NINJA ZX-10R REACHES NEW HEIGHTS

For the 2008 Ninja ZX-10R, Kawasaki engineers wanted a highly communicative package that would enhance the two-way dialog between rider and machine that professional racers require to ride at the highest level.

That meant the chassis had to deliver a high level of feedback while being highly responsive to rider input – and all this in stock form. A tall order. But, having worked on every litre- and mid-class supersport model since the 2003 Ninja ZX-6R/6RR, not to mention their direct involvement with Kawasaki’s factory superbike efforts, one the dedicated design and engineering team were in a unique position to deliver.

ULTRA-HIGH FEEDBACK CHASSIS

Chassis updates contribute to improved handling, but the biggest changes revolve around increased feedback to the rider, providing communication essential for riding at the highest level.

RACE-READY ENGINE

To optimise the 10R’s performance for the track, the new engine has been tuned for even greater high-rpm performance without reducing the engine’s impressive low and mid-range torque. In addition, throttle response was improved by installing secondary fuel injectors, using oval throttle bodies and reshaping the intake ports. These changes give the new engine a performance potential very similar to Kawasaki’s factory superbike racing machines, making it essentially a race-ready engine.

We let a local bike blogger have a go, they were quite impressed, follow the link if you'd like to read their review

The Ninja ZX-10R '08- The Ultimate Ninja.

That UKBiker has been busy again. We lent him our late 07 demonstrator, (other than colour changes no different to the '08 model) and we get the impression that he really liked it. Read all about it.

".. The Six is a triumph of comfort for its class. The seat wasn’t that hard, the footpegs were perfecto and though I suffered at first with a little wrist ache the bars were positioned damned near to perfect as well. (If it didn’t interfere with the leverage/fairing clearance I would adjust the factory set position of the lever assemblies further down which I think would ease the pain of this little niggle). If I had the money to pour gasoline into it’s hungry belly I could quite happily lob a double bubble screen on the thing as well and score a few miles under my belt touring, it was that good".

RIDER-FRIENDLY PACKAGE MEETS TOP NINJA STYLING

In the city or on twisty country roads, the lightweight, rider-friendly Ninja 250R is a blast to ride! With an engine character that can be fully exploited, a compact, easyto-operate chassis and full-fairing supersport styling worthy of its moniker, this model was developed to offer street sport performance to riders of all skill levels.