Though seven years have passed since Kawasaki introduced its first modern superbike size liters of displacement, it appears that only a couple of years and ZX-10R track first hit the streets.
Even harder to understand - especially in terms of the rapid evolution of products in the literbike wars - is that the new 2011 Kawasaki ZX-10R is the primary reason for the redesign of the master murderer from the introduction of the ZX 2004.
This iteration of Zed-X has received such a revision of this round go 'during the 2011 model recently introduced to the press Racecourse Road Atlanta in Braselton hilly, Ga, warned Kawasaki Motorcycle Karl Edmondson in the media "forget previous ZX-10R models. "
The revival of the ZX-10R
From top to bottom, almost nothing has gone untouched in the new 10R motor. The only thing retained from the previous 10R was a bore and stroke. Check-in-Chief Ed Duke comprehensive technical overview for more details.
Camshaft is now made of chromoly steel instead of cast iron. A soft-nitriding treatment Kawi new revised camshafts to reduce deviation (a "untruing" if you will, the straightness of the camshaft) in the metal hardening process up to 30-40% depending on the Kawi . Lift Cam and valve overlap increases as part of the update - a movement that is usually used to increase the peak power.
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The lifters are designed to work with the new high-lift cams and intake valves' increased by 31 mm diameters from 30mm to improve cylinder filling efficiency. Exhaust valves (the head) are the same size, but a stronger valve springs work in all 'round.
Cylinder intake increased volume and is carried by hand, while according to Kawasaki Rob Taylor, redesigned the exhaust ports to reduce the engine brake and give the driver better control on the bike with more precise control of gas . Size piston skirt has been minimized by reducing engine noise. The use of "dummy" heads bolted in place while the cylinder bore means a machining process more accurate.
Improving the precision cylinder bore is said to be equivalent to less distortion cylinder high temperature operation, and it also allows the use of lower tension piston rings (let alone in years) to reduce losses mechanical. Cylinder axis offset (2mm) reduces mechanical losses and the load of the piston, allowing the use of lighter pistons. 13.0:1 compression ratio increases from 12.9:1, and Redline lit is increased to 14 500 rpm, where the previous model, the rev limit has been the mark of 13,000.
Joten kaikki mita Tama vahvistaa, yes keventää parantaa tehokkuutta yläosan ZX uuden Nelja todella merkitsee sinulle online? Nopeampi, vahvempi moottori kilparadalle - Kawasaki Ninja paikka toivoo Tule palkka onnistunut sota.
But hey, if you never want to terrorize the winding roads with the new 10R, all these adjustments of high performance dividends for you, in your quest to conquer the canyons.
KIBS, it has nothing to do with the MIB (Men in Black)
Kawasaki claims its new anti-lock (KIBS - Kawasaki Intelligent Anti-lock Brake System), the lightest and smallest on the market, the scale is 6 kg, 2.3 kg of the weight attached to a larger battery with ABS ZX-10R requires.
According to Kawasaki, is a 2011 ZX-10R ABS with an empty weight of 443 pounds, while a non-ABS model weighs a hair under 437 pounds. If we take the Green Team to his word, is a saving of £ 21 from £ 458, we measured fully fueled, ready-to-ride, ZX-10R 2010 we drove our 2010 Bike Shootout liter. This defines a new ZX related CBR1000RR 2010 (437 lbs) - the lightest bike in the shootout. ABS trim Ninja is now about 10 pounds lighter than S1000RR with ABS (£ 453 measured).
KIBS have the most basic functions of ABS by controlling brake fluid pressure in the front calipers, but it goes even further.
Injection computer with the supply of fuel data for clutch actuation ABOUT AU ABS, the position of your form, the motor speed as you, and the position of the accelerator, the Anti-Blocking System 'Is Able To welcome the "excessive" live LOR The rear wheel while they downshifts under the front, they braking. If the rear wheel starts a hop, the system will purge persuasion, Freinet In the front to help stabilizing the bike. And of course, it monitors the front wheel like most basic anti-lock systems to prevent the blocking ORDER.
Without going into details, saying Kawi can be expected to see more of this new ABS or something similar on other models.
Desværre vi ikke var i stand until the test system 10R lancering KIBS annual-mean ABS udstyrede som Blivi bygget Sener CYKL Produktion i lob. Stay tuned for the test Fuld af ZX-10R ABS nærmeste fremtid i den.
The green team's engineers has not neglected the floor of a new plant of the ZX.
Kuten Nokka-Aksel, yes kampiakseli kiertokanget käyttää lujempia lisaa kestävyyttä that Taas uusi toissijainen moottori aidsin vähentämisessä viboja balances. Kaset suunnittelun uusi kuusivaihteinen trans-Teke radanvarren vaihde swap helpompaa; Kawasaki Teke seitsemän tarjolla runsaasti IRA. Yes nimissä YHA suositumpi Massane keskittäminen, kampiakseli on enemmän suuntautunut suhteessa tehonottoakselin vaihteiston.
A moderately high primary drive is indicated for reducing squat rear suspension and lift during acceleration / deceleration, gear 4, 5 and 6 are closer to the core, while the number of rear sprocket teeth is reduced from 41 to 39 (17 teeth in the front still is) for the gear to make final changes to better match the rest of the transsexual. All this trans is optimized for use on track. Notice a theme with the new engine? (Hint: Kawi wants to race)
Some of the most elegant ZX-10R, the body has been redesigned hammer a new air intake is now more directly to be placed between the headlights. A box of 2.4 liters of air draws air through a filter with 48% more surface area. New design of the intake ports to work with the air box for a new engine performance has increased, especially in the midrange and high speed.
The fuel tank is reshaped to move fuel and lower back with mass centralization. Shorter, a front-to-back to the vessel shape also lends itself to the dimensions of the bike more compact, but the helm seat to get to not feel too tight. It became a cliché, but accurate, however, say that more like a 600cc literbike in size and shape.
A new small EFI control unit, mounted inside the airbox again, said a new fuel pump (and lighter, of course) to empty the fuel injectors with new 12-hole primary in new Mitsubishi 47 mm (more than 4 mm) Keihin throttle bodies, now more oval sub-throttle valves. The need to manually adjust the idle speed is eliminated by an ISC (Idle Speed Control) valve is automatically adjusted to 1100 rpm. Kawasaki says this helps the bike works best stops when the engine is cold.
Ignition coils with nine secondary current hit 12% more efficient to provide the fuel mixture burn.
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Stiffer and lighter
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The cast aluminum dual-Save the image is made of fewer parts, which means less lean, which means increased resistance with just over a 7% increase in torsional rigidity, even if the rigidity of the area of the swingarm pivot has been reduced to allow more stable swing. The steering geometry is a little edgier, with a rake of 0.5 degrees less than the previous model is 25.5 degrees, while the track number of 4.21 inches less than 4.33 years last inch.
Le nouveau trois pièces du bras swinging east également stiffer, de 18.5% et légèrement east as Leger, aussi.
Model 2011 56.1-inch step is a bit 'longer than last year due to an extension of the swingarm. Racers note: you can enhance the rate of about 18 mm, removing a link in the chain. This requires removing the exhaust pre-chamber, so that sufficient space between the rear tire and swingarm.
Viim oli vuoden ZX istuimen korkeus 32.7 tuumaa, uusi Malli istuin alemmat niukasti 10mm, joten Kawi listatut korkeus 32.0 tuumaa ei aivan jive matematiikkaa kanssa, Mutt NOI Lahalle see KUKA countin?
Clip-ons have a lower angle this year, while the position of the footrest default "is less than 5 mm and 2mm forward. For the comfort of street riding, adjustable pegs lowered another 15mm.
Jos Viela an ole kuullut, ZX-10R: n 43mm haarukka New to Showa BPF (Big Piston Fork) lajike, yes Sokki new Siin VAAK-asennossa, Eika lähes pystysuoraan kuin edellisen Mallin. Yksi eduista shokki on uusi sijainti - Arvas oikeîn! - Parempi Massane keskittäminen, Koska end uuteen paikkaan mahdollistaa tila aiemmin mainittu uusi suurempi pakokaasujen esikammion yes. Sokki on Myos new Pako kauempana, Joka pita shokki viileämpi, Mika merkitsee enemmän tasaisen suorituskyvyn.
Spinning at each end of new wheels are lighter than Ninja hoops last year, considerable trimming of 1.4 pounds of unsprung rotating mass - 11.2 ounces from the front wheel, 11.3 ounces behind. The US-Spec 2011 ZX-10R will carry the Bridgestone BT-016 tires in the 120/70 and 190/55 usual sizes.
Nelja Mannat kussakin Kaks etu jarrusatulat OVAT new 30mm, Joss Viim oli vuoden pyörä Kaks mäntää 32mm on 30mm Kaks mäntää yes. Kawasaki sanoo yhtä mitoitus anta vakaan jarrutusteho. Taka jarrusatula on Myos tarkistettu, yksi Manta 30mm (38mm ent.) puristaa taka roottori, yes manta pääsylinterin on kasvanut kooltaan 14mm (aiemmin 12.7).
Brains! Braiins! Braiiiins! The ZX-10R smarter yet?
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This new super sledge, as expected, is equipped with traction control, power modes and rider-selectable (optional) ABS. Of these three systems is the TC that most impresses for its simplicity and efficiency. Furthermore, it is the first production TC on a Japanese sport bike.
Toisin KTRC (Traction Control Kawasaki) Kerran ensimmäisen havaittiin vuoden 2010 Concours 14 - TC järjestelmä, joka olennaisilta turvatoiminto - S-10R KTRC (Sport-KTRC) vähemmän huomattavasti häiritsevää him that tavoitteena lopullisena ja, Etta see JAAA nopeammin.
A driver can choose from three levels of TC (1.2 or 3) with a configuration like the least intrusive, it can completely change the TC. The three modes are swappable, so long as the throttle is closed. TC requires deactivation motorcycle to a stop.
The property system is revolutionary because it avoids the use of gyroscopes, sensors and angle of others - like those found in the BMW S1000R - and simply uses the sensors are commonly found in many modern two-wheelers.
The brain calculates the 10R data accelerator pedal position sensor (TPS), who sees what the rider wants the bike to do about the pace of acceleration of the engine, gear position and information from front and rear wheel speed sensors.
Comparing the number of switching between the sensor data every 5 milliseconds, the TC, which Kawasaki says, "predict" your intended path so to speak. It will create a mapping engine (s), plan in advance what the card should go from the sensor data from the pilot wants - or more precisely, data from GST. If a dramatic change in the data occurs, and TC analyzed this amendment would result in a significant deviation of the map, it was planned, it will remap accordingly.
Like a ghost in the machine-type things, "the type of CT system takes over and produces a pair when, naturally, there is no torque, because it is the traction control system," says Taylor, "no because you're spinning the wheel, but because it is trying to make it go faster ... if you are slow in time the system is overwhelmed and there is the torque or torque reduction for maximum traction. "
If this disturbance torque production version looks like a dangerous two-wheel of 2001: A Space Odyssey, to be sure that the TC system does not discharge a truck rear tire extra at the worst time possible. Taylor used a hypothetical scenario in which TC can increase torque by a foot-pound or two to reach his goal to keep you steam ahead, "go ahead" as he often said.
Because S-KTRC not use a fixed set of parameters for staggered into the engine to minimize loss of traction (which explains Kawasaki competitors), the system Kawi is able to adjust the data of the motor (torque product) the fly.
Rather than simply and abruptly shut off as a way to solve the problem; S KTRC fits, it is proactive. Therefore, the TC allows a rider to the power or power slide wheelie in a predictable way, as long as the bike is moving forward "in time." When wheel spin or other action, resulting in the bike slower, TC intervene to correct the problem.
S KTRC allows for deliberate to show off. The system allows the front wheel sensor input in case of rapid change in the speed of the front wheel, such as when you turn on the clutch lever, and hammer the gas deliberately lift the front towards the sky, but once again not until you 're just slow down because of hooliganism.
The idea that a TC system can adapt to conditions rather than simply react sounds a bit science fiction, and the above is a simplification of how it works. But it's a safe bet that if this system had not performed well enough to Kawasaki in MotoGP over the past five years, we would not see, or a version of it today on the new 10R.
The power mode has three driver-selectable settings.
F is for full power, M (Middletown variable mode) allows 75% of full power with a smoother curve effect, but will give you access to the full power depends on gas price for change. Example, if you slam the full throttle, the ECU gives you full force, and then return to the M mode again when you have relieved to return to power. L mode for low power consumption and allows only 60% of the power at any time.
As for the TC, the power space are interchangeable on the fly for as long as the throttle is closed a short second or so required, and does not require the clutch lever as S1000RR requires commitment.
TC Power mode selection switch are integrated into a single large switch on the housing switches to the left: S KTRC is located on the underside, turn. Finally, making a change to the TC does not change the settings for power saving mode, and vice versa. The options are independent of each other, as opposed to BMW S1000RR that comingles or create a combination of DTC (Dynamic Traction Control), and the power mode.
Dash spectacular new Zed!
A new dashboard for the ZX rivals Ducati MotoGP complex derivatives, and prettier, too!
A leading LED (no less contrasting LCD) bar graph tachometer coupled with a programmable shift light that can flash or pulse a few different rates of your choice and will change from yellow to red on the crossing point. Moreover, tachometer LED color rather than color backlit and you can adjust the intensity of the LED, allowing the ambient light sensor on the dashboard to fit automatically.
The rest of the instrument panel is all the LCD and can be replaced in normal mode and race mode. Standard room features mph / kph as the central figure, with the gear position to the right and the selection of the mode power supply and the S-KTRC right of this. Basic information, such as meter mobile and engine temperature are also displayed.
In career mode, gear position is at the center, where the road speed is normally displayed, the display mph takes a position of the clock in the bottom right, and the odometer is a stopwatch.
With TC game, regardless of the opinion that the instrument cluster has a chart graduated at the bottom center of the screen shows the activation of CT. No bar, of course, the means of traction control is not in play. But when activated, the segmented bar graph will rise and fall as an indicator of the amount of S-KTRC works to prevent you and your new bike wadding up.
Assemble the greatest ninja in the way
As I mocked 'round at Road Atlanta, I experienced firsthand the liberal nature of the TC, and that allowed me to access all the fierce power of the new engine as I could.
Follow the cold temps have to fight using the grippy Bridgestone BT-003 Type 4 DOT race tires. Even if tires stick like glue, it wears pretty fast (Techs called a sprint race tires), and by the end of the morning last back-end of the ZX was moving and sliding while I came and came out a few turns as aggressive as I ventured.
When the tire had a predictable, level 2 TC has enough movement on the back that I was able to walk through leaves of confidence and running in full power mode.
I attribute my need to endure a learning curve for a track that I had never ridden before and the reason I rarely activated while in the TC level 1, the least restrictive environment.
Road Atlanta has a number of blind corner entries is complicated by changes in altitude (read: Bakker), so I fully admit that at times wussing. My sense of self-preservation is probably the culprit, which would not allow me to press the accelerator to stop the engine moaning over 170 hp at the wheel. Guilty.
However, armed with a sense of security and electronic commerce Kawasaki nurse her back to a level of TC 2, my subconscious and a greater knowledge of the track has made me more confident of finding the limits of traction. Hence the slip slidin manageable "above.
For the afternoon sessions hottest Bridgestone BT-003 type II, Pro is installed. This ring uses an additional belt, and is therefore no longer wear because of its rigid chassis. This new medium compound rear improved feedback, and I've seen so much activity by the TC as I did when using softer compound tires morning sessions.
Perhaps the best quality S-KTRC is its transparency over time nature. Not once in my career was cut with force, causing the motorcycle to stumble and spray, while at level 3. Activation of the system is flawless and everything is not as strong as DTC Ducati.
Exciting as the new Kawi CT was used, I was excited as a new platform for performance.
Management is as easy as the previous model, but the new bike has a much more linear, the fluid motion of the knee vertically on deck time. There were no surprises in handling, falls into a sense of perspective that I have lived occasionally with the model last year.
I do not need adjustments to the outstanding performance of GMP shock front suspension or moved. The bike is controlled with reliable accuracy in every corner and were reassuringly stable even when I have to say, an "exciting" 165 mph is shown. (Other riders reported seeing a group of 185 to 187 mph. Good for them and their single, did nothing to lose lifestyle!)
The new engine is a screamer. Although the mid-range power is fixed and smooth, the new plant seems to be about 11000 rpm cam in a powerful rush of power at the redline. So strong is the new factory, which is sometimes a high rpm upshifts almost led to the clip-on is a Yankee from my hands, more than 120 mph.
Increased literbike Bar ... again!
At this point in the development of technical cooperation for the use of the mass market, S-KTRC Kawasaki completely redesigned on a bike run on the power of the rear similar to BMW, is a suggested price of just $ 1,000 more than the price last year of $ 12 799 are green team is giving away 2011 ZX-10R for a song.
BMW S 1000 RR 2011 with traction control and ABS Race sells for $ 15,430. Rings ZX-10R ABS with an MSRP of $ 14.799.
Honda, Suzuki and Yamaha have better speed up their game as soon as possible or risk profile of a decline in wars liter bike.
