The Kawasaki ZX-10 was introduced in 1989 and features a four-stroke, transverse four-cylinder DOHC engine with 4 valves per cylinder. It has a capacity of 997cc and a compression ratio of 11.0:1. The bike has an electronic ignition and an electric start. It is capable of producing a maximum power of 137 hp at 10000 rpm and a maximum torque of 3.6 kgf-m at 9000 rpm. The transmission is a six-speed manual and the final drive is a chain. The front suspension consists of 41mm telescopic forks and the rear suspension is a Uni-trek monoshock with air-assisted 4-way rebound damping adjustment. The front brakes are 2x 300mm discs with 2 piston calipers and the rear brake is a single 250mm disc with a 2 piston caliper. The bike has a dry weight of 222 kg and a fuel capacity of 22 litres. The consumption average is 16.2 km/lit, and the braking distance from 60-0 / 100-0 is 13.2 m / 37.3m. The standing 1/4 mile time is 10.3 seconds with a top speed of 268.3 km/h. The Kawasaki ZX-10 was tested by Motosprint Group Test and was found to be a powerful and high-speed bike.
Technical specifications:
Make Model: Kawasaki ZX-10
| Year | 1989 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
