Kawasaki ZX-10 (reduced Effect) - 1990 Specifications and Reviews
The 1990 Kawasaki ZX-10 is a sport-touring middleweight powered by a 997cc liquid-cooled inline-four producing 100 horsepower. Built for riders seeking spirited performance with practical usability, it combines sharp handling with enough comfort for longer rides. Known for its responsive engine character and well-balanced chassis, this machine excels as an accessible sportbike for enthusiasts.
General information | |
| Category | Sport touring |
| Year | 1990 |
| Model | Kawasaki ZX-10 (reduced effect) |
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Engine and Transmission Specifications | |
| Transmission typefinal drive | Chain |
| Gearbox | 6-speed |
| Cooling system | Liquid |
| Fuel control | DOHC |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 |
| Bore x stroke | 74.0 x 58.0 mm (2.9 x 2.3 inches) |
| Compression | 11.0:1 |
| Power | 100.00 |
| Stroke | 4 |
| Engine type | In-line four |
| Capacity: | 997.00 ccm (60.84 cubic inches) |
Physical measures and capacities | |
| Weight incl. oil, gas, etc | 261.0 kg (575.4 pounds) |
Kawasaki ZX-10 (reduced Effect) dimensions and frame | |
| Rear brakes | Single disc |
| Front brakes | Dual disc |
| Rear tyre dimensions | 160/60-18 |
| Front tyre dimensions | 120/70-17 |
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Speed and acceleration | |
| Top speed | 231.0 km/h (143.5 mph) |
Other specs | |
| Maintenance | Find parts, fluids, filters, maintenance tools and service items on eBay |
| Fuel capacity | 22.00 litres (5.81 gallons) |
Performance Profile & Rider Fit
100 hp
Peak Power
3.5s
0-60 mph
143.5 mph
Top Speed
Best For
Track55%
City45%
Cornering65%
Daily Riding55%
Touring68%
Passenger60%
Rider Profile
| Best For | This bike suits riders with at least intermediate experience who are comfortable managing a heavy, powerful early-90s sport tourer. |
| Purpose | Built as a sport tourer, it blends solid straight-line performance with a more relaxed, mile-covering riding position than a pure sportbike. |
| Rider Fit | At 261 kg, it demands a rider of reasonable strength and confidence, especially at low speeds or when maneuvering it off the kickstand. |
| Character | It offers a torquey, muscular in-line four character with enough top-end power to feel genuinely quick for its era, without the razor-edge aggression of a full race replica. |
| Not Ideal For | It is not well suited to lightweight-seeking beginners, off-road use, or riders prioritizing nimble city commuting. |
Character map is an editorial estimate based on this bike's specifications, not a lab-tested measurement.
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