New Kawasaki ZX 10 R 2009 2010, I had my black zx10 for a week - now done 300 miles. I tried the fireblade, but found this fitted me better. I am impressed with the build quality and I even like the looks. Got a really good deal on an 08 bike, which I think looks better than the 09 which has a silly silver piece each side. Fitted an R&G tail tidy and have a double bubble screen on order. My nephew has just bought an 09 repsol blade which looks and sounds great, but I prefer the ergonomics of the zx and also think the engine is smoother and stronger. They are all bloody marvellous really
If you want torque and bottom end power then look away now. However if you want arm ripping acceleration and a 1000cc engine that seems to rev like a 600 you’ll be wanting the all-new ZX-10R. Kawasaki is quoting nearly 200bhp with ram air, more than last year’s bike which was never a slow bike.As the latest ZX-10R is brand new, it’s near impossible to comment on the motorcycle’s reliability. However there haven’t been any problems with previous models, and Kawasaki engines are generally regarded as bullet proof. On face value there is high level of quality materials used and recent high mileage Kawasakis we’ve ran on the MCN fleet have coped with everything, even a few freezing salt ridden winters.
Specification
Engine size 998cc
Engine specification 16v transverse four, 6 gears
Frame Aluminium back bone
Front suspension adjustment Preload, compression and rebound
Rear suspension adjustment Preload, compression and rebound
Front brakes 2 x 310mm with radial four piston calipers
Rear brake 220mm disc
Front tyre size 120/70 x 17
Rear tyre size 190/55 x 17
Review By : ocasaja /Boston
