 710 mm / 27.9 in Height 1135 mm / 44.6 in
Wheelbase1415 mm / 55.7 in
Ground Clearance125 mm / 4.9 in
Seat Height880 mm / 34.6 in
Dry Weight179 kg / 394.6 lbs
Wet Weight208 kg / 458.5 lbs
Fuel Capacity17 Litres / 4.4 us GAL
Standing 1/4 Mile10.5 sec
Top Speed292.0 km/h