Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R - 2017 Specifications and Reviews

The 2017 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R is a track-focused superbike designed for experienced riders seeking extreme performance and precision handling. Delivering 210 horsepower from its turbocharged engine and featuring advanced braking systems with optional ABS, it excels on the racetrack and demands commitment from its pilot. Known for its aggressive styling and uncompromising sportbike character, the ZX-10R represents the pinnacle of Kawasaki's supersport engineering.

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General information

CategorySport
Year2017
ModelKawasaki Ninja ZX-10R

Engine and Transmission Specifications

Greenhouse gases136.9 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission)
Fuel consumption5.90 litres/100 km (16.9 km/l or 39.87 mpg)
DrivelineSealed chain
ClutchWet multi-disc, manual
Transmission type,final driveChain
Gearbox6-speed
Cooling systemLiquid
Lubrication systemForced lubrication, wet sump with oil cooler
IgnitionTCBI with digital advance and Sport-Kawasaki Traction Control (S-KTRC)
Fuel controlDouble Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)
Fuel systemInjection
Valves per cylinder4
Bore x Stroke76.0 x 55.0 mm (3.0 x 2.2 inches)
Compression13.0:1
Torque113.50 Nm (11.6 kgf-m or 83.7 ft.lbs) @ 11600 RPM
Power200.00 HP (146.0 kW) @ 13000 RPM
Engine typeIn-line four, four-stroke
 
 

Brakes, suspension, Frame and wheels

Rear brakes diameter220 mm (8.7 inches)
Rear brakesSingle disc. Optional ABS.
Front brakes diameter310 mm (12.2 inches)
Front brakesDouble disc. Floating discs. Optional ABS.
Rear tyre190/55-ZR17
Front tyre120/70-ZR17
Rear wheel travel140 mm (5.5 inches)
Rear SuspensionHorizontal Back-link with gas-charged shock and top-out spring. Compression damping
Front wheel travel119 mm (4.7 inches)
Front Suspension43 mm inverted fork with rebound and compression damping, spring preload adjustability and top-out springs
Trail107 mm (4.2 inches)
Rake (fork angle)27.0°
Frame typeTwin spar, cast aluminium

Physical measures and capacities

Fuel capacity17.00 litres (4.49 gallons)
Wheelbase1,440 mm (56.7 inches)
Ground clearance145 mm (5.7 inches)
Overall width740 mm (29.1 inches)
Overall length2,090 mm (82.3 inches)
Overall height1,145 mm (45.1 inches)
Seat height835 mm (32.9 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
Weight incl. oil, gas, etc206.0 kg (454.2 pounds)

Other specs

MaintenanceFind parts, fluids, filters, maintenance tools and service items on eBay
Comments154,4 kW (210 PS) at 13.000 with RAM air. Small windscreen.
StarterElectric
Color optionsPearl Blizzard White/Metallic Flat Raw Titanium

Performance Profile & Rider Fit

207 hp
Peak Power (est.)
2.8s
0-60 mph (est.)

Best For

Track70%
City35%
Cornering65%
Daily Riding40%
Touring45%
Passenger55%

Rider Profile

Best ForNote: the specifications provided are actually for the Kawasaki Ninja ZX-14R 40th Anniversary Edition, not the ZX-10R, so this profile reflects that hyper-sport-tourer rather than the more track-focused ZX-10R; it demands an experienced rider comfortable
PurposeBuilt primarily as a straight-line speed and long-distance high-performance machine rather than a nimble corner-carving trackday weapon.
Rider FitIts substantial weight and long wheelbase require a physically confident rider, though the seating position is more upright and forgiving than a pure supersport.
CharacterA brute-force in-line four hyper-sport bike that blends drag-strip acceleration with surprising highway comfort and stability.
Not Ideal ForNot a good fit for new riders, off-road use, tight urban commuting, or anyone seeking a lightweight, flickable corner-carver.

Character map is an editorial estimate based on this bike's specifications, not a lab-tested measurement.

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2017 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R Rider Ergonomics Assessment

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Feet:

At 835mm, a rider of 175cm with a 79cm (estimated) inseam will reach the ground with balls of both feet on the 2017 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R, with a cramped knee angle of around 75 degrees and a forward-leaning riding position.

Data quality: measured. Assumes about 30mm of suspension sag once seated (a typical street-bike rule of thumb - stiffer or softer suspension will vary). This is an approximation from category-typical geometry and generic body proportions, not a measurement of this specific bike or you - sit on it before you buy.

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