Complementing the original Ninja ZX-10R and track-focused Ninja ZX-10RR, Kawasaki proudly introduces a new high-grade edition to its litre-class supersport line-up for 2018. The Ninja ZX-10R SE features Kawasaki’s new, highly advanced electronic suspension. Both on the street and on the track, the suspension’s superb damping character offers a level of ride comfort that almost makes you forget you are riding a machine with race-ready suspension, while outstanding damping responsiveness delivers a planted feel that translates to rider confidence and further advances the ease of riding offered by the Ninja ZX-10R.
Jointly developed with Showa, KECS adds electronically controlled damping to the high-spec Balance Free Front Fork and BFRC lite (Balance Free Rear Cushion) rear shock equipped on the Ninja ZX-10R. The semiactive system adapts to road and riding conditions in real time, providing the ideal amount of damping called for. Combining advanced, race-developed mechanical components with the latest electronic control technology, KECS offers both the suppleness to handle a wide range of street riding situations, and the firm damping needed for circuit riding. The tyres feel planted, delivering confidence when cornering.
7-spoke multi- directional forged aluminium wheels jointly developed with Marchesini contribute to lighter handling – especially when changing direction.
Built-in stroke sensors on both the fork and rear shock – a feature unique to the Ninja ZX-10R SE – provide real-time stroke speed and compression information. The sensor coils provide input to the KECS ECU every 1 ms. This is complemented by information provided by the IMU (acceleration/deceleration) every 10 ms, and the FI ECU (vehicle speed) every 10 ms. The KECS ECU then directs current to the solenoids to adjust damping as required by the situation.
Kawasaki Quick Shifter, Dual-direction KQS system allows both clutchless upshifts and downshifts, facilitating circuit riding. (On the standard model, clutchless downshifts are only possible with the race kit ECU.) Designed for effective sport riding, KQS can also be used on the street at rpm above 2,500 min-1.
Jointly developed with Showa, KECS adds electronically controlled damping to the high-spec Balance Free Front Fork and BFRC lite (Balance Free Rear Cushion) rear shock equipped on the Ninja ZX-10R. The semiactive system adapts to road and riding conditions in real time, providing the ideal amount of damping called for. Combining advanced, race-developed mechanical components with the latest electronic control technology, KECS offers both the suppleness to handle a wide range of street riding situations, and the firm damping needed for circuit riding. The tyres feel planted, delivering confidence when cornering.
7-spoke multi- directional forged aluminium wheels jointly developed with Marchesini contribute to lighter handling – especially when changing direction.
Built-in stroke sensors on both the fork and rear shock – a feature unique to the Ninja ZX-10R SE – provide real-time stroke speed and compression information. The sensor coils provide input to the KECS ECU every 1 ms. This is complemented by information provided by the IMU (acceleration/deceleration) every 10 ms, and the FI ECU (vehicle speed) every 10 ms. The KECS ECU then directs current to the solenoids to adjust damping as required by the situation.
Kawasaki Quick Shifter, Dual-direction KQS system allows both clutchless upshifts and downshifts, facilitating circuit riding. (On the standard model, clutchless downshifts are only possible with the race kit ECU.) Designed for effective sport riding, KQS can also be used on the street at rpm above 2,500 min-1.
| DIMENSIONS | |
|---|---|
| Overall length | 2,085 mm |
| Overall width | 740 mm |
| Overall height | 1,145 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1,440 mm |
| Road clearance | 145 mm |
| Seat height | 835 mm |
| Curb mass | 208 kg |
| Dry mass | |
| Fuel tank capacity | 17 litres |
| PERFORMANCE | |
|---|---|
| Max. power | |
| Max. Power with Ram Air | |
| Max. torque | |
| ENGINE | |
|---|---|
| Type / Valve system | Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke In-Line Four |
| Coolant System | |
| Bore x Stroke | 76 x 55 mm |
| Displacement | 998 cm3 |
| Compression ratio | 13.0:1 |
| Fuel supply | Fuel injection: ø47 mm x 4 with dual injection |
| Lubrication system | |
| Starting system | |
| Ignition system | Digital |
| DRIVETRAIN | |
|---|---|
| Driving system | |
| Transmission | 6-speed, return |
| Primary reduction ratio | |
| 1st Gear ratios | |
| 2st Gear ratios | |
| 3st Gear ratios | |
| 4st Gear ratios | |
| 5st Gear ratios | |
| 6st Gear ratios | |
| Final reduction ratio | |
| Clutch type (Primary) | |
| FRAME | |
|---|---|
| Type | |
| Front Suspension | ø43 mm inverted Balance Free Front Fork with external compression chamber, KECS-controlled compression and rebound damping, manual spring preload adjustability, and top-out springs |
| Rear Suspension | Horizontal Back-link, BFRC lite gas-charged shock with piggyback reservoir, KECS-controlled compression and rebound damping, manual spring preload adjustability, and top-out spring |
| Front Wheel travel | |
| Rear Wheel travel | |
| Caster (Rake angle) | |
| Trail | |
| Steering angle (left/right) | |
| Front Tyre | 120/70ZR17M/C (58W) |
| Rear Tyre | 190/55ZR17M/C (75W) |
| Front Type Brake | Dual semi-floating ø330 mm Brembo discs. Dual radial-mount, Brembo M50 monobloc, opposed 4-piston |
| Caliper (Front) | |
| Rear Type Brake | Single ø220 mm disc, Single-bore pin-slide |
| Caliper (Rear) | |
