2026 Kawasaki Ninja® ZX™-10R Base
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- Year 2026
- Make Kawasaki
- Model Ninja® ZX™-10R
2026 Kawasaki Ninja® ZX™-10R Base
2026 Kawasaki Ninja® ZX™-10R
The Ninja® ZX™-10R motorcycle is built for those who rise to the challenge, a true champion supersport machine. From carrying Kawasaki riders to 7 WorldSBK Championship titles to helping performance enthusiasts explore their limits on the track, the Ninja ZX-10R motorcycle now reaches new heights. With new aerodynamic winglets and a sharp, aggressive design, this is the next-generation Ninja. Push your limits aboard the new Ninja ZX-10R motorcycle equipped with a potent 998cc 4-cylinder engine, a fine-tuned chassis and suspension, a state-of-the-art electronics package, plus a whole lot more.
Features may include:
- New next-generation Ninja® styling with aerodynamic winglets
- New 998cc liquid-cooled, 4-stroke in-line 4-cylinder engine with air-cooled oil cooler
- New light-handling chassis and fine-tuned suspension settings for maximized aerodynamic performance
- New 5-in TFT color instrumentation with shift light
- New Smartphone Connectivity via RIDEOLOGY THE APP MOTORCYCLE† with available voice command and turn-by-turn navigation
- Finger-Follower Valve Actuation
- Öhlins Steering Damper
- All-LED lighting
- New Bridgestone Battlax Racing Street RS12 tires
Engine
Engine Type
4-stroke, in-line 4-cylinder, DOHC, 16-valve
Displacement
998cc
Cooling System
Liquid-cooled
Bore
76.0mm
Stroke
55.0mm
Engine Power
190.0 hp¹ @ 11,500 rpm
Engine Torque
82.7 lb-ft @ 11,300 rpm
Compression Ratio
13.0:1
Fuel System
DFI® with 47mm throttle bodies
Ignition
TCBI with Electronic Advance
Drivetrain
Transmission
6-speed, return shift
Final Drive
Sealed chain
Chassis
Frame Type
Twin spar, cast aluminum
Suspension
Front Suspension
43mm inverted Showa Balance Free Fork (BFF) with external compression chamber, rebound and compression damping, spring preload adjustability/4.7 in
Rear Suspension
Horizontal back-link with Showa Balance Free Rear Cushion (BFRC) lite gas-charged shock with piggyback reservoir, rebound and compression damping, spring preload adjustability/4.2 in
Brakes
Front braking system
Dual 330mm semi-floating Brembo discs with radial-mount 4-piston Brembo M50 monobloc calipers (and ABS)
Rear braking system
Single 220mm disc with aluminum single-piston caliper (and ABS)
Wheels & Tires
Front Tire
120/70 ZR17
Front Wheel Travel
4.7 in
Rear Tire
190/55 ZR17
Rear Wheel Travel
5.9 in
Dimensions
Rake/trail
25.0°/4.1 in
Overall Length
82.1 in
Overall Width
29.5 in
Overall Height
46.5 in
Ground Clearance
5.1 in
Seat Height
32.5 in
Wheelbase
57.1 in
Capacities
Fuel Capacity
4.5 gal
Weights
Estimated Dry Weight (lbs./kgs.)
425.5 lb** (ABS), 421.1 lb** (non-ABS) 49-State Model
Curb Weight
463.0 lb* (ABS), 458.6 lb* (non-ABS) 49-State Model
Color
Colors
Lime Green/Blue 24, Metallic Matte Graphenesteel Gray/Metallic Spark Black/Pearl Storm Gray
Features
Features
Electronic Rider Aids: Economical Riding Indicator, Electronic Cruise Control, Kawasaki Launch Control Mode (KLCM), Sport-Kawasaki TRaction Control (S-KTRC), Kawasaki Intelligent anti-lock Brake System (KIBS) (ABS only), Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) (ABS only), Power Modes, Kawasaki Cornering Management Function (KCMF), Kawasaki Engine Brake Control, Kawasaki Quick Shifter (KQS), IMU-Enhanced Chassis Orientation Awareness | Special: 5" All-digital TFT color instrumentation, All-LED lighting, Öhlins steering damper, Smartphone Connectivity with available Voice Command and Turn-by-Turn Navigation via RIDEOLOGY THE APP MOTORCYCLE***