2011 Kawasaki ZX-10R Ninja

For 2011, Kawasaki completely redesigned its flagship and have made it smaller, lighter, and considerably more powerful.

Upping the ante to 197 horsepower (EPA watchdogs are rumored to have forced Kawasaki into a 20 horsepower reduction for America), the big Ninja has class-topping rider customizable traction control, an instrument display switchable between street and track settings, and ABS.

With a stacked gearbox, the all new-engine is even more compact than its predecessor; a completely new chassis and longer swingarm transforms handling too. Standard equipment is a Bosch developed multi- sensor racetrack ABS that only adds seven pounds in weight.

2011 Kawasaki ZX-10R Ninja Quick Stats

• ENGINE TYPE: DOHC inline-4
• BORE x STROKE: 76mm x 55mm
• COMP. RATIO: 13.0:1
• TRANSMISSION: 6-speed
• WHEELBASE: 56.1 inches
• RAKE: 25 degrees
• CURB WEIGHT: 436
• PRICE: $14,799

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2011 Kawasaki Ninja 1000

Comfortable ergonomics on a faired superbike? Yes, it seems to be true for Kawasaki in 2011. If you like upright bikes, but don't like naked bikes, then the all-new Ninja 1000 will be just the ticket.

Essentially Kawasaki's futuristically styled (and polarizing) Z1000, but with a full fairing and conventional looks, the Ninja 1000 promises to be a real-world superbike for the street.

The 41mm male-slider forks and 300mm petal brake rotors handle the braking, while power comes from a 1043cc, DOHC, liquid- cooled, 16-valve long-stroke inline-four.

2011 Kawasaki Ninja 1000 Quick Specs

• ENGINE TYPE: DOHC inline-4
• BORE x STROKE: 77mm x 56mm
• COMP. RATIO: 11.8:1
• TRANSMISSION: 6-speed
• WHEELBASE: 56.9 inches
• RAKE: 24.5 degrees
• CURB WEIGHT: 503 pounds
• PRICE: $10,999

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