Kawasaki sedang meraikan ulang tahun ke-40 rangkaian Ninja yang ikonik dengan memperkenalkan barisan motosikal edisi istimewa. Motosikal eksklusif ini datang dengan skema cat berinspirasi retro dan pelbagai ciri-ciri unik yang pastinya akan memukau peminat motosikal dan pemuja koleksi.
Perayaan bersejarah ini meluas bukan hanya kepada Kawasaki ZX-10R; ia merangkul model-model Ninja lain yang mencengangkan, termasuk Kawasaki ZX-4RR dan Kawasaki ZX-6R. Tidak kurang pentingnya, ZX-4RR membuat penampilan pertamanya dalam konfigurasi standardnya pada awal tahun ini, menjadikan edisi 40 tahunnya lebih dinantikan.
Pengumuman besar motosikal-motosikal luar biasa ini dijadualkan untuk kemunculan pada penghujung tahun ini di acara EICMA di Milan. Dalam acara ini, mereka akan membuat kenyataan dengan skema cat hijau, putih, dan biru yang diilhamkan oleh tahun 90-an. Warna-warna ini, yang mengingatkan pada corak livery ikonik Kawasaki dari tahun 1990-an, telah mengalami kebangkitan gemilang dalam beberapa tahun terakhir. Pasukan Kawasaki kilang dalam WorldSBK mempertontonkannya pada pusingan Argentina 2022, dan pasukan rasmi Kawasaki UK dalam British Superbikes, FS-3, telah dengan konsisten menghiasi motosikal mereka dengan warna ikonik ini selama dua musim terakhir.
Kebangkitan semula skema cat klasik ini memberikan motosikal-motosikal ini dengan perasaan nostalgia yang kuat, sebagai penghormatan kepada sejarah perlumbaan yang gemilang milik Kawasaki. Untuk menyokong kepentingan ulang tahun ke-40, setiap motosikal ini dengan bangganya mempamerkan lambang khas pada tangki bahan api mereka. Walaupun skema livery sedikit diubah untuk sepadan dengan reka bentuk badan yang berbeza pada setiap model, ia adalah bukti kepada reka bentuk yang teliti dan perincian yang cermat.
Selain model-model edisi ke-40 tahun, motosikal-motosikal edisi istimewa ini akan diperkenalkan bersama-sama pilihan warna 2024 yang sedia ada untuk ZX-10R, ZX-6R, dan ZX-4RR, memberi peminat pilihan yang mengujakan. Harga versi edisi ke-40 yang eksklusif ini diletakkan pada tahap yang menjadikannya pilihan yang tidak dapat ditolak untuk peminat tegar siri Kawasaki Ninja.
Kawasaki sekali lagi meningkatkan standard dalam dunia motosikal, dan edisi-edisi ulang tahun ini pastinya akan mencetuskan gelombang dalam industri, mengukuhkan warisan jenama ini selama 40 tahun dan seterusnya.
In a thrilling announcement, Kawasaki is commemorating the 40th anniversary of its iconic Ninja range by introducing a lineup of special edition motorcycles. These exclusive bikes come with retro-inspired paint schemes and a range of unique features that are set to captivate motorcycle enthusiasts and collectors alike.
This landmark celebration extends beyond just the Kawasaki ZX-10R; it reaches out to other remarkable models within the Ninja family, including the Kawasaki ZX-4RR and Kawasaki ZX-6R. Notably, the ZX-4RR made its initial appearance in its standard configuration earlier this year, making its 40th-anniversary edition even more anticipated.
The grand reveal of these motorcycles is scheduled for later this year at the EICMA show in Milan. At this event, they will make a bold statement with their ’90s-inspired green, white, and blue paint schemes. These colors, reminiscent of Kawasaki’s iconic livery from the 1990s, have enjoyed a triumphant resurgence in recent years. The factory Kawasaki team in WorldSBK showcased them at the 2022 Argentinian round, and the official Kawasaki UK team in British Superbikes, FS-3, has consistently adorned their bikes with these iconic colors for the past two seasons.
The resurrection of this classic paint scheme infuses the motorcycles with a powerful sense of nostalgia, paying homage to Kawasaki’s storied racing heritage. To further underline the significance of the 40th anniversary, each of these bikes proudly displays special badging on their fuel tanks. While the livery is tweaked slightly to match the distinctive bodywork of each model, it is a testament to the meticulous design and attention to detail.
In addition to the 40th-anniversary models, these special edition motorcycles will be introduced alongside the existing 2024 color options for the ZX-10R, ZX-6R, and ZX-4RR, providing enthusiasts with an exciting array of choices. The pricing of these exclusive 40th-anniversary versions is positioned to make them an irresistible option for avid fans of the Kawasaki Ninja series.
Kawasaki has once again raised the bar in the world of motorcycling, and these anniversary editions are sure to create waves in the industry, cementing the brand’s legacy for another 40 years and beyond. However, it is not yet know which markets these models will be offered in.
Kawasaki mencuri tumpuan baru-baru ini dengan pelancaran Ninja ZX-6R generasi terbaru yang telah dikemas kini dengan enjin Euro 5.
Kemas kini itu menyaksikan ZX-6R akan terus dijual dipasaran global berbanding pesaing terdekat Yamaha R6 dan Honda CBR600RR. Ini kerana Yamaha telah pun menghentikan jualan R6 atas faktor emisi ketat sementara CBR600RR hanya dijual di pasaran lain yang tidak terikat dengan peraturan emisi semasa.
Bagaimanapun, selain ZX-6R, Kawasaki turut memperkenalkan Ninja ZX-10RR baharu yang telah dikemas kini dengan ‘variable air intake system’ (VAI).
Dengan adanya VAI, kotak udara di dalam ZX-10RR kini menempatkan corong udara boleh gerak yang boleh meningkatkan prestasi jentera mengikut RPM tertentu. Ketika corong berada pada kedudukan atas, udara yang masuk akan memintas sistem VAI dan terus masuk ke ruangan enjin bagi menghasilkan prestasi optimum.
Ketik corong berada di kedudukan bawah, udara yang masuk akan melalui ruangan yang lebih tinggi lalu meningkatkan prestasi enjin pada rpm rendah.
Namun, bagi mengaktifkan sistem VAI tersebut, jentera perlu dilengkapi dengan ECU perlumbaan. Jadi bila dalam konfigurasi untuk jalan raya, sistem VAI tersebut tidak akan diaktifkan dan corong udara akan kekal dalam kedudukan atas.
Untuk rekod, Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10RR 2024 ini terus dikuasakan enjin empat silinder 998cc dan berupaya menghasilkan 200hp dan 114.9Nm.
Ninja ZX-10RR ini juga dilengkapi dengan ‘connecting rods’ jenis titanium jenama Pankl dan piston yang lebih ringan berbanding model ZX-10R. Menariknya, ZX-10RR ini juga kurang satu ‘piston ring’ berbanding model standard sekaligus mengurangkan geseran di dalam enjin.
Antara ciri lain ditawarkan termasuk:
rim ‘forged’ Marchesini
tayar Pirelli Diablo Supercorsa SP
traction control
ABS
cornering management
quickshifter
stereng damper Ohlins
Ketika ini Kawasaki Malaysia masih belum menawarkan Ninja ZX-10RR untuk pasaran tempatan kecuali ZX-10R.
Dalam tempoh kurang dua bulan dari sekarang, Kawasaki bakal melancarkan enam jentera baharu bagi tahun 2021.
Bagaimanapun, sehingga kini masih tiada maklumat terperinci apakah antara jentera yang akan diperkenalkan namun dapat dipastikan salah satu daripadanya adalah Kawasaki ZX-10R dan ZX-10RR.
Namun, berdasarkan laporan, jentera tersebut bukanlah merujuk kepada model serba baharu sebaliknya sekadar kemas kini daripada model sedia ada.
Antara penambahbaikan yang akand dilaksanakan adalah bahagian enjin yang didakwa akan menghasilkan kuasa kuda dan tork yang lebih tinggi.
Kemas kini itu adalah sebahagian daripada usaha untuk membantu Kawasaki di pentas Kejuaraan Superbike Dunia (WSBK).
Langkah itu juga dijangka akan membawa perubahan terhadap ‘engine mounting’ dan beberapa ciri enjin lain.
Menurut laporan, rekaan keseluruhan akan terus kekal sama seperti versi sedia ada namun dengan aerodinamik yang lebih baik termasuk penggunaan winglet yang ketika ini merupakan keperluan ‘homologation’ di WSBK.
Senario ini mungkin juga menyaksikan Kawasaki akhirnya akan perkenalkan paparan digital berwarna pada ZX-10R dan ZX-10RR.
Kawasaki akan melancarkan enam model baharu itu pada 23 November ini. – Asphalt & Rubber
Kawasaki has updated the 2019 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R to produce more horsepower.
Updates are centred on the valvetrain and reducing moving mass.
The updates show that Kawasaki intends to retain the World Superbike crown.
Horsepower. You can never have enough. Kawasaki has announced that the 2019 Ninja ZX-10R will receive a list of changes that will take its power output even higher.
Kawasaki may have won four World Superbike championships in 2013 with Tom Sykes, and 2015, 2016, 2017 with Jonathan Rea, while currently leading the series with the latter rider, they know that they will be under stiff competition from Ducati with the new Panigale V4 and possibly a new Honda CBR1000RR next year.
The new Ninja ZX-10R’s cylinder head has been redesigned to be more compact to aid quicker combustion. The valvetrain will now have the cams acting directly on finger followers, rather than on tappets, resulting in a 20 percent reduction in mass. It also makes it easier to install more aggressive cam profiles. Consequently, the engine can sustain high RPMs more reliably.
Finally, to mark the updated engine, the cylinder head cover will be painted in red.
There are three variants of the 2019 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R: Base, SE and RR.
Ninja ZX-10R
The base 2019 Ninja ZX-10R will have its power increased to 203 PS (200 bhp), without ram air. Expect to see around 210 bhp with ram air. It will receive the updated valvetrain and cylinder head cover. It will also feature the bi-directional Kawasaki Quick Shifter (KQS) that was previously available on the SE and RR only.
Ninja ZX-10R SE
The 2019 Ninja ZX-10R SE is considered the flagship model as the RR is a race homologation model. Apart from the valvetrain updates, it will feature Kawasaki’s advanced electronic suspension (KECS) and forged Marchesini rims. Areas prone to scratches are covered with Kawasaki’s proprietary “self-healing” paint, as with the 2019 Ninja H2. Power is the same as the based Ninja ZX-10R.
Ninja ZX-10RR
The 2019 Ninja ZX-10RR will receive Pankl titanium connecting rods that save 400g over the standard bike’s, reducing the crankshaft’s inertia by 5% and yield a 600 RPM increase. Kawasaki quoted 201 bhp peak power without ram air. It will be available only in Lime Green and production is limited to 500 units.
A “Performance” variant for all three types are also available.
The Kawasaki ZX-10R has been dominating the WSBK Championship.
It has been built with winning the championship from the outset.
The 2018 Ninja ZX-10RR revealed at EICMA seeks to continue the dominance.
There’s much to learn from the cut-throat world of racing. Almost every modern-day technology on a motorcycle available to the public was trickled down from racing. That applies not only to sportbikes and race replicas but also to all types of motorcycles from the tyres up.
Motorcycle frames, chassis, engine power delivery, materials, and the way they look, were born out of the necessity to trump the competition in races and ultimately championships.
There are two premier racing classes in the racing world, namely MotoGP and World Superbike.
The motorcycles that race in MotoGP are thoroughbred prototypes, meaning they do not share similarities with motorcycles that are available to the buying public, although the technologies may soon find their way to road-going models.
The World Superbike Championship (WSBK) on the other hand, is production based. But what does that mean?
Being production-based means the machines racing around the world on weekends must be based on bikes that are available to you and I when we visit the bike shop. To be eligible for WSBK competition, the manufacturer must produce a certain amount of motorcycles similar to the one they’d be campaigning with – this process is called “homologation”. The minimum number of homologation models to be produced depends on the total output of the manufacturer – the bigger they are, the more homologation models they have to produce.
While the racebikes aren’t 100% stock, they are much closer to production machines than one might think, since they have to conform to certain stipulations laid out by WSBK. Among them: Frame design and dimensions (therefore chassis dimensions such as rake, trail and wheelbase), the engine’s cylinders’ dimensions, throttle body size, and bodywork dimensions and look must not be altered.
Thus, in order for their bikes to be competitive on the track, manufacturers must create homologation specials that are already imbued with high performance – or shall we say, ready to race. Think of the difference between the standard ZX-10R and ZX-10RR Racing and you get the picture.
2017 ZX-10RR
It’s not only customers who reap the enjoyment of these engineering marvels. Because it truly goes both way as they are also beneficial to the riders too.
Kawasaki has won the World Superbike Championship five times times, including four in the last five years (2013, 2015, 2016, 2017, plus the first in 1993).
Scott Russel
Kawasaki for one is a manufacturer who’s never afraid to push engineering boundaries.
Tom Syke’s 2013 championship-winning ZX-10RR had actually been carried over from 2011. The 2013 model is well-known for its exceptionally linear power delivery, great handling, good ergonomics and advanced K-STRIC traction control electronic package. That meant Sykes and co had something good to work on from the beginning. The ZX-10RR’s 998cc was in fact so good that Colin Edwards’ CRT MotoGP team used it in 2013 MotoGP season.
Tom Sykes in Donington Park, 2013
Sykes was close to defending his title in 2014, but ultimately losing out to Sylvain Guintoli by an agonizing six points due to a single retirement in Malaysia.
The 2015 Ninja ZX-10R wasn’t changed much in terms of hardware, testament to how well it was designed from the outset. It was this year that Jonathan Rea won his first WSBK crown, in his first full season on a Kawasaki. Rea amassed a total of 548 points at season’s end, 132 more than the next rider, Chaz Davies on the Ducati.
Jonathan Rea, 2015
Kawasaki revamped the Ninja ZX-10R in 2016, after taking cues from both factory riders Rea and Sykes. Project leader, Yoshimoto Matsuda even said that his team wasn’t looking at the aesthetics so much as improving the bike’s mechanicals.
The engine had gone on to develop 197 bhp, while weight was reduced to 205 kg. The crankshaft and primary gear were lightened to reduce inertia. The steering head was moved 7.5mm closer to the rider for better control. The swingarm was elongated by 15.8mm to put more weight on the front wheel and reduce wheelies. Both the steering head angle and swingarm pivot are adjustable.
2016 Ninja ZX-10R
Rea went on to dominate the 2016 season and successfully defend his title.
Jonathan Rea, 2015
For 2017, Kawasaki brought back the Ninja ZX-10RR in Winter Test black and single seat. The biggest change was to the engine, where the new cylinder head was designed to readily accept the high lift cams in the race kit. Only 500 units were built.
2017 Ninja ZX-10RR
On the track, Rea decimated the field to win his third successive title, to become only the second rider to have achieved the feat.
Jonathan Rea at Assen, 2017
Kawasaki has also revealed the 2018 Ninja ZX-10RR during EICMA (complete with snowflake logos). Again, because the bike is already so good, almost no changes were made except for cosmetic ones. Will Rea and Sykes dominate again in 2018? It’ll be unwise to bet against them.
2018 Ninja ZX-10RR
That’s the main appeal of the Kawasaki ZX-10RR, as it’s made to dominate on the track from the time it went out of the factory’s doors. As such, customers will get their hands on the best sportbike in the world.
Akrapovič has released one of the greatest tribute videos for all the 2017 superbike models with their latest aftermarket exhaust line.
In the video, Akrapovič highlighted their latest Evolution line which comes in either carbon or titanium for the selected superbike models.
The amazing soundtrack features the latest 2017 Kawasaki ZX-10R, Yamaha YZF-R1, Honda CBR1000R Fireblade, Ducati 1299 Panigale, Aprilia RSV4, Suzuki GSX-R1000 and BMW S 1000 RR all fitted with some Akrapovič love.
While we’re sitting at our desks in front of the computer or lying in bed scrolling through our phones, we are bombarded with so many things making their way to the viral section of social media. While they’re all for fun, exhaust experts Akrapovič has released a spine-tingling tribute video in what we feel is one of the best made videos of the century. (more…)
Bengkel Kenstomoto telah memperagakan ciptaan terbaru mereka semasa festival Art of Speed Malaysia 2017 iaitu Kenstomoto Ju racer, sebuah motosikal Kawasaki ZX-10R buatan khas penuh.
Si geliga di belakang tabir segala rekaan serta pembikinannya adalah tidak lain serta tidak bukan, Kenny Yeoh, pengasas Kenstomoto yang juga merupakan ahli Custom Cartel.
Hasilnya merupakan sebuah jentera litar yang amat menakjubkan yang telah memenangi beberapa anugerah di perhimpunan Art of Speed Malaysia tahun ini.
The folks over at Kenstomoto displayed their latest creation during the 2017 Art of Speed Malaysia festival which is the Kenstomoto Jū racer, a fully customised 2004 Kawasaki ZX-10R.
The brains behind all the design and fabrications are none other than Kenny Yeoh, the founder of Kenstomoto as well as a proud member of the Custom Cartel.
The end result is a super awesome track machine that has bagged several awards at this year Art of Speed Malaysia gathering.
To those who always said that “You can’t teach and old dog new tricks” obviously have no acquaintances whatsoever in the motorcycling industry. While some folks would either revive their seasoned motorcycles by restoring it back to their former glories, the folks over at Kenstomoto took theirs to whole new different level. (more…)
