Description:

The 2011 Kawasaki ZX-10R gets a host of changes for this year, including ABS and traction control.


We tested the ZX-10R, S1000RR, Honda Fireblade, Yamaha R1 and Suzuki GSX-R1000 on both road and track, in rain and shine, to find the best 1000cc sports bike of 2011th.

MECHANICAL FEATURES
Motor: 4-cylinder, 4 stroke, DOHC 16-valve
Cooling: Liquid
Displacement: 998 cc
Bore x Stroke: 76.0 mm x 55.0 mm
Compression Ratio: 13.0: 1
Maximum Power: 200.1 hp (147.1 kW) / 13,000 rpm
Maximum power with Ram Air: 209.9 hp (154.4 kW) / 13,000 rpm
Maximum Torque: 112 Nm (11.7 kgf m) / 11,500 rpm
Power System: Fuel injection: diam. 47mm x 4 (Keihin) with oval auxiliary butterflies, double injection
On: Digital
Start: Electrical
Lubrication: Forced lubrication, wet sump with oil cooler
Transmission Type: 6-speed
Primary transmission: 1,681 (79/47)
1 st speed: 2.600 (39/15)
2 nd Speed: 2.053 (39/19)
3 rd speed: 1.737 (33/19)
4 th speed: 1,571 (33/21)
5 th speed: 1,444 (26/18)
6 th speed: 1,348 (31/23)
Final Reduction Ratio: 2,294 (39/17)
Final Drive: Sealed
Clutch: Wet multi-disc, manual

STRUCTURE OF THE BIKE
Chassis: Double beam, cast aluminum
Track Width: 25 º / 107 mm
Steering angle (left / right): 27 º / 27 º
Front Suspension : Inverted fork, adjustable for preload, compression and rebound
Bar diameter:43 mm
Travel: 120 mm
Rear Suspension: Back-link system with horizontal and gas charged shock absorber spring preload, compression progressive control high and low speed, gradual control extension, fully adjustable preload
Travel: 140 mm
Front brake: Double disc, lobed-floating. Calipers 4-piston radial-mount.
Diameter:310 mm
Back brake: Single disk lobed. Single-piston caliper.
Diameter:220 mm
Front Tire: 120/70ZR17 M / C (58W)
Rear Tire: 190/55ZR17 M / C (75W)
GENERAL
Total length: 2,075 mm
Total Width : 715 mm
Total Height: 1,115 mm
Wheelbase: 1,425 mm
Seat Height: 813 mm
Ground Clearance : 135 mm
Weight in running order : Kg./201 198 kg (ABS)
Tank Capacity: 17 Liters