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Kawasaki ZX10 (1989)

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

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