The Kawasaki ZX-10, manufactured in 1988, boasts a four stroke, transverse four-cylinder engine with DOHC and four valves per cylinder. The bike has a capacity of 997cc / 60.8 cu-in and features a liquid cooling system with a compression ratio of 11.0:1. The motorcycle runs on four 36mm Keihin CV carburetors and an electronic ignition starting system. It maxes out at 137 hp / 99.9 kW @ 10,000 rpm and max torque of 3.6 kgf-m / 103 Nm @ 9000 rpm. It at a 6-speed transmission with a final drive chain. The front suspension includes 41mm telescopic forks with a mono-shock, air assisted 4-way rebound damping adjustment for the rear. The front brakes have two 300mm discs with 2 piston calipers while the rear brakes feature a single 250mm disc with 2 piston calipers. Both the front and rear tires are high-performance, built to achieve maximum grip with sizes of 120/70-17 and 160/60-18 respectively. The bike has a dry weight of 222 kg/490 lbs, and a fuel capacity of 22 liters/5.8 US gallons with an average consumption of 16.2 km/lit. Braking 60 – 0 / 100 – 0 performance is calculated at 13.2 m / 37.3m, with a standing 1/4 mile time of 10.3 sec achieving a top speed of 268.3 km/h /166.7 mph. It’s reviewed strongly on MotoSprint Group Test.
Technical specifications:
Make Model: Kawasaki ZX-10
| Year | 1988 |
|---|---|
| Engine | Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder. |
| Capacity | 997 cc / 60.8 cu-in |
| Bore x Stroke | 74 x 58 mm |
| Cooling System | Liquid cooled |
| Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 |
| Induction | 4x 36mm Keihin CV carburtors |
| Ignition | Electronic |
| Starting | Electric |
| Max Power | 137 hp / 99.9 kW @ 10000 rpm |
| Max Torque | 3.6 kgf-m / 103 Nm @ 9000 rpm |
| Transmission | 6 Speed |
| Final Drive | Chain |
| Front Suspension | 41mm Telescopic forks |
| Rear Suspension | Uni-trek monoshock,. air assisted 4-way rebound damping adjustment |
| Front Brakes | 2x 300mm discs 2 piston calipers |
| Rear Brakes | Single 250mm disc 2 piston caliper |
| Front Tyre | 120/70-17 |
| Rear Tyre | 160/60-18 |
| Dry Weight | 222 kg / 490 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity | 22 Litres / 5.8 US gal |
| Consumption Average | 16.2 km/lit |
| Braking 60 – 0 / 100 – 0 | 13.2 m / 37.3m |
| Standing 1/4 Mile | 10.3 sec / 211.877 km/h |
| Top Speed | 268.3 km/h / 166.7 mph |
| Road Test | Motosprint Group Test |
