{"id":7228,"date":"2016-03-18T15:43:14","date_gmt":"2016-03-18T08:43:14","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/thai.webike.net\/news\/?p=7228"},"modified":"2016-03-18T17:32:21","modified_gmt":"2016-03-18T10:32:21","slug":"kawasaki-zx-10r-2016","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thai.webike.net\/news\/en\/kawasaki-zx-10r-2016.html","title":{"rendered":"Top 10 Features Of The 2016 Kawasaki ZX-10R"},"content":{"rendered":"

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While it may not have won our recent comparison test against the <\/span>Aprilia<\/a> RSV4 RR<\/b>, that\u2019s no reason to dismiss the bike. The completely revamped 2016 <\/span>Kawasaki<\/a> Ninja ZX-10R<\/b> is an impressive motorcycle. Kawasaki\u2019s engineering staff had a tough task on its hands when taking the previous generation ZX-10R \u2013 which had just finished capturing a <\/span>World Superbike<\/b> championship \u2013 and making it better, but it\u2019s undeniable that Team Green has done just that. So, for this week\u2019s Top 10, I\u2019m going to highlight 10 of my favorite features of the new ZX-10R.<\/span><\/p>\n

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10. Looks<\/b><\/h2>\n

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Nobody wants to ride an ugly motorcycle, and thankfully the Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R owner won\u2019t have to. The new bike doesn\u2019t look drastically different from the 10R it replaces (which wasn\u2019t bad looking either), but I happen to like it. The angular nose is attractive, the exhaust canister doesn\u2019t look like an afterthought, and the trademark Kawi green color scheme looks better in person than it does in the photo. Swap the three-spoke wheels with something of the 10-spoke variety (like <\/span>Honda<\/a><\/b>\u2019s <\/span>CBR1000RR<\/b>) and I\u2019d be completely happy.<\/span><\/p>\n

Looks are subjective, of course, and the new Kawasaki can\u2019t hold a candle to the <\/span>Ducati<\/a>Panigale<\/b> in the styling department, but I\u2019d crack a smile each time I opened my garage door and found this staring back at me.<\/span><\/p>\n

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9. Titanium Headers<\/b><\/h2>\n

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Speaking of eye candy, check out the gorgeous titanium headers! It\u2019s hard to believe these come standard from the factory. Stock Ti headers on a production sportbike was simply unheard of in the not-too-distant past, and their inclusion here practically negates the need to purchase a full exhaust system from the aftermarket when a slip-on would be good enough. Personally, the blue and purple hue would be enough to convince me that a full exhaust system is unnecessary.<\/span><\/p>\n

As for the engine itself, it\u2019s certainly more stout than its predecessor, but it\u2019s top-heavy nature means it\u2019s actually <\/span>not<\/span><\/i> one of my favorite features of the new bike.<\/span><\/p>\n

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8. Angled Valve Stems<\/b><\/h2>\n

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Of all the features the ZX-10R boasts, I\u2019m hyping up some valve stems?! Yessir, I am. The devil is in the details, and the proliferation of huge front brake discs has made it more difficult to check tire pressures (you do check your tire pressure, right?). It\u2019s obviously doable with the traditional straight stems, but the added simplicity and convenience afforded from the angled valve stem makes you wonder why more motorcycles don\u2019t have them.<\/span><\/p>\n

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7. Usable Mirrors!<\/b><\/h2>\n

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Sportbikes like the ZX-10R may be bred for the racetrack, where objects behind you aren\u2019t important, but the truth of the matter is that most sportbikes will never turn a wheel in anger at the track. Instead, they\u2019ll mainly be used on the street, which requires you to be aware of your surroundings on all sides, including what\u2019s behind you. Thankfully, the 2016 Ninja\u2019s mirrors not only look stylish, but actually provide a decent view behind as well. The same can\u2019t be said for all sportbikes out there.<\/span><\/p>\n

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6. Thank You, Steering Damper<\/b><\/h2>\n

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A steering damper is one of those things you don\u2019t appreciate until it saves your butt, and the \u00d6hlins electronic unit on the ZX-10R works like a charm. Since it\u2019s in constant communication with the ECU to provide the correct amount of damping for the conditions, many times it\u2019s difficult to know when it\u2019s even working. However, during our track test at Auto Club Speedway, as I got hard on the gas the front hit a bump as I was cresting onto the long, banked NASCAR straight. A small wiggle came through the bars, which could have been a big wiggle had it not been for the damper.<\/span><\/p>\n

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5. Sticky Tires Right From the Factory<\/b><\/h2>\n

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It wasn\u2019t that long ago when us moto-journos wouldn\u2019t even think about going to a trackday with the stock tires on a sportbike. However, with advancements in tire technology (and electronic rider aids on the bikes themselves), ripping laps on stock tires is entirely possible. Here, the Kawasaki is fitted with <\/span>Bridgestone Battlax RS10 R<\/b> rubber, the R denoting the tire as the street compound of B-Stone\u2019s track tire, the Battlax RS10 (no R). We were very impressed with the RS10 R\u2019s performance; the front stayed composed during a full day of lapping and the rear showed plenty of life left at the end of the day.<\/span>
\n4. Factory Quickshifter<\/b><\/p>\n

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Like angled valve stems, factory quickshifters are another thing that should come on every sportbike. The fact Kawasaki has finally included it on the ZX-10R is a godsend. It\u2019s a little notchy when shifting at street speeds, but its benefit is perfectly clear when track riding. Auto Club Speedway\u2019s infield section includes a long, increasing radius left-hander that requires the rider to upshift, and balancing the dance of the right wrist quickly chopping the throttle and the left toe flicking the shift lever mere inches from the ground can get tricky without a quickshifter. With the QS, the wrist can stay pinned, which means the chassis can stay composed, and all you have to do is flick your toe upward. It\u2019s beautiful. Though we didn\u2019t get a chance to test it, with Kawasaki\u2019s race ECU, clutchless downshifts are also possible.<\/span><\/p>\n

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3. Simple Switches<\/b><\/h2>\n

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The advancement of electronic rider aids on today\u2019s motorcycles has necessitated the need for more buttons on the bars to navigate the different options and menus. Some bikes out there can be downright confusing to sort through the various buttons (looking at you, Ducati and <\/span>BMW<\/b>). With the ZX-10R, the majority of its menus and options can be navigated via this one switch on the left clip-on.<\/span><\/p>\n

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2. An Excellent Front End<\/b><\/h2>\n

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Brembo M50 calipers are the bees knees. Anyone who\u2019s followed the <\/span>MO<\/span><\/i> crew for any length of time knows how much we love these brakes, so I won\u2019t harp about them any more. The addition of steel-braided lines from the factory is a nice touch, too. We also dig the new Showa Balance Free Fork and the feel it transmits to the rider from the front end. That increased feel translates into confidence, and confidence translates into an enjoyable lapping experience.<\/span><\/p>\n

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1. Electronics<\/b><\/h2>\n

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As much as I like the front end on the new ZX-10R, I\u2019m more impressed by the electronic suite Kawasaki has stuffed into the new bike, mainly the traction control. The hybrid predictive\/reactive algorithms programmed into the ECU, allowable thanks to the Inertial Measurement Unit, give an incredible amount of confidence to the rider to apply liberal amounts of throttle (assuming the TC settings are set to provide more intervention!) with less consequence. For the more experienced rider, turning the TC settings down (less intervention) means you get to decide how much drive is still possible instead of the ECU potentially cutting back more than you want. Of course, it also means you can still highside to the moon if you get too greedy. Nonetheless, the sophistication of the ZX-10R\u2019s electronics suite now puts it on par with leaders in the class.<\/span><\/p>\n

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