ZX6™-R
KEY FEATURES:
• Lean physique, low mass, forceful power, controllable power delivery and precise overall control
• 599cc inline-four with DFI is lightweight yet powerful
• Fully adjustable front and rear suspension includes the Showa Big Piston Front fork (BPF), which offers fantastic wheel and chassis control
• Lightweight aluminum chassis places the engine in the ideal location for excellent handling and rider feedback
• Radial-mounted front brake calipers and radial-pump front brake master cylinder offer superb braking power and control
• Race-quality adjustable Öhlins steering damper comes standard
• Slipper-type back torque-limiting clutch offers quick downshifts without chassis agitation
• Named one of Cycle World magazine’s 10 best bikes
ZX10™-R
It’s hard to imagine a more advanced or more capable sportbike than the completely new and totally redesigned Kawasaki Ninja® ZX™-10R, but it actually has an even smarter sibling – the 2011 Ninja ZX-10R ABS. Packing the very latest in sport bike technology like the standard ZX-10R, and then adding a state-of-the-art track-ready anti-lock brake system, makes the 2011 Ninja ZX-10R ABS the most-advanced sportbike Kawasaki has ever produced.
KEY FEATURES:
• Totally redesigned DOHC 16-valve inline-four engine makes more linear, controllable power than ever before
• Stronger camshafts, pistons and crankshaft maintain legendary Kawasaki reliability in the face of the engine’s increased horsepower potential
• Ultra-advanced Kawasaki Intelligent anti-lock Braking System (KIBS) monitors a wide range of data to help ensure no-lock stops
• All-new S-KTRC electronic traction control system comes directly from MotoGP and allows riders to explore the edge of traction more successfully for faster laps and maximum cornering speeds
• All-new ECU electronics also include a Power Mode system, which allows riders to pick between three power modes for changing conditions
• Revised transmission shaft layout raises the engine’s center of mass slightly for better mass centralization
• Newly designed titanium-header exhaust system has nearly identical specs to its roadracing counterpart
• Revised fuel injection system features larger throttle bodies and dual injectors
• All-new aluminum twin-spar frame is lighter and offers optimal flex characteristics for the best possible handling
• 43mm Big Piston Fork (BPF) is lighter than a conventional design and offers improved action and response
• New horizontal back-link rear suspension offers better wheel control and improved mass centralization, all of which improves stability and overall handling
• Shock and linkage assemblies are now positioned above the swingarm, which frees space below it for a large exhaust sub-chamber, which allows a shorter (and lighter) muffler.
ZX™-14
For more than 40 years, Kawasaki has shocked and awed the motorcycle world with its big-bore streetbikes. From the arm-stretching 500cc H1 of 1969 to the legendary 903cc Z-1 of 1973, and from the high-tech Ninja® ZX™-10s and -11s of the ’80s and ’90s to the sublime ZX-12s and -14s of the new millennium, Team Green™ has continuously kicked butt and taken names in the large-displacement sportbike category.
KEY FEATURES:
• 1,352cc inline-four with DFI® provides smooth power while producing impressive amounts of horsepower
• Lightweight aluminum monocoque frame is narrow, strong and rigid
• Radial-mounted front brake calipers and radial-pump front brake master cylinder combine for superior braking power and control
• Six-speed transmission
• Fully adjustable suspension allows for excellent control and feedback
• Hydraulic clutch offers precise clutch engagement and optimal feel
• Natural yet aggressive ergonomics
• Multi-function LCD instrumentation offers a wealth of information and is easy to read
• Standard rear seat cowl adds to bike’s aerodynamic styling