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Liquid-cooled, 998cc four-stroke, inline four-cylinder engine utilizes stacked shaft layout for compact dimensions, contributing to the ZX-10R’s narrow profile
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One-piece cylinder/crankcase saves weight and is more rigid
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Forged pistons have flat top for compact combustion chamber
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Cams machined from chromoly steel billet and surface treated with soft nitride for light weight and durability
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Tappet surfaces treated with soft nitriding to help prevent wear
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Intake and exhaust valves use single springs with oval cross sections to lower overall engine height
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Flow analysis used to design cylinder head, maximizing engine breathing at high rpm
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All-titanium four-into-one exhaust system includes butterfly valve to enhance low-rpm power
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Oval-shaped aluminum muffler with internal titanium parts reduces noise and includes honeycomb catalyzer to reduce emissions
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Digital fuel injection with sub-throttle assembly and 43mm throttle bodies provide best power characteristics and ridability
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High-speed generator is clutch driven and is positioned behind the cylinder bank to reduce engine width
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Liquid-cooled oil cooler helps to maintain consistent oil temperatures
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Sloshing analysis used to design internal structure of oil pan, reducing windage and helping to maintain low oil temperatures
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Magnesium engine covers reduce overall dry weight
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Close-ratio six-speed transmission optimizes on-track performance
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Multi-plate wet clutch with back torque limiter prevents rear wheel hop under hard braking and deceleration
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All-aluminum, twin-spar backbone frame utilizes thin-walled castings and pressed sheets welded together for light weight – provides high-speed stability and responsive handling, yet is no wider than most 600cc sportbikes
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Frame arches over the engine rather than around it, giving the ZX-10R the narrowest possible profile for excellent riding position and ride “feel”
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Fully adjustable 43mm forks and internal aluminum parts feature circuit setting for competition
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Top triple clamp features “lightening holes” to reduce weight
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Gull-type aluminum swingarm with oval pipe brace, UNI-TRAK® linkage and fully adjustable shock is lightweight and torsionally rigid
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Rear suspension includes ride height adjustment
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Dual 300mm front disc brakes feature radial-mounted four-piston calipers and single 220mm rear disc brake – the first petal discs in the liter bike class – enhance cooling and prevent warpage
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Cast-aluminum wheels utilize six spokes in place of the traditional three-spoke design, so rim thickness is reduced, yet the wheels are stronger and lighter
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Front fairing is narrower than most 600cc sportbikes
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Central ram air duct pressurizes the airbox at speed
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Pop nuts make disassembly quick and easy
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Three-dimensional computer-assisted design used to develop ergonomic and aerodynamic layout
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Three-piece front fender increases aerodynamic efficiency
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Top of the fuel tank is concave so the rider can tuck in more tightly behind the windscreen
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Fuel tank bottom is flat to provide engine with stable fuel level
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Compact rear fender is slim and light
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Inner fender’s flowing design matches the shape of the swingarm to achieve unity of function and style
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Optional five-piece W-shaped rear seat cowl flows from the tank the rear tail section for an aggressive, high-quality image and is easily removed for maintenance
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Forged aluminum handlebars are strong and gun drilled to further reduce weight
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Powerful dual multi-reflector 55W headlights provide best possible nighttime visibility
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Digital LCD instrument panel includes tachometer, speedometer, water temperature gauge, shift indicator, clock and stop watch function |
