Engine:
Four-stroke, liquid-cooled, DOHC, four valves per cylinder, inline-four
Displacement:
998cc
Bore x stroke:
76.0 x 55.0mm
Maximum torque:
84.6 lb-ft @9500 rpm
Compression ratio:
12.7:1
Fuel injection:
DFI with Mikuni 43mm throttle bodies (4)
Ignition:
TCBI with digital advance
Transmission:
Six speed
Final drive:
X-ring chain
Rake / trail:
24 degrees / 4.0 in.
Front tire:
120/70 ZR17
Rear tire:
190/55 ZR17
Wheelbase:
54.7 in.
Front suspension / wheel travel:
43mm inverted cartridge fork with adjustable preload, stepless rebound and compression damping adjustments / 4.7 in.
Rear suspension / wheel travel:
Uni-Trak with adjustable preload, stepless rebound and compression damping adjustments, adjustable ride height / 4.9 in.
Front brakes:
Dual floating 300mm petal discs with four-piston radial-mount calipers
Rear brakes:
Single 220mm petal disc
Overall length:
81.3 in.
Overall width:
27.8 in.
Overall height:
44.5 in.
Seat height:
32.5 in.
Dry weight:
386 lbs.
Fuel capacity:
4.5 gal.
Color choices:
Lime Green, Passion Red, Candy Plasma Blue, Ebony
MSRP:
TBD
Warranty:
12 Months
Key Features
Incredible Power-to-Weight Ratio
Race-Oriented Performance
Track-Tuned Handling
Aggressive Aerodynamic Styling
998cc Four-Cylinder, DOHC Engine
Very compact, narrow and lightweight design
The upper crankcase and cylinder are a one-piece casting, which is more than two pounds lighter than using a separate cylinder and offers increased rigidity. A slanted casting process rotates the piece during casting to eliminate imperfections and excess casting material
Channels in the case mounting surfaces route oil to various parts of the engine, eliminating oil lines and saving weight
Crank axis, input shaft and output shaft create a stacked triangular layout that reduces engine length and lowers the center of gravity
Narrow engine design allows excellent ground clearance for 52 degrees of lean angle
Round (not cam-shaped) throttle pulley provides low throttle resistance and combines with revised ECU mapping to provide linear transitional power characteristics when the rider gets back on the gas coming out of a turn. Ultra-fine atomizing fuel injectors aid combustion efficiency and power output
Lightweight Denso radiator has tightly packed cores for optimum cooling
A high-efficiency, liquid-cooled aluminum oil cooler uses specially designed internal fins to dissipate heat and cool the oil
Four-Valve Cylinder Head
Compact valve train reduces cylinder head height
Intake ports and coolant passages developed using flow analysis for efficient cylinder filling and more power, and maximum cooling efficiency
Camshafts are carved from forged chromoly billet, which is more than one-half pound lighter than cast cams. The cams and tappets are treated with soft nitriding to prevent galling and seizing with the aggressive, high lift profiles
Single valve springs with oval cross sections are light and lower to reduce overall cylinder head height
Forged sintered aluminum spring retainers are half the weight of steel retainers and allow higher rpm
Forged Pistons
Forged pistons are lighter, stronger and more heat resistant than cast versions. Flat-top design matches the compact combustion chamber and improves combustion efficiency
Ram Air Induction
Central ram air duct produces a straighter path to the airbox for maximum intake efficiency and provides the mounting surface for the instrument panel, eliminating brackets and weight
Flow analysis used to design efficient ducts to the airbox that also prevent water from reaching the air filter
Compact airbox and air cleaner are highly efficient and contribute to the compact riding position
TCBI Ignition with Digital Advance
High-speed 32-bit ECU processor provides precise engine management
Spark plug-mounted ignition coils are compact and help reduce weight
Titanium Exhaust with Butterfly Valve
All-titanium system provides the ultimate light weight exhaust
Butterfly valve, located before the exhaust splits to the mufflers, is controlled by rpm, throttle position and gear position to improve low-end response and help smooth overall power. Optimum exhaust tuning is attained at all engine speeds to prevent blowback that can occur with high speed overlapping valve timing
Six-Speed Transmission
The splines on the transmission shafts are barrel ground so the gears slide smoothly for improved shift action
Close ratio transmission increases circuit performance
A back-torque limiting clutch automatically disengages the clutch under hard braking and deceleration to prevent rear wheel hop during corner entry. Optional springs, spring retainers and shims are available to fine-tune the clutch for specific conditions
Aluminum Twin Spar Backbone Frame
Combination of pressed and cast aluminum components are welded to form the twin-spar backbone-type frame. By combining cast and pressed pieces frame weight is kept to a minimum while still providing high strength and stability with responsive handling
Twin-spar backbone design provides 600cc class width
Die-cast, one-piece subframe is strong and light
Chassis features optimum center of gravity for easy roll response, this is particularly important when riding through a series of esses or returning to vertical as the rider exits a corner
Uni-Trak® Rear Suspension
Short, compact frame allows the swingarm to be longer, which makes it easier to control rear wheel powerslides
Rear shock is fully adjustable for preload, compression and rebound damping. Ride height can be adjusted by adding/removing optional 1mm shims at the upper shock mount
Equipped with top-out spring that allows the rear wheel to better follow the road surface when the rear end is light due to hard braking
Small piggyback shock reservoir is designed to save weight
43mm Inverted Cartridge Front Fork
Kayaba 43mm inverted cartridge fork provides exceptional rigidity
Equipped with top-out springs which allow the front wheel to better follow the road surface when the front end is light due to hard acceleration
Stiff settings suitable for track use
Fully adjustable for preload, compression and rebound damping
Aluminum Wheels
Six-spoke cast aluminum wheels are practically as light as race-specific wheels. The six-spoke design requires much less material between spokes so that rim thickness is thinner and lighter
Radial Mounted Front Disc Brakes
Radial mounted 4-piston front brake calipers. Instead of mounting the calipers with threaded tabs cast near the top of the caliper, the radial design utilizes integrated mounting points at both the top and bottom of the caliper, with the mounting bolts inserted through the rear of the caliper instead of the side/front. This makes the caliper more rigid, which improves brake feel over a wider range of operation
A separate brake pad is used for each piston. One large pad tends to deform with the heat generated by hard track style riding, resulting in a loss of brake feel at the lever. Individual pads provide increased cooling efficiency and can absorb more heat without deforming so they maintain consistent brake feel lap after lap
Petal design brake discs offer excellent cooling and warp resistance
Radial-Pump Front Brake Master Cylinder
Offers superior feel at the lever for more-precise control of braking force
Aerodynamic Bodywork
Light and compact projector beam headlights allow a more aerodynamic fairing as well as a more efficient Ram Air duct
The fuel tank has a unique concave top that allows the rider to tuck in further and improve aerodynamics
The rear seat cowl improves airflow around the back of the ZX-10R, reducing turbulence and drag
The dual under-seat exhaust also serves to minimize drag by eliminating the turbulence associated with most mufflers
By integrating the front and rear turn signals into the fairing, wind resistance is further minimized.
Three-piece front fender designed for aero efficiency
Different color panels create a sporty, aggressive image
Advanced Electronic Instrumentation
Multifunction odometer, tripmeter, clock and lap timer/stopwatch