The first photo of the 2011 Kawasaki
ZX-10R, unpainted and in race trim, ready for testing at Suzuka. Two numbers
from Kawasaki: 190bhp, 198kg. Big numbers indeed, compare them to 188bhp and
179kg (dry) of the 2010 model or to the 193bhp and 204kg (wet) of the current
king of the superbike hill, the BMW S1000RR.
Assuming that the 2011 ZX-10R's 198kg quoted weight is wet, that compares well
to the S1000RR, even if the power's till not quite capable of matching the F1
valve technology of the Bimmer. The problem is, there's no word as to which bike
that weight applies to; this carbon and no headlights race bike or a
full-equipped road bike? Kawasaki plans to test the new Ninja at Suzuka later
this week, expect more official images and info to "leak" then.
Player 1, Kawasaki: "This design is an expression of its cutting-edge innovation
and beauty."
Player 2, Chris Vermeulen: "The bike looks pretty trick. It's completely
different and looks pretty special."
Player 3, Wes Siler: "All we're really seeing here is some folded-paper plastic
on top of a distinctly conventional motorcycle."
1. There's an ABS pickup on the
front wheel.
2. The 2011 Kawasaki ZX-10R uses Showa BPF forks.
3. The headlights are going to be seriously squinty.
4. Brembo Monoblock calipers, but this is a race-spec bike so who knows if
they'll reach production.
5. The cylinders are upright, not 90-degree as patents suggested they might be.
6. The frame goes around, not over the engine.
7. The underbraced swingarm looks longer than the one on the '10.
8. Styling on the side fairings is somewhat reminiscent of the Ducati 999.
9. That is one huge-ass air intake. Think it'll ditch the steering stem for a
straight path to the airbox?
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