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Kawasaki’s 2024 model lineup is taking shape as the brand announces more new, updated, and returning motorcycles. We’ve already shared news on the all-new 2024 Kawasaki Eliminator cruiser, the updated KLX300 dual-sport and KLX300SM supermoto, and the updated Ninja ZX-6R supersport.

Joining the lineup is the return of the Ninja ZX-10R, Z900 ABS, and Z900 SE ABS models.

2024 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R

The Ninja ZX-10R returns for model year 2024 with power, performance, and technology proven to excel in its category. As evidence of the model’s prowess on the track, the Ninja ZX-10R has carried the brand to seven FIM Superbike World Championships since 2013.

Powered by a 998cc inline-Four DOHC with 4 valves per cylinder, the ZX-10R produces a claimed 203 hp at 13,200 rpm and 82.5 lb-ft at 11,400 rpm. The air-cooled oil cooler was introduced in 2021 and boosts engine performance.

The chassis consists of an aluminum twin-spar frame, a fully adjustable 43mm inverted Showa Balance Free Front fork, and a fully adjustable Showa Balance Free Rear Cushion shock. Brembo radial-mounted 4-piston calipers and 330mmm discs provide stopping power up front, and rear braking comes from an aluminum 1-piston caliper with a 220mm disc.

The Ninja ZX-10R also comes equipped with a full slate of rider aids, including Kawasaki Cornering Management Function, Bosch IMU, Sport-Kawasaki TRaction Control, a launch control mode, engine brake control, a quickshifter, Öhlins Electronic Steering Damper, power modes, and electronic cruise control. The TFT color instrumentation allows for smartphone connectivity though the Rideology app.

The 2024 Ninja ZX-10R is available in Metallic Flat Spark Black / Ebony, and the KRT Edition comes in Lime Green with Kawasaki Racing Team graphics. The version without ABS is available for $17,799, and the ABS version is available for $18,799.

2024 Kawasaki Z900 ABS

The Z900 ABS naked sportbike also returns to the model lineup and features a liquid-cooled 948cc inline-Four DOHC with 4 valves per cylinder, which produces a claimed 114 hp at 9,710 rpm and 67.3 lb-ft of torque at 7,990 rpm.

The Z900 ABS features a steel trellis frame with a 41mm KYB inverted fork with and a horizontal back-link KYB shock, both with spring preload and rebound damping adjustability. Front brakes consist of 4-piston calipers biting on dual 300mm petal-style discs in the front and a 1-piston caliper with a 250mm petal-style disc in the rear. The Z900 ABS rides on Dunlop Sportmax RoadSport 2 tires.

Technology on the Z900 ABS includes Kawasaki TRaction Control, power modes, Smartphone connectivity through the Rideology app, a TFT color display, and LED lighting.

The 2024 Kawasaki Z900 ABS comes in Metallic Spark Black / Metallic Matte Dark Gray for $9,799. The Candy Persimmon Red / Ebony colorway brings the price to $10,099.

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2024 Kawasaki Z900 SE ABS

The Z900 SE ABS shares features with the Z900 but includes additional up-spec components for improved handling and performance, as well as more aggressive styling.

2024 Kawasaki Z900 SE & Z900 — 2024 Kawasaki Z900 SE ABS (left) and Z900 ABS (right)

Some details that separate the Z900 SE ABS from the Z900 ABS are an upgraded Brembo front brake package, a large-diameter inverted fork with added compression damping adjustability, and an Öhlins S46 rear shock with a remote preload adjuster.

The 2024 Kawasaki Z900 SE ABS comes in the Metallic Spark Black / Metallic Matte Graphenesteel Gray / Candy Lime Green colorway for $11,299.

Visit Kawasaki’s website for more information.

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2021 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R / Ninja ZX-10RR

Hot on the heels of a sixth consecutive WorldSBK title, the Ninja ZX-10R and ZX-10RR homologation special feature a number of highlights for 2021, some of which are easy for the eye to spot while a few others hide under the skin… Let’s take you through them.

New geometry moves the front-rear balance slightly forward (0.2%)

2021 Kawasaki ZX-10R at a glance

Chassis geometry and suspension settings changed
Next Generation aero with integrated Winglets
Ergonomic changes put rider in new position
New Power Mode selections
New Colour TFT instrumentation
Ohlins electronic steering damper
Kawasaki engine brake control
New Air-Cooled Oil Cooler
New Electronic Throttle Valves
New Exhaust System
New Transmission Gear Ratios
TPS relocated to bar eliminating throttle cable
Swingarm pivot is 1 mm lower
200 horsepower at 13,200 rpm for the ZX-10R
201 horsepower at 14,000 rpm for the ZX-10RR
With ram-air effect at speed Kawasaki claim an extra ten horsepower

Significantly improved drag resistance, increased downforce from sculpted front cowl with integrated winglets, and better wind protection from a taller screen

The striking new front end features integrated winglets. Kawasaki claim 17 per cent more downforce is achieved thanks to the new design.

Reversely slanted nose sees new LED headlights positioned on the underside of the upper cowl

Inside the new cowling a race style TFT dash (including Bluetooth connectivity), four handlebar button selectable rider modes, along with electronic cruise control and optional heated grips.

High-grade full colour display features TFT (thin-film transistor) technology, delivering a high level of visibility. The screen’s background colour is selectable (black or white), and screen brightness adjusts automatically to suit available light.

Operation of the Electronic Cruise Control is done from the left bar.

A two-way quick-shifter is standard and the comprehensive electronics package takes its cues from a Bosch IMU.

Dual-direction KQS system allows both clutchless upshifts and downshifts
Swingarm pivot is 1 mm lower
Longer wheelbase (1,440 mm >> 1,450 mm) care of a 2 mm greater fork offset and an 8 mm longer swingarm offers greater overall stability. The revised fork offset results in a shorter trail, which facilitates changing direction, especially in the off-throttle phase of the corner (after tip-in, before apex).

Revised collector pipe arrangement to help meet Euro5 along with one of the catalysers moved further upstream where it heats up quicker. To accommodate this the engine pre-chamber volume is decreased while the silencer itself is now 126 mm longer

A redesigned rear seat contributes to an area of low pressure behind the rider while a new foot-peg positioning, a 40 mm higher screen and handlebars have been adjusted according to KRT rider input.

Compact new 4.3” all-digital TFT colour instrumentation offers additional features unavailable on the previous model.

Chassis updates include a 1mm lower swing-arm pivot point (adjustable on the RR), 2mm greater front fork offset and an 8mm increase in actual swing-arm length all contributing to increased stability and greater traction.

More circuit-focused shock settings include a stiffer spring rate (91 N/mm >> 95 N/mm), complemented by softer compression damping, and softer rebound damping. Revised settings make it easier to induce pitching motion even when on the throttle while maintaining the rear height steady

Spring rates have changed too with the front now softer and the rear harder while a wider fork clamping area for the lower triple-clamp revises the rigidity balance for the fork outer tubes.

Wider fork clamping area for the lower triple-clamp and revised rigidity balance for the fork outer tubes. More circuit-focused settings in the forks include a lower spring rate (21.5 N/mm >> 21.0 N/mm), complemented by firmer compression damping and softer rebound damping to make it easier to weight front wheel

Brembo M50 monobloc calipers clamp 330 mm semi-floating front discs and a radial pump master cylinder complete the braking package.

All LED lighting utilises direct projection unit headlamps from Mitsubishi; their luminous optical modules being adopted for motorcycle use for the very first time.

Gear ratios are refined with 1st, 2nd and 3rd lower than its predecessor while the rear sprocket has gained a couple of extra teeth with final drive now 17/41.

The inlet ports have been changed for more performance and are fed by new throttle valves while spent gases now exit via new exhaust system.

2021 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10RR – a number of engine changes enable the the Ninja ZX-10RR’s rev limit to be increased from 14,300 to 14,700 rpm. Raising the rev limit not only moves the powerband 500 rpm higher, it enables an even wider powerband which helps with gearing flexibility.

A new KRT developed air-cooled oil cooler transfers straight from track to street reinforcing the link between race and road for Ninja fans.

Rather than routing coolant from the radiator to the oil cooler and back to the engine, the new oil cooler is air-cooled and has an independent circuit. Oil is routed from the left lower crankcase to the oil cooler, where it is cooled, then returned on the RHS.

For the RR homologation model new Pankl pistons and matched DLC coated piston pins are 20 g lighter each and mated to Pankl connecting rods which allow the RR to extend its rev capacity 400 rpm higher than the regular ZX-10R. Weighing 102 g less each, the lighter connecting rods contribute to reducing the crankshaft’s moment of inertia by 5 per cent. In addition to benefiting engine response and handling, this makes it easier for riders to weight the front wheel on corner entry. The RR pistons have one less piston ring than standard which enables a much shorter piston height at 33.7 mm and reduces friction.

The RR also sports new cams and valve springs while the intake funnels in the air-box has been dramatically reduced in height, they were 10-30-30-10 mm but are now an even 5 mm across the four intakes.

The RR rolls on Marchesini rims and adds braided brake lines. The RR is a limited-edition model with only 500 units produced worldwide.

2021 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R is limited to only 500 units worldwide
7-spoke multi-directional forged aluminium wheels jointly developed with Marchesini contribute to quicker changes of direction

2021 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R Specifications
Engine	998cc, 4-stroke, In-Line Four, DOHC, 16-valve, liquid-cooled
Bore x Stroke	76.0 x 55.0mm
Compression Ratio	13.0:1
Claimed Power	200 hp at 13,200 rpm (RR 201 hp at 14,000 rpm)
Claimed Torque	114.9 Nm at 11,400 rpm (RR 111.8 Nm at 11,700 rpm)
Induction	DFI w/47mm Mikuni throttle bodies (4) with oval sub-throttles, two injectors per cylinder
Gears	Six-speed, return shift
Clutch	Wet multi-disc
Frame	Twin spar, cast aluminium
Forks	43mm inverted Balance Free Fork, adjustable stepless rebound and compression damping, spring preload adjustability, 119 mm travel
Shock	Horizontal back-link with Balance Free gas-charged shock, stepless, dual-range (low-/high-speed) compression damping, stepless rebound damping, fully adjustable spring preload, 114 mm travel
Tyres	120/70 ZR17 (F), 190/55 ZR17 (R)
Front Brakes	Brembo dual semi-floating 330mm discs with dual radial mounted monobloc 4-piston calipers, KIBS
Rear Brake	Single 220mm disc with aluminum single-piston caliper, KIBS
Electronics	Electronic Cruise Control, Kawasaki Launch Control Mode (KLCM), Kawasaki Intelligent anti-lock Brake System (KIBS), Kawasaki Sport Traction Control (S-KTRC), Kawasaki Engine Braking Control, Kawasaki Quick Shifter (KQS) (upshift & downshift), Kawasaki Corner Management Function (KCMF)
Instrumentation	TFT
Kerb Weight	207 kg (205 kg RR)
Seat Height	835 mm
Wheelbase	1450 mm
Rake / Trail	25.0°/106.7 mm
Fuel Capacity	17 Litres
Service Intervals	N/A
Warranty	N/A
Available	N/A
Price	N/A

2021 Kawasaki ZX-10R Video

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