2015 Kawasaki ZX-10R unveiled

The Kawasaki Ninja series has completed 30 years of its existence in the American market and to commemorate this occasion, the Japanese two-wheeler manufacturer has launched a special anniversary model of the new ZX-10R.  The Kawasaki GPz900R was the first Ninja to be launched in the US market when it made its debut in 1984. The 2015 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R has been endowed with cosmetic updates and will be now available in new shades of Metallic Matte Carbon Gray/Flat Ebony. While the special 30th Anniversary Ninja ZX-10R model features a Lime Green/Pearl Stardust White paint reminiscent of the Ninja’s of the early 1990’s and sports 30th Anniversary badges on each side of the fairing to make it stand out from the standard offering. Also Read: Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R Review

No changes have been made on the 2015 model on the mechanical front and it will powered by the same 998cc mill as found on the current bike. The liquid-cooled, in-line-four cylinder motor is capable to churn out 213PS at 13,000rpm and boasts a torque figure of 112Nm at 11,500rpm.To keep all that power in check, the S-KRTC (Sport Kawasaki Traction Control) with three different power setting has been carried forward in the 2015-spec model. Kawasaki hasn’t fiddled with the chassis or the cycle parts and the 2015 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R will feature the same as seen on its predecessor. 

The new Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R hasn’t been tinkered on the mechanical front as it still has an edge over its Japanese rivals in terms of performance and handling and its only real competitor in terms of performance is from the European litre-class superbikes. Also one can gauge the amount of advancement the modern superbikes from the fact that the Kawasaki GPz900R was the benchmark in 1984 with 118PS and weighing 228kg, while the current litre-class Ninja produces 213PS and tips the scale at just 198kg. In terms of the Indian market it will be interesting to see by when the 2015 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R will land on our shores or if Kawasaki will make the new colour schemes available in our country as it is known to stick to its traditional Green shade for our market.