The 2021 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R has been launched in India for an ex-showroom price of INR 14.99 lakh. It will be available in two colour options - Lime Green and Flat Ebony Type 2. The Japanese two-wheeler giant has made a plethora of changes in the latest iteration of the litre-class bike to make it go that much faster.
Powering the new Ninja ZX-10R is a familiar 998cc inline 4-cylinder engine, however, it now features several new components and also complies with the BS6 emission regulations. The motor comes with redesigned intake ports and valve train, Diamond-Like Carbon (DLC) coating on finger-followers, titanium intake and exhaust valves, dry film lubricant on the piston skirts, and more.
As for the output figures, this engine has
been tuned to produce 203 PS of max power at 13,200 rpm which can be increased to
213 PS with RAM air intake. The peak torque of 114.9 Nm is generated at
11,400 rpm. Mated to this engine is a 6-speed gearbox.
The new Ninja ZX-10R has improved
aerodynamics. Kawasaki says that it has used integrated winglets into the
structure of the cowling, resulting in an additional downforce which is
approximately 17% higher than that of the previous model. The rear seat is also
culminated to create a low-pressure area behind the rider, to prevent air drag
during frequent manoeuvring.
