Kawasaki 2008 Ninja ZX-10R

[DeWitte]

After releasing a couple of teaser photos two weeks ago, Kawasaki today provided full details on its redesigned 2008 ZX-10R. The 10R did not receive a mild facelift, this is essentially an all-new motorcycle.





With a form of traction control stock (Kawasaki refers to it as "torque management"), a thoroughly redesigned engine and chassis, larger brakes, lighter wheels and new bodywork, the 2008 ZX-10R indicates Kawasaki is more serious than ever about its open-class flagship.

Here is some of the information we received from Kawasaki about the 2008 ZX-10R.

2008 Kawasaki Ninja® ZX™-10R Features and Benefits*
Key Features
Race-Ready Engine
Track-Tuned Handling
Advanced Digital Ignition with Torque Management
Compact Package with Massive Presence
Aggressive Aerodynamic Styling
Four-Cylinder, DOHC Engine
Very compact, narrow and lightweight design
One-piece upper crankcase and cylinder casting saves more than two pounds and offers increased rigidity
Channels in the case route oil to various parts of the engine, eliminating oil lines and saving weight
About two pounds cut from the engine with a lighter crankshaft that maintains the same inertial moment
Oil pump reduction ratio refined for lower friction
Lightweight Denso radiator with tightly packed cores
Reshaped intake ports, exhaust ports and combustion chambers improve flow efficiency and top-end power
Exhaust ports are narrower at the midpoint and larger at the opening
Exhaust valves reduced in diameter from 25.5 to 24.5mm
Cam profiles feature higher lift to deliver more power at high rpm and make it easier to tune the engine for racing
Fuel Injection
New secondary injectors improve top-end power output and power characteristics
Oval cross-sectioned throttle bodies replace the earlier round units, improve throttle response and allow more precise throttle control
Compact flat-type fuel pump from the '07 ZX-6R takes up less fuel tank space and permits the same tank volume despite the additional space required for the secondary injectors
Air intake
Ram air intake duct was reshaped to reduce intake noise and further improve intake efficiency
New larger airbox with improved accessibility and ease of maintenance
New oval shaped velocity stacks deliver improved flow efficiency
Ignition
Advanced ignition management system helps curtail sudden spikes in engine speed, enhancing the rider's control of torque delivery
Sophisticated ECU logic based on extensive rider testing
Monitors throttle position, gear position and rate of RPM change, then adjusts ignition advance to help regulate torque production
Exhaust system
New exhaust system features a pre-chamber under the engine to reduce exhaust noise, and minimize silencer volume
Palladium catalyzer ensures the ZX-10R meets Euro-III exhaust emissions standards
Single orthogonal, titanium silencer, along with the pre-chamber, lowers the bike's center of gravity and improves exhaust efficiency
Six-Speed Transmission
Lower 1st, 4th and 5th gear ratios to suit the new power characteristics, giving improved power feel in the low and high-rpm ranges
Harder acceleration with an one tooth larger rear sprocket - final reduction ratio of 17/41
Chassis
Optimized stiffness balance of the unique twin-spar frame achieved by reshaping the frame's pressed parts, replacing concave pieces with convex pieces to alleviate stress concentrations
Wall thickness around the swingarm pivot was changed to increase rigidity
Ribbing added on the interior of the pivot plate where it joins the frame's upper cross member to slightly slow down the frame feedback for a more accurate feel
Steering tube moved 10mm forward and length changed
Relocated swingarm pivot for a slight front-rear weight balance change
Sub-frame
Two-piece, aluminum die-casting with lightweight construction
New narrow sub-frame layout contributes to the compact and slim rear of the bike
Mounted to the frame's upper cross member, so rear suspension feedback is transmitted more directly to the rider
Swingarm
Pressed beam swingarm delivers a level of feel and feedback unobtainable with a cast swingarm
New swingarm features a top-mounted stabilizer that contributes to the superb high-speed stability of the new chassis
Suspension
DLC (Diamond Like Carbon) fork tube coating on the fully adjustable 43mm inverted fork improves fork action with less friction, smoother action and better road holding
Bottom mounted springs completely submerged in oil, offer reduced frothing and improving damping performance, fork action and road-following ability
New mounting location for the Uni-Trak® rear suspension linkage
Fully adjustable shock now features dual (low- and high-speed) compression damping, providing the fine-tuning needed for racing
Brakes
New Tokico radial mount brake calipers fitted with dual pads for superb initial bite, increased control and a progressive feel
New 310mm petal discs with a 5.5mm disc thickness provide better heat dispersion so the brake feel remains constant and responsive during extended periods of heavy use
220mm rear petal disc is gripped by a single-piston caliper
Wheels
New lighter yet stiffer squeeze-cast wheels feature more precise dimensions with less wall thickness than the previous gravity-cast units
Ergonomics
Redesigned rear frame, tank and seat offer increased contact with the bike and provide the rider very accurate feedback regarding chassis performance and road surface
More flared around its top, the new tank makes it easier for the rider to rest the inside of their arm on the tank when leaning into a turn
New seat is narrower in the front and shorter, front to back, for a slimmer riding position, a shorter reach to the pavement and excellent feedback from the chassis
Special rib on the end of new throttle under the grip rubber improves grip and feel
Aerodynamic Bodywork
Top of the front cowl is shorter but has a slight step at the front to reduce wind blast on the rider's shoulders and generates a laminar flow around the rider's helmet for less turbulence at higher speeds
New front fender increases cooling efficiency by directing air toward the radiator
Recess added to the top of the fuel tank to accommodate the helmet's chin so it's easier to tuck in behind the new, flatter windscreen
Smaller fairing sides reduce the influence of side winds on the bike
Redesigned mirrors with integrated turn signals and Talbot-type reflecting surfaces are easily removable, for easy track riding prep
High mounting position of mirrors provides excellent rearward visibility and helps to minimize damage if the bike falls over
Flush-surface of the tail's underside reduces turbulence at the rear of the bike and ensures laminar airflow around the seat
Larger rear inner fender keeps the bike cleaner and allows the mud flap to be smaller and less obtrusive, further improving aerodynamic qualities around the rear of the machine
New license plate holder and rear turn signals are quickly detachable for racing
New LED tail light makes the bike more visible to motorists and provides the final styling flourish to the evocative Ninja design
 
Race-quality steering damper
Adjustable Öhlins steering damper with relief valve and twin-tube design, developed specifically for the Ninja ZX-10R is fitted as standard equipment to ensure stable damping performance even under racing conditions

Advanced Electronic Instrumentation
Instrument cluster uses UV-blocking glass, so the LED displays are brighter and easier to read
Multifunction odometer, tripmeter, clock and lap timer/stopwatch
*Features and Specifications Subject to Change.


2008 Kawasaki Ninja® ZX™-10R Specifications*
Engine: Four-stroke, liquid-cooled, DOHC, four valves per cylinder, inline-four
Displacement: 998cc
Bore x stroke: 76.0 x 55.0mm
Maximum torque: TBD
Compression ratio: 12.7:1
Fuel injection: DFI with 43mm Keihin throttle bodies with oval sub-throttles, two injectors per cylinder
Ignition: TCBI with digital advance and torque management
Transmission: Six speed
Final drive: TBD
Rake / trail: TBD
Front tire: 120/70 ZR17
Rear tire: 190/55 ZR17
Wheelbase: TBD
Front suspension / wheel travel: 43mm inverted fork with DLC coating, adjustable rebound and compression damping, spring preload adjustability and top-out springs / TBD
Rear suspension / wheel travel: Uni-Trak® with top-out spring, stepless, dual-range (high/low-speed) compression damping, stepless rebound damping, fully adjustable spring preload / TBD
Front brakes: Dual semi-floating 310mm petal discs with dual four-piston radial-mount calipers
Rear brakes: Single 220mm petal disc with aluminum single piston caliper
Overall length: TBD
Overall width: TBD
Overall height: TBD
Seat height: TBD
Dry weight: TBD
Fuel capacity: 4.5 gal.
Color choices: Lime Green / Flat Super Black
Metallic Diablo Black
Candy Plasma Blue / Flat Super Black

bron: motorcycledaily

[Diddl]

hij is mooi alleen die spiegels dat weet ik niet helemaal

[Steefke™]

doe mij maar de groene (wel zonder die achterlijke demper, het lijk wel een belzje fietzak :lol: )

[B-Witch]

hij is mooi alleen die spiegels dat weet ik niet helemaal

die zijn vervangbaar

mooi strakke lijnen, mooi, en voor mij hoeft kawa maar in 1 kleur: groen :mrgreen:

[Hakinnen]

lelijke uitlaat...

hebben ze goed gedaan in Japan weer..

net als bij suzuki steunen ze bij kawasaki blijkbaar de aftermarked uitlaten branche!

goedzo! hulde aan kawa.  :mrgreen:

;)

[Joepie1958]

Ik heb het hele verhaal maar niet gelezen :oops:
Als er zoveel op zo'n motor zit, gebruik je er toch meer dan de helft niet van, dat is ongeveer hetzelfde als een tekstverwerker met toeters, bellen en heeeeeeel veel hulp-programma's, doe mij maar een recht-toe, recht-aan motor :-X
Maar voor een Kwakkiezakkie ziet hij er niet schlecht uit :lol:
en die uitlaat........ op de knastercross reed er ene rond die zelf zo'n uitlaat had gemaakt, dus met deze motor kun je daar volgend jaar meedoen :shock:

[Steefke™]

en die uitlaat........ op de knastercross reed er ene rond die zelf zo'n uitlaat had gemaakt, dus met deze motor kun je daar volgend jaar meedoen :shock: