Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R [2018-2019]

Name: Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R [2018-2019]
Brand: Kawasaki
SKU: 702
Availability: Discontinued
Rating: 4.7 (4 reviews)

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R [2018-2019] is a bike with the last known price Rs. 13,95,694 in India. It had 1 variant. It came with anti-locking braking system and both front and rear disc brakes.

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Ninja ZX-10R [2018-2019] Key Highlights
Engine Capacity	998 cc
Transmission	6 Speed Manual
Kerb Weight	204 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity	17 litres
Seat Height	835 mm
Max Power	197.3 bhp

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R [2018-2019] Summary

The 2016 Kawasaki ZX-10R has been launched in India. The new model has been given a host of technological and aerodynamic updates inspired by Kawasaki’s WSBK-spec race machine.

When it comes to the design, Kawasaki has played safe and continued with the old layout albeit with modern, more aerodynamic design cues. In terms of visual upgrades, Kawasaki has added more volume to the fairing for better high-speed stability and widened the tail section as well.

The new ZX-10R is powered by a new 998cc inline-four liquid-cooled engine that produces 197bhp. This engine gets a 20 per cent lighter new cylinder head, new Euro 4 titanium exhaust and an electronic throttle. The new ZX-10R is loaded with electronics like the Bosch Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU) which operates through five measured axes plus a calculated programme which allows the bike to know what is going on in terms of lean angle, pitch and yaw, acceleration and braking. It also features Kawasaki Intelligent anti-lock Brake System, Kawasaki Launch Control Mode, Kawasaki Quick Shifter, Kawasaki Engine Brake Control and the new Sport-Kawasaki Traction Control.

Kawasaki will bring the 2016 Ninja ZX-10R as a completely-built-up (CBU) unit and it will be sold only through Kawasaki dealerships and not Pro-Biking showrooms. It takes on supersport motorcycles like the Yamaha R1, as well as the Aprilia RSV4 RF, BMW S1000RR and Ducati 1299 Panigale.

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R [2018-2019] Expert Opinion

What is it?

If you are stuck in the city amongst crawling traffic with the ambient temperature over 37 degrees and you having donned full leathers, well the 2016 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R can be quite a pain. I know what you are thinking – any big bike in such a situation would be awful, and I agree. But, when you add a seating posture, which puts your behind in the sky and your face in the ground, and a seat that’s just an upmarket and fancy excuse for a plank, not to mention a turning circle that’s large enough to round a city, pain is an understatement. Okay, we might have exaggerated a bit here, but the point is, a Ninja ZX-10R in the city is pointless.

How does it ride?

It is hopeless in the city we have established that. Therefore, one must either head to a race track – which Kawasaki insists the Ninja ZX-10R was designed for (or from, since there’s endless talk about World Superbike lineage and stuff) – or like us to a twisty road early in the morning before the ‘selfie couples’ on scooters arrive. Because once the road starts curving the 2016 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R transforms into a machine you’d sell your soul for.

It’s terrific! So good, so well sorted, so well engineered and so smart, it tricks you into believing that you have actually acquired the riding skills you have been dreaming about all this while, overnight. That front-end has so much grip and feedback, the chassis is so responsive, and the turning ability of the ZX-10R just allows you to be a lot more committed around a bend.

And here’s the sweet bit: You might think that you are entering a corner too hot on the 10R, but there’s always room to tighten the line. There’s enough cornering clearance and the way the front – the tyre, the suspension and even the brakes for that matter – communicates the endless levels of grip available, just soothes you into making a corner without panic or stress levels shooting through the helmet. The bike simply shrinks around you, and the faster you go, the better it gets! And lest I forget, this is one of the few big, fast, and racy motorcycles that doesn’t get dramatically upset by mid corner bumps, further adding to the rider’s confidence.

All of this is made possible courtesy the changes that have been brought to the 2016 Ninja ZX-10R compared to the older model. It now gets balance free front forks (BFF), a revised chassis and swingarm, and a new steering geometry. The new forks use gas charging for more consistent feel and discerning adjustment; the chassis is lighter and the swingarm longer for both added agility and stability; and the geometry now with the steering head closer to the rider, is supposed to add to the bike’s flick-ability. And flick-able it most certainly is.

And of course, if it’s a litre-class supersports, handling is only part of the menu; equally important is the engine and electronics that govern its performance. For 2016, Kawasaki has revised the engine. The liquid cooled, inline four still runs the same bore and stroke and with it an identical 998cc, but the internals have been heavily reworked. The new engine gets a lighter balancer shaft, newly designed cylinder heads, a revised combustion chamber design, lighter pistons and titanium alloy headers.

What this means is that when you aren’t in a tearing hurry, the ZX-10R can be pretty docile. Upshift early and even if you don’t have a great right wrist, the bike won’t take off from under you or spit you under oncoming traffic. It pulls cleanly even from 3,000rpm and you can get to 6th gear even before you hit 100kmph. And it remains ride-able throughout. It does heat up in slow moving traffic though.

But, when the yellow lights on the tachometer turn red (read 8,000rpm), the Ninja ZX-10R turns savage. There’s the typical inline four scream with an underlying note of violence that can scare the wits off bystanders, animals and even the rider himself. Actually, the ZX-10R’s performance – if you call upon it as its makers intended by riding it only in the red zone – can comfortably put the fear of god in you. It certainly scared me. It just charges ahead with such unrelenting rage, within seconds, you are out of road and equally out of options but to get hard on the brakes. And pray. Thankfully, the brakes are equally powerful and you are down to survival pace in no time.

Anything else I should know?

As with any litre-class supersport, the Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R comes with a heavy dose of electronics. So much so that Kawasaki has split it into different headers. Under Power Technology, there’s the IMU, launch control, engine brake control, quick shifter, and power modes - F (Full) gives you 100 per cent, M (Middle) limits the power to 80 per cent, and L (low) cuts it down to 60 per cent.

Under Handling Technology, the IMU makes reappearance along with traction control, intelligent ABS, cornering management and an electronic steering damper.

For a more detailed understanding of these technologies, head here.

Should I buy one?

If you are going to be using the Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R on a race track regularly, ABSOLUTELY, BUY IT! It will make a hero out of you. And it doesn’t matter whether you are a track god or just downright terrible on a track, it will be immensely satisfying for both. But, if you are buying one because you want a fast litre-class bike that you will end up using in the city or on straight highways, it’s pointless. And painful. And if you are a Kawasaki fan, you already have the 14R for all of that.

Where does it fit in?

The 2016 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R retails for Rs 18.2 lakh on the road in Mumbai. Its competition includes the Yamaha R1, which at Rs 26.9 lakh is quite pricey. The Honda CBR1000RR is bit more affordable (compared to the Yamaha) at Rs 20.3 lakh while the Suzuki GSXR1000 is almost at par with the Ninja at Rs 18.9 lakh. These are hardcore too, and almost equally track friendly and city phobic. There’s also the likes of the Aprilia RSV4 Factory and the Ducati 1299 Panigale that you might want to consider. However, you better have deep pockets for both these Italians are eye-wateringly expensive.

Photography by Kapil Angane

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Ninja ZX-10R [2018-2019] Specifications & Features

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Specifications
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Specifications

Power & Performance

Displacement

998 cc

Max Power

197.3 bhp @ 13000 rpm

Max Torque

113.5 Nm @ 11500 rpm

Mileage - Owner Reported

Riding Range

Top Speed

Riding Modes

Transmission

6 Speed Manual

Transmission Type

Chain Drive

Gear Shifting Pattern

Cylinders

Bore

76 mm

Stroke

55 mm

Valves Per Cylinder

Compression Ratio

13.0:1

Ignition

Spark Plugs

1 Per Cylinder

Cooling System

Liquid Cooled

Clutch

Fuel Delivery System

Fuel Tank Capacity

17 litres

Reserve Fuel Capacity

4 litres

Emission Standard

Fuel Type

Petrol

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Brakes, Wheels & Suspension

Front Suspension

ø43 mm inverted Balance Free Front Fork with exter

Rear Suspension

Horizontal Back-link with BFRC lite gascharged sho

Braking System

Front Brake Type

Disc

Front Brake Size

330 mm

Caliper - Front

Rear Brake Type

Disc

Rear Brake Size

220 mm

Caliper - Rear

Wheel Type

Alloy

Front Wheel Size

17 inch

Rear Wheel Size

17 inch

Front Tyre Size

120/70ZR17M/C (58W)

Rear Tyre Size

190/55ZR17M/C (75W)

Tyre Type

Tubeless

Radial Tyres

Yes

Front Tyre Pressure (Rider)

Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider)

Front Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion)

Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion)

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Dimensions & Chassis

Kerb Weight

204 kg

Seat Height

835 mm

Ground Clearance

145 mm

Overall Length

2090 mm

Overall Width

745 mm

Overall Height

1145 mm

Wheelbase

1440 mm

Chassis Type

Twin spar, cast aluminium

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Manufacturer Warranty

Standard Warranty

Features

Touch Screen Display

Instrument Console

Odometer

Digital

Speedometer

Digital

Fuel Guage

Yes

Digital Fuel Guage

Yes

Hazard Warning Indicator

Average Speed Indicator

OTA Updates

Call/SMS Alerts

Geo Fencing

Distance to Empty Indicator

Tachometer

Digital

Stand Alarm

Yes

No. of Tripmeters

Tripmeter Type

Digital

Gear Indicator

Low Fuel Indicator

Yes

Low Oil Indicator

Yes

Low Battery Indicator

Yes

Clock

Yes

Service Reminder Indicator

Battery

Maintenance Free

Front Storage Box

Under Seat Storage

Mobile App Connectivity

DRLs (Daytime Running Lights)

AHO (Automatic Headlight On)

Shift Light

Yes

Headlight Type

Brake/Tail Light

Turn Signal

Pass Light

Yes

GPS & Navigation

USB Charging Port

Riding Modes Switch

Traction Control

Cruise Control

Hazard Warning Switch

Start Type

Electric Start

Killswitch

Yes

Stepped Seat

Yes

Pillion Backrest

Pillion Grabrail

Yes

Pillion Seat

Yes

Pillion Footrest

Yes

Front Suspension Preload Adjuster

Rear Suspension Preload Adjuster

Additional Features

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Ninja ZX-10R [2018-2019] Price in India

Mumbai

₹ 15,92,633

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Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R [2018-2019] User Reviews

4.7/5

(26 Ratings) 4 Reviews

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Reliability

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Service Experience

It is a paisa wasol bike

5 years ago

Abhishek

This bike is cheapest in this series and it had a very good performance on race tracks. It is also good in city drives. It maintenance was not so high and excellent handling, superb brake and mind-blowing speed. It is also very comfortable in city rides as its comfort is very good...................

Rating Parameters

(out of 5)

Visual Appeal

Reliability

Performance

Service Experience

Maintenance cost

Extra Features

About the Reviewer

Used it for

Daily Commute

Owned for

6 months-1 yr

Ridden for

< 5000 kms

Got mileage of

12 kmpl

Tips for other riders

Do servicing on time.

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Zx10r the super bike king

5 years ago

Raff

I've owned both the bmw s1000r and the kawasaki zx10r and all i can say is there is no comparison. The zx10r looks better, sounds better, handles better and accelerates better. And to back it up, the zx10r has dominated all other superbikes in the world superbike championships for the last 4 years. Enough said. Only drawbacks are the limited colour ranges and the riding position is very aggressive and can be tiresome during long distances .

Rating Parameters

(out of 5)

Visual Appeal

Reliability

Performance

Service Experience

Maintenance cost

About the Reviewer

Used it for

Leisure Rides

Owned for

> 1 yr

Ridden for

< 5000 kms

Got mileage of

8 kmpl

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The beast zx10r

6 years ago

Kirtirajsinh

My zx10r is my brother and it is looking like a beast. And it is flying in air superb exhaust and many more features than other bike.

Superb led headlights and tail lights. And engine sound is awesome and fabulous. And it have good mileage and nice looks and digital speed meter and have tubeless tyre and superb acceleration.

About the Reviewer

Used it for

Everything

Owned for

3-6 months

Ridden for

< 5000 kms

Got mileage of

39 kmpl

Tips for other riders

Changing Engine oil in a Month And in 6 month I am giving in service station.

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Great bike

6 years ago

Vinay Kumar Singh

I've own this bike for nearly a year now.It was good on the paper.I mean its feature reviews and it's price.I bought this from kawasaki delhi. Since then i have never been disappointed by this bike.It handles great on the corners,mileage is relatively nice.Although i had to take this bike for maintenance for so many times but only for little problems.If u are looking for a superbike then this is the one.Trust me it will never disappoint you.

Rating Parameters

(out of 5)

Visual Appeal

Reliability

Performance

Service Experience

Maintenance cost

Extra Features

About the Reviewer

Used it for

Leisure Rides

Owned for