Kawasaki has unveiled the 2019 Ninja ZX-10R range
featuring significant updates to the powertrain. Mechanical updates on the 2019
Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R include a new finger follower valve actuation system
(replacing the tappet-style valves), which has resulted in a valve-train mass
reduction of 20 per cent. The new system helps the engine to rev higher and
sustain it for a longer duration. The finger follower valve system is standard
on all the models - Ninja ZX-10R, ZX-10RR, and ZX-10R SE.
The engine features a redesigned cylinder head,
while a red cam cover distinguishes the power-train from the old motor. The 998
cc, in line 4-cylinder engine now produces 2.8 bhp more (total 200 bhp) on the
Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R and 1 bhp (total 201 bhp) on the ZX-10RR, without the
RAM-air intake.
The 2019 Ninja ZX-10R range also features a
bi-directional quick-shifter as standard. On the other hand, the ZX-10RR gets a
tweaked suspension for track riding, while the Ninja ZX-10R SE features the
'Highly Durable Paint' technology, which self-heals minor scratches. The new
Ninja ZX-10R is available in the KRT colour scheme with red streaks on its
engine underbelly and on the windscreen.
The 2019 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R SE gets a black and
green paint option with green highlights on its seat. The 2019 Ninja ZX-10RR
comes with the Kawasaki Lime Green colour with black graphics. The ZX-10RR is
limited to 500 units globally and features new Pankl titanium con-rods. This
shaves off 400 gm on the engine weight and enables it to rev 600 rpm higher.
The 2019 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R range is scheduled to
launch in global markets by this month.
