Is the ZX10R a beast or what?

This bike just screams, ride me hard n fast !!! Kawa.'s really hit the nail on the head with this bike and the ZX12. http://www.lerepairedesmotards.com/img/motos/kawasaki/zx10r/kawasaki_zx10r_.jpg You expect certain things from the Ninja. Power. Quickness. Agility. Focus. Bravado. Attitude. Heavy on the attitude. Still, unless you catapult-launch F-18 Hornets or 6500-horsepower Top Fuel dragsters for a living, this Ninja is a revelation. Prepare yourself for the strongest literbike in the world. Understand that it's lighter than most 600s. And while that's sinking in, make a mental note to pack an extra Depends. One hundred mph arrives before the 13,000-rpm redline—in first gear. Shift into second at triple digits and a practiced throttle hand can lift the front Dunlop for obscene distances. The 10R covers a quarter-mile in less time than it takes to read this sentence, and it punishes incompetence, impudence and stupidity even more quickly. Too much throttle, almost anywhere, and it'll stick you in the ground like a golf tee. This Ninja doth not suffer fools. It eats them. Whole. Any sportbike commands respect and first-rate skills. Kawasaki's all-new ZX-10R demands more of both than any motorcycle currently for sale, along with simply heroic willpower. Nothing in any showroom punts you forward with such pure, concentrated, brute force. Its predatory silhouette alone makes small children, domestic pets and impressionable girls hyperventilate. If it lived next door, the ZX-10R would bet heavily on the Oakland Raiders. It would own an overwrought Rottweiler named Cujo and play all 11 Metallica albums every weekend—with the dial cranked up to 11. Your mother wouldn't approve. Your black-sheep uncle doing time for armed robbery would advise against it. Twenty years after the first 900, Kawasaki's latest literbike is entirely stunning—and unmistakably a Ninja. It's slim and short enough to make most 600s look like sport-tourers. A ZX-6R is larger in every dimension except overall height. Parked alongside it, Suzuki's GSX-R1000 seems positively massive. The eyes, in this case, have it right. At 433 pounds, complete with all requisite fluids, the 10R carries 11 fewer pounds than a GSX-R1000 and weighs 33 pounds less than Honda's CBR1000RR. Its 54.5-inch wheelbase is the shortest in literbike land. Thumb the starter and throttle response is immediate. There's something wicked going on down there. The 998cc four's titanium exhaust system delivers a rowdy, loping, raucous idle: the consummate overture to horsepower. That fat rear Dunlop delivers the goods, too. Putting 161.9 horsepower on the pavement at 11,750 rpm, it dethrones the previous dyno king, Kawasaki's ZX-12R (161.4 at 10,000 rpm). Anyone else want a piece of this? The ZX-10R overpowers Suzuki's Hayabusa (156.1 at 9500 rpm), Honda's new CBR1000RR (153.3 at 11,250 rpm) and Yamaha's latest R1 (158.3 at 12,500 rpm). And here's the kicker. Add that 433-pound wet weight to the 170-pound rider we use for spec-chart calculations, divide by 161.9 horsepower, and you have a weight/power ratio of 3.72 pounds per. It just doesn't get any better than that, sports fans. But enough with the numbers already. As you might ask a man hit by lightning: What's it like? Tall, slender frame spars and strategically compressed engine dimensions make the Ninja feel more like a twin between your knees than a four. Beyond that, rider accommodations are all business, though somewhat less compact than the rest of the package. Comfortable is a strong word—think an F-18 cockpit, not a 747 first-class lounge. Legroom is adequate for a 35-inch inseam, though shorter-legged types are more at home here. Back out of the inexplicably stiff standard settings and the ZX-10R's suspension is taut though agreeably compliant, with none of the nasty harshness that troubled the '03 ZX-6R. Thanks to the tough, linear clutch—and the strongest engine in motorcycling history—that 100-mph low gear isn't a problem in traffic, especially with the extra-tall first gear. There's more driveline slack than you'll find in a GSX-R1000. Add the Kawasaki's curt on/off throttle response and commuting in traffic is a notch more trying than usual. Heat rising from the exhaust system's cast-titanium collector slow-roasts your right foot—one more reason to take this thing out where it can breathe. Otherwise, the package is magnificently agile and surprisingly well-mannered. Touring, in ZX-10R parlance, is whatever combination of freeway, thruway, highway and/or toll road lies between your garage and the twisty bits. By that definition, the world's strongest streetbike works just fine. Ergonomics situate the rider well forward—that front Dunlop works better when it's on the pavement—without overloading arms and wrists. This close proximity allows the racy little fairing to provide practical wind protection. Compliant suspension delivers a humane ride over all but the most neglected pavement. Aside from a short seat-to-bar dimension that puts a tall rider's elbows and knees in tight company, the nicely shaped saddle makes this a decent place to spend the afternoon. The low-fuel warning light usually starts blinking after about 120 miles, which means you'll be running out in another 30. As long as there are suitably interesting roads—and a gas station or two—within 150 miles of home, you're in business. Just do everyone a favor and get your mind right first, because things soon get, shall we say, exciting. The effectively invisible LCD tach display isn't much help, but things change on the other side of 8000 rpm. Long, straight bits of road are transitory blips on your visual radar. Corners rush from the horizon to your lap far too quickly. Entering bends 10 or 20 mph faster than ever is ludicrously easy. Discretion becomes the only part of valor. We kept the engine spinning between 4000 and 8000 rpm to maintain a quick, twisty-road pace—shifting more often than is necessary on a GSX-R1000, for example—to stay out of the big power. Ironic? Yes, but thanks to Kawasaki's most nimble, obedient chassis yet, plenty entertaining. Even on tight, quick-flick roads, the 10R feels more agile than any other literbike and all but a few 600s. Assertive steering geometry and that stubby 54.5-inch wheelbase let you instigate your desired cornering trajectory with minimal muscle. The biggest challenge in point-and-shoot land, or anywhere else for that matter, is keeping the front wheel on the ground. Get sloppy with body position or throttle control, just for an instant, and you're riding a 162-horse unicycle. It's just as responsive on fast sweeping pavement, too, and doesn't feel nervous. Since there's no steering damper, we approached fast cornering over any sort of rise with the same respect afforded blasting caps or underfed piranha. Once dialed in, suspension is by far the most compliant of any Kawasaki sportbike, regardless of engine size. The 10R's cornering manners are commendable by any measure, even at maximum lean. Springs are on the stiff side, and damping is taut, but pavement imperfections rarely upset the bike's excellent cornering composure or loosen the superb grip of Dunlop's new D218 radials. Lackluster initial bite and spongy feel at the lever mean it takes a healthy squeeze to slow things down despite the radially mounted calipers. The skinny brake lever cuts into your fingers under hard braking, too—a common occurrence on something this fast. The glitch list is short for an all-new motorcycle. We'd like more bite from the front brake and less from the lever, plus a tachometer you can actually read. Otherwise, the ZX-10R is literally stunning in every sense of the word. It's easy to argue that 162 rear-wheel horses in a 433-pound (full o‘ gas) package adds up to an obscene case of overkill. You could contend that nobody needs this kind of clout, and we probably wouldn't argue. But if you have the skills and judgment to wield it, then shift into second at 8000 rpm on this thing just once and see if "needs" doesn't take on a whole new meaning. Other '04 literbikes may offer more civility or comfort in certain situations. But when it comes to airing out the adrenals with pure, unadulterated acceleration, nothing exceeds like excess. And nothing else comes close to this Ninja. Nothing.

This reply is from a new member, who PM'd me his response, since his computer was acting up, so thought I'd put it up for him... I was unable to reply to your thread about the ZX10R due to a software glitch... so I'll p.m. a response to ya. I had NO IDEA how badly I need one of these until reading your post. WOW!

This bike is so awesome Looking at it next to the ZX6R, you just think, "yeah, another 600" because it's the same damn size. Awesome job, Suzuki will have to pull soemthing out with the new 1000

This bike is so awesome Looking at it next to the ZX6R, you just think, "yeah, another 600" because it's the same damn size. Awesome job, Suzuki will have to pull soemthing out with the new 1000 It is awesome!! As far as the 12R, the 10R beats it in nearly every catagory if not every one!! :bike:

I just love this bike..there's just something about it that's calling me.... :bike: :drool:

Those will run 9.30's all day long strapped down with a Akroprovic pipe and stock wheel base. Anyone who would like to see a video of multiple runs post you email address Dial up load time is about 20 minutes

It is a sweet looking bike. I like the tank. Its flat and you can put bag in it or your a$$ if you ride up on the tank that high. LOL :D

Those will run 9.30's all day long strapped down with a Akroprovic pipe and stock wheel base. Anyone who would like to see a video of multiple runs post you email address Dial up load time is about 20 minutes I'd love to see that video.... windy@wideopensportbikes.com

count me in for that vid as well. need4speed750@suscom.net Thanks man! :cool:

The file was too large to email and it took awhile to locate the origin but here it is . http://www.dontbescaredracing.com/video/zx10r_nj.wmv I want to Turbo Charge one now :dthumb:

That rocks!!!! Stock motor....DAMN!!!

that does rock. damn , if i thought i could handle that bike, i would totally get one. think i need a few years experience first.

WOW...I want a turn to try that!!!! :here:

I have three thousand miles on mine already and have only been able to ride it for about two weeks cause of my job but once you get on it its so hard to get off of it.

I have three thousand miles on mine already and have only been able to ride it for about two weeks cause of my job but once you get on it its so hard to get off of it. http://gallery.upshizzle.com/albums/06.07/threadnecromancynn6.jpg Holy 3 year old thread batman! But yeah those bikes are deff beasts. :cheers:

http://gallery.upshizzle.com/albums/06.07/threadnecromancynn6.jpg Holy 3 year old thread batman! But yeah those bikes are deff beasts. :cheers: The 06/07's are even better.

Only problem with the 10r is the handling. Virtually no one uses them in club level racing all the way up to AMA. The best way to tell how a bike is preforming is to see what AMA privateers are on and the award has belonged to the Gixxer since the CC upping if the I-4's.

Holy resurrected thread batman

this thread is 3yrs old..dangggggggggggg

this thread is 3yrs old..dangggggggggggg :iagree: But that is one sweet ride!!!!!!

The 06/07's are even better. Well, I've ordered an '08 ZX 10R. We'll see what she'll do. As I understand it, Kawi is on a 2 year re-design cycle: 04/05, 06/07, 08/09. So, there should be some changes on the '08....hope they don't neuter it!

this bike kick ass :dthumb:

more info, pros cons etc.... please..... :thankyou: everything and anything

To answer the thread title... The correct answer is not "or what"

I'm in LOVE :drool: :drool: :drool:

THAT's FLCUKING BEAUTIFUL.....:drool:

Ive ridden 2 ZX-10s (05, 06) they are so beautiful and they feel so small (very narrow) and light.... The 2006 I rode was just rediculous the bike has a full Two Bros exhaust, PCIII, Velocity Stacks, and Cams... I took it down the road not even full throttle and it came up in first around 8K short shifted out of first started coming up immediatly in 2nd short shifted into third and at 100mph not even trying to when i cracked full throttle with all my weight hugging the tank it picked the front tire back off the ground... That bike is a monster and I want one... I never really liked Kawis but that bike made me a beliver

Ive ridden 2 ZX-10s (05, 06) they are so beautiful and they feel so small (very narrow) and light.... The 2006 I rode was just rediculous the bike has a full Two Bros exhaust, PCIII, Velocity Stacks, and Cams... I took it down the road not even full throttle and it came up in first around 8K short shifted out of first started coming up immediatly in 2nd short shifted into third and at 100mph not even trying to when i cracked full throttle with all my weight hugging the tank it picked the front tire back off the ground... That bike is a monster and I want one... I never really liked Kawis but that bike made me a beliver I read many times that the toughest part of riding that bike is keeping the front wheel on the ground. I've also read it absolutely destroys tires. Very very quickly.

I read many times that the toughest part of riding that bike is keeping the front wheel on the ground. I've also read it absolutely destroys tires. Very very quickly. I think that applies to the first gen (04-05) more than the 2nd gen.

I think that applies to the first gen (04-05) more than the 2nd gen. Tires, wheelies, or both?

I read many times that the toughest part of riding that bike is keeping the front wheel on the ground. I've also read it absolutely destroys tires. Very very quickly. this guy seems to think its tough to keep the front tire down http://a510.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/51/l_cf72407594e65fbdb9d5b963d64a9695.jpg http://a323.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/126/l_fbec6f2aeff72d81549174c6af24e5a2.jpg http://a366.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/10/l_e494b57c7e0e4213b585a19fa776f0a5.jpg http://a382.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/128/l_856bb8ebb3cb3625946f62e141d628dd.jpg http://myspacetv.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=vids.individual&videoid=20184545

have those guys girlfriends buy them some jackets n gloves for xmas :lol:

this guy seems to think its tough to keep the front tire down http://a510.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/51/l_cf72407594e65fbdb9d5b963d64a9695.jpg http://a323.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/126/l_fbec6f2aeff72d81549174c6af24e5a2.jpg http://a366.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/10/l_e494b57c7e0e4213b585a19fa776f0a5.jpg http://a382.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/128/l_856bb8ebb3cb3625946f62e141d628dd.jpg http://myspacetv.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=vids.individual&videoid=20184545 That guy also looks like a douche bag.

I think that applies to the first gen (04-05) more than the 2nd gen. I hear the first gens are more of a wheelie machine than the 2nd gen too... The 2nd gen supposidly has more weight in the front to prevent the front from coming up as easily.

That guy also looks like a douche bag. thats not nice to cast judgement on someone without knowing them. :bslap:

thats not nice to cast judgement on someone without knowing them. :bslap: :skep: This is TWF. If you act like a douchebag, you get called out. It has always been like that and always will be.

thats not nice to cast judgement on someone without knowing them. :bslap: I don't need to meet him. The pictures tell the whole story.

this guy seems to think its tough to keep the front tire down Looking at hand placement in the pics, looks as if he was clutching it up :idk:

Looking at hand placement in the pics, looks as if he was clutching it up :idk: he does clutch it because its more predictable and controlable to clutch it rather than power it up.

he does clutch it because its more predictable and controlable to clutch it rather than power it up. when clutching it, the rider is TRYING to get the front end up... so therefore you cannot say it is hard to keep it down... Any sport bike is hard to keep the front wheel down when you try to do wheelies. :leaving:

when clutching it, the rider is TRYING to get the front end up... so therefore you cannot say it is hard to keep it down... Any sport bike is hard to keep the front wheel down when you try to do wheelies. :leaving: I was joking when i said that about him having trouble keeping the front wheel down...but When i rode the bike it has so much power it is hard to keep it on the ground.

That guy also looks like a douche bag. :iagree: The orange is HOT though!!!!!:drool: :drool:

:iagree: The orange is HOT though!!!!!:drool: :drool: its actually yellow

Got a call from the dealer yesterday...he got notification from Kawi that the first 10s (including mine) will be here in early January, before the 15th. Gonna be a loooooong 2 months:cheers:

it'll be sooo worth the wait though. :dthumb:

Got a call from the dealer yesterday...he got notification from Kawi that the first 10s (including mine) will be here in early January, before the 15th. Gonna be a loooooong 2 months:cheers: What color you gettin?

What color you gettin? Blue. A lot of my riding gear is blue and it's my favorite color anyway. I may have gone for red if they had made it for '08. The green's cool, but everybody around here has green. I like a black bike in the showroom, but it seems to "blend in" on the road. Already made space in the garage between the other two bikes and bought a dust cover. Feel like a kid anticipating Christmas!

That blue is sick looking :cheers:

That blue is sick looking :cheers: :iagree: :withstupi Black or that yellow would look pretty sweet also.

:iagree: :withstupi Black or that yellow would look pretty sweet also. Black is the only way to go. :2cents:

instead of starting new thread i'll put this here. http://www.motorcycle.com/manufactur...10r-70426.html

linky no worky...

on the Q aobut 1st and 2nd gen.. it was a heavier flywheel that they added to help keep wheelies under control, and get smoother power delivery...I'd assume technology they had already been planning on for the 800CC GP change over.... REally curious to see what the 08 is ognna offer on real dynos and lap times though.. Really wanna see Hacking come out and kill on it next year and give the Yosh team a run on some of the tracks for once.

REally curious to see what the 08 is ognna offer on real dynos and lap times though.. Really wanna see Hacking come out and kill on it next year and give the Yosh team a run on some of the tracks for once. Oh yea! that would be nice!!

Well, the waiting got to me....went and bought a Kawasaki Mule Utility Vehicle to help tide me over till the 10 comes in. Not as fast as the 10, but it's a blast to drive and it's a Kawi (my first)!:cheers:

Well, the waiting got to me....went and bought a Kawasaki Mule Utility Vehicle to help tide me over till the 10 comes in. Not as fast as the 10, but it's a blast to drive and it's a Kawi (my first)!:cheers: Congrats!!! Nice!

The Japs were here a few weeks ago from kawasaki and the dealer called me to come over to have a chat with them, apparently the new ZX10R will have a face lift they are working on and thats why the release date is postponed. The bike they said will have 188hps. The Bike was tested in the Qatar circuit and has gotten great reviews on track. Thats basically what i was told from the japs, hope it helps the kawa lovers a bit.

The Japs were here a few weeks ago from kawasaki and the dealer called me to come over to have a chat with them, apparently the new ZX10R will have a face lift they are working on and thats why the release date is postponed. The bike they said will have 188hps. The Bike was tested in the Qatar circuit and has gotten great reviews on track. Thats basically what i was told from the japs, hope it helps the kawa lovers a bit. Thats good news!

apparently the new ZX10R will have a face lift they are working on and thats why the release date is postponed. Interesting...they must read the forums. Seems like that would be a major undertaking at this late stage in the game.:idk:

instead of starting new thread i'll put this here. http://www.motorcycle.com/manufactur...10r-70426.html fixed.... sorry. http://www.motorcycle.com/manufacturer/kawasaki/2008-kawasaki-zx10r-70426.html

I have no idea, but I'd LOVE to own a 10R after riding a friends today. that power is INSANE from idle. like seriously insane.

that power is INSANE from idle. like seriously insane. Liter bikes are like that. It's instant gratification.... You don't wait for a power band....

All I know is I WANT MORE OF IT! I'm probably gonna buy a literbike to go along with having a smaller bike.

I know where you can get one that has been well-maintained :whistle:

I know where you can get one that has been well-maintained :whistle: How many times have you posted this very same line? :slol:

How many times have you posted this very same line? :slol: Too f'n many :motz:

Sell it, then buy a Busa!

Sell it, then buy a Busa! Dude, I'm tryin to sell it. Not getting a Busa, though.

i want your zx soooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo bad... :drool:

i want your zx soooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo bad... :drool: :wtf: You had a chance, but you bought a Honder.

Dude, I'm tryin to sell it. Not getting a Busa, though. What's next then?

What's next then? Already got it... http://i199.photobucket.com/albums/aa198/fpzx10/100_1337.jpg Yep, I now have two bikes and NEED to sell the 10

i couldnt afford it, if it was 6 something then we could of been in the same ball park

Sweet. Zuke FTW baby. Well I'd take ya up on it, but I'm stickin' w/ the Busa (bout 98% sure on that one).

The bike is one hott machine no doubt. I myself ride a zx11:iagree: :iagree:

Sweet. Zuke FTW baby. Well I'd take ya up on it, but I'm stickin' w/ the Busa (bout 98% sure on that one). The only reason I would get a busa is if I rode flat, straight roads 2 up all the time. Unless you are gonna be two up a lot, I think you will miss out on some the fun roads around here. Just my :2cents: Now buy my bike :slol:

Now buy my bike :slol: Nice sales pitch there sir. :cheers: BTW - you're gonna get your brain picked when I get into town... Good spots. Spots to stay away from. etc. al.

Nice sales pitch there sir. :cheers: BTW - you're gonna get your brain picked when I get into town... Good spots. Spots to stay away from. etc. al. Will do.

FPzx10- was there a particular reason u dropped down from the 10R to a 600 or 750???? Tire useage costs? too much motor to have as much fun? somethign like that?

I think the new ZX10R got a lot worse looks wise... every time they've changed it since it was introduced it's gotten uglier... :nonod: