Sportbikes
2010Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R
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The 2010 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R is a superbike engineered for experienced track and road riders seeking maximum performance. Its 998cc inline-four engine delivers aggressive power with advanced fuel injection and electronic management systems. This machine is renowned for its precision handling, aerodynamic design, and capability to compete at the highest levels of sportbike racing.
- Capacity
- 998.0 ccm
- Engine
- In-line four, four-stroke
- Gearbox
- 6-speed
- Wet weight
- 208.0 kg
- Seat height
- 831 mm
- Power
- 179.6 HP
What’s new for the 2010 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R
vs the 2009| Spec | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine capacity | 998.00 ccm (60.90 cubic inches) | 998.0 ccm (60.90 cubic inches) |
| Torque | 112.81 | not listed |
| Fuel capacity | 17.03 litres (4.50 gallons) | 17.00 litres (4.49 US gallons) |
| Rear suspension | Uni-Trak® with top-out spring, stepless, dual-range (high/low-speed) compression damping, stepless rebound damping, fully adjustable spring preload / 4.9 in. | UNI-TRAK with top-out spring, stepless, dual-range (low-/high-speed) compression damping, stepless rebound damping, fully adjustable spring preload / 4.9 in. |
| Wheelbase | 1,415 mm (55.7 inches) | 1415 mm (55.7 inches) |
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How it rides
Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested- Best for
- Built primarily as a straight-line speed and long-distance high-performance machine rather than a nimble corner-carving trackday weapon.
- Built for
- A brute-force in-line four hyper-sport bike that blends drag-strip acceleration with surprising highway comfort and stability.
- Not ideal for
- Not a good fit for new riders, off-road use, tight urban commuting, or anyone seeking a lightweight, flickable corner-carver.
Scores are derived from the spec sheet using the same model across every bike, so they compare like for like.
Will it fit you?
Worked out in your browser - nothing is sent to usEngine
- Capacity
- 998.0 ccm
- Power
- 179.6 HP
- Engine type
- In-line four, four-stroke
- Power/weight ratio
- 0.8635 HP/kg
- Bore x stroke
- 76.0 x 55.0 mm
- Compression
- 12.9:1
- Cooling system
- Liquid
- Fuel system
- Injection
- Starting
- Electric
- Ignition
- TCBI with digital advance and Kawasaki Ignition Management System (KIMS)
- Valves per cylinder
- 4
- Torque
- Not on record - add it
Transmission
- Gearbox
- 6-speed
- Transmission type
- Manual
- Final drive
- Chain
- Clutch
- Wet multi-disc, manual
Performance
- 0-60 mph
- 3.10 seconds
- 0-100 km/h (0-62 mph)
- 3.20 seconds
Dimensions & weight
- Wheelbase
- 1415 mm
- Overall length
- 2111 mm
- Overall width
- 711 mm
- Overall height
- 1135 mm
- Seat height
- 831 mm
- Wet weight
- 208.0 kg
- Fuel capacity
- 17.00 litres
- Dry weight
- Not on record - add it
Chassis & suspension
- Frame
- Semi-double cradle, high-tensile steel
- Front suspension
- 43mm inverted fork with DLC coating, adjustable rebound and compression damping, spring preload adjustability and top-out springs / 4.7 in.
- Rear suspension
- UNI-TRAK with top-out spring, stepless, dual-range (low-/high-speed) compression damping, stepless rebound damping, fully adjustable spring preload / 4.9 in.
- Rake (fork angle)
- 25.5°
- Trail
- 109 mm
Brakes & wheels
- Front brakes
- Double disc
- Front brakes diameter
- 310 mm
- Rear brakes
- Single disc
- Rear brakes diameter
- 220 mm
- Front tyre
- 120/70-ZR17
- Rear tyre
- 190/55-ZR17
Other
- Color options
- Metallic Spark Black, Lime Green/Pearl Stardust White
Compiled from manufacturer documentation and user contributions, corrected on an ongoing basis. Spotted something wrong? Tell us.
What changed, year to year
Differences highlighted| Specification | 2007 | 2010 | 2011 | 2016 | 2020 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 998.00 ccm (60.90 cubic inches) | 998.00 ccm (60.90 cubic inches) | 998.00 ccm (60.90 cubic inches) | 998.00 ccm (60.90 cubic inches) | 998.0 ccm (60.90 cubic inches) | 998.00 ccm (60.90 cubic inches) |
| Dry weight | 175.1 kg (386.0 pounds) | — | — | — | — | 206.0 kg (454.2 pounds) |
| Seat height | 813 mm (32 inches) | 831 mm (32.7 inches) | 813 mm (32.0 inches) | 813 mm (32.0 inches) | 835 mm (32.9 inches) | 831 mm (32.7 inches) |
| Fuel capacity | 17.03 litres (4.50 gallons) | 17.03 litres (4.50 gallons) | 17.03 litres (4.50 gallons) | 17.03 litres (4.50 gallons) | 17.00 litres (4.49 US gallons) | 17.03 litres (4.50 gallons) |
| Color options | Lime Green, Passion Red, Candy Plasma Blue, Ebony | Metallic Spark Black, Lime Green/Pearl Stardust White | Lime Green/Ebony, Ebony/Flat Ebony | Lime Green, Pearl Flat Grey/Flat Ebony | Metallic Spark Black/Metallic Flat Spark Black | Ebony, Candy Burnt Orange/Flat Super Black, Special Edition Lime Green/Metallic Diablo Black |
Illustrative - generated automatically by diffing the year records already on file, not a manufacturer-published changelog.
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Common questions
What is the engine size of the Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R?
The 2010 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R has a Capacity of 998.0 ccm (60.90 cubic inches).
What engine power does the Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R have?
The 2010 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R has a Power of 179.6 HP.
How many gears does the Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R have?
The 2010 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R has a Gearbox of 6-speed.
How much does the Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R weigh?
The 2010 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R has a Wet weight of 208.0 kg (458.6 pounds).
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