Kawasaki ZX10 (1988)

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