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2015Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R ABS SE

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The 2015 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R ABS SE is a track-focused superbike engineered for experienced riders seeking championship-level performance. Known for its aggressive geometry, advanced suspension technology, and potent inline-four engine, it dominates both road and circuit environments. The SE variant emphasizes lightweight agility and precision handling through its fully adjustable suspension and rigid aluminum perimeter frame.

Capacity: 998.0 ccm
Engine: In-line four, four-stroke
Gearbox: 6-speed
Wet weight: 201.0 kg
Seat height: 813 mm
Power: 179.6 HP (132.1 kW)

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How it rides

Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested

Off-road & trail5%

Cornering94%

City riding30%

Daily riding30%

Touring25%

Two-up20%

Track96%

Best for: Built primarily for aggressive sport riding and track days, with strong potential for fast road riding when ridden with discipline.
Built for: A razor-sharp, race-bred superbike with a powerful inline-four engine, advanced electronics, and precise chassis feedback for hard cornering.
Not ideal for: Not a good fit for new riders, commuters seeking comfort, or anyone wanting a relaxed touring or two-up riding experience.

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 813mm, a rider of 68.9" with a 31" (estimated) inseam will reach the ground with both feet flat on the 2015 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R ABS SE, with a cramped knee angle of around 70 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: 179.6 HP (132.1 kW)
Engine type: In-line four, four-stroke
Power/weight ratio: 0.8935 HP/kg (wet)
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)
Valves per cylinder: 4
Torque: Not on record - add it

Transmission

Gearbox: 6-speed
Transmission type: Manual
Final drive: Chain

Dimensions & weight

Wheelbase: 1425 mm
Overall length: 2075 mm
Overall width: 714 mm
Overall height: 1115 mm
Seat height: 813 mm
Wet weight: 201.0 kg
Fuel capacity: 17.00 litres
Dry weight: Not on record - add it

Chassis & suspension

Frame: Aluminum perimeter
Front suspension: 43mm inverted Big Piston Fork (BPF), adjustable rebound and compression damping, spring preload adjustability.
Rear suspension: Horizontal back-link with gas-charged shock, stepless, dual-range (low-/high-speed) compression damping, stepless rebound damping, fully adjustable spring preload.
Front wheel travel: 119 mm
Rear wheel travel: 140 mm
Rake (fork angle): 25.0°
Trail: 107 mm

Brakes & wheels

Front brakes: Double disc. ABS. Floating discs. Four-piston calipers. Radially mounted.
Front brakes diameter: 310 mm
Rear brakes: Single disc. ABS. Single-piston caliper.
Rear brakes diameter: 220 mm
ABS: Yes
Front tyre: 120/70-ZR17
Rear tyre: 190/55-ZR17