2017 Kawasaki ZX-10RR
The Kawasaki ZX-10RR will only have a production run
of 500 units, just enough for homologation purposes. While outwardly looking
much the same as the ZX-10R, the RR hides its capability under the fairing.
A modified cylinder head is designed for high lift
cams – which are available separately as part of the bike’s race kit – and the
tappets get a diamond-like coating (DLC) to reduce friction and mechanical
loss. The engine cases have also been strengthened to withstand the rigours of
racing.
On the electronics side a Kawasaki Quick Shifter
(KQS) is installed, and allows for both up- and down-shifts. A proper six-axis
inertial measurement unit, as opposed to the ZX-10R’s five-axis unit with a
sixth axis electronically computed, is new for the ZX-10RR.
The 2017 Kawasaki ZX-10RR rolls on Marchesini
seven-spoke forged wheels, because lightness. Brembo M50 radial-mounted
calipers take care of the braking, grabbing grooved Brembo brake discs and
actuated by a radial master cylinder.
The ZX-10RR comes
with a single seat, which shaves a kilogramme off the all-up weight. No word on
what the price of this limited edition Kawasaki superbike might be.
