Intermot 2016: Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10RR revealed

Even though this new ZX-10RR may look very similar to the ‘ordinary’ ZX-10R, it is truly special. The limited edition motorcycle will be a homologation special and feature an almost race-spec engine.

Available only in the simplistic winter edition black paintjob, the new RR is a homologation limited edition of 500 units. The RR gets a modified cylinder head that’s ready to accept high-lift cams, although they’re not fitted as standard (they can be ordered as part of the Race Kit). The tappets get DLC (Diamond-Like Carbon) coating for reduced friction, and the crankcases are reinforced to deal with the rigors of a race track. The stock wheels have been dropped in favour of lightweight seven-spoke Marchesini rims, wearing the same size 120/70 R17 and 190/55 R17 tyres as the stock R, but supplied as standard with Pirelli’s Supercorsa SP rubber. The motorcycle is strictly a single-seater saving one kilogram weight.

Making its debut on the RR is also a new bidirectional KQS (Kawasaki Quick Shifter) that allows seamless shifting up and down the gearbox. This will be the second motorcycle to use this tech after the Panigale 1299. This links in with the six-axis IMU that ties traction control, electronic engine brake control, launch control, anti-lock brakes and KCMF cornering management system together.

Considering the low demand Kawasaki receives for the standard ZX-10R, it is highly unlikely this limited edition race-spec machine will make it to India. However, there is a chance that the motorcycle will be available as a CBU from select dealers.