2017Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10RR

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The 2017 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10RR is a track-focused superbike engineered for experienced riders seeking extreme performance. Delivering 210 horsepower with aggressive handling geometry and premium braking components, it excels at high-speed cornering and circuit racing. Its compact dimensions and lightweight construction make it a formidable competitor on closed courses.

Capacity: 998.0 ccm
Engine: In-line four, four-stroke
Gearbox: 6-speed
Wet weight: 206.0 kg
Seat height: 835 mm
Power: 200.0 HP (146.0 kW) @ 13000 RPM

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How it rides

Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested

Off-road & trail5%

Cornering95%

City riding30%

Daily riding25%

Touring20%

Two-up15%

Track97%

Best for: Built primarily for track days and competitive circuit riding, with road use very much a secondary consideration.
Built for: A razor-sharp, race-bred flagship that rewards precise inputs with explosive acceleration and razor-edged cornering ability.
Not ideal for: Not a good fit for beginners, commuters, or anyone seeking a comfortable everyday or long-distance touring machine.

Scores are derived from the spec sheet using the same model across every bike, so they compare like for like.

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Units

At 835mm, a rider of 68.9" with a 31" (estimated) inseam will reach the ground with balls of both feet on the 2017 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10RR, with a cramped knee angle of around 75 degrees and a forward-leaning riding position.

Assumes about 30mm of suspension sag once seated. This is an approximation from category-typical geometry, not a measurement of this bike or of you - sit on one before you buy.

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Full specifications

Engine

Capacity: 998.0 ccm
Power: 200.0 HP (146.0 kW) @ 13000 RPM
CO2 Emissions: 148 CO2 g/km
EPA Certificate No.: HKAXC.998AAE-006-R02
EPA Est. Fuel Consumption: 6.30 L/100km (1481.9 US mpg)
EPA CO Emissions: 0.9 CO g/km
Torque: 113.5 Nm (11.6 kgf-m) @ 11600 RPM
Engine type: In-line four, four-stroke
Fuel consumption: 7.00 litres/100 km (14.3 km/l)
Power/weight ratio: 0.9709 HP/kg
Bore x stroke: 76.0 x 55.0 mm
Compression: 13.0:1
Cooling system: Liquid
Fuel system: Injection
Starting: Electric
Ignition: TCBI with digital advance and Sport-Kawasaki Traction Control (S-KTRC)
Aspiration: Naturally aspirated
Valves per cylinder: 4
Lubrication system: Forced lubrication, wet sump with oil cooler

Transmission

Gearbox: 6-speed
Transmission type: Manual
Final drive: Chain
Clutch: Wet multi-disc, manual

Dimensions & weight

Wheelbase: 1440 mm
Overall length: 2090 mm
Overall width: 740 mm
Overall height: 1145 mm
Seat height: 835 mm
Wet weight: 206.0 kg
Fuel capacity: 17.00 litres
Ground clearance: 145 mm
Dry weight: Not on record - add it

Chassis & suspension

Frame: Aluminum perimeter
Front suspension: 43 mm inverted fork with rebound and compression damping, spring preload adjustability and top-out springs
Rear suspension: Horizontal Back-link with gas-charged shock and top-out spring. Compression damping
Front wheel travel: 119 mm
Rear wheel travel: 140 mm
Rake (fork angle): 27.0°
Trail: 107 mm