The rest of the 2012 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R ABS is equally advanced. Not only are we talking about a complete redesign of the Big Ninja’s engine, frame, suspension, bodywork, instrumentation and wheels, but a highly advanced and customizable electronic system that allows riders of all skill levels to harness and experience the new ZX-10R ABS’s amazing blend of power and razor-edge handling. The system called Sport-Kawasaki Traction Control, or S-KTRC represents a whole new dimension in sport motorcycling, and the ZX-10R ABS is the only production sport bike that can take you there. Motorcyclists have forever been challenged by traction-related issues, whether on dirt, street or track. Riders that can keep a rear tire from spinning excessively or sliding unpredictably are both faster and safer, a tough combination to beat on the racetrack. And when talking about the absolute leading edge of open-class sport bike technology, where production street bikes are actually more capable than full-on race bikes from just a couple years ago, more consistent traction and enhanced confidence is a major plus.
Engine Four-stroke, liquid-cooled, DOHC, four valves per cylinder, inline-four
Displacement 998cc
Bore x Stroke 76.0 x 55.0 mm
Compression Ratio 13.0:1
Fuel System DFI® with four 47mm Keihin throttle bodies with oval sub-throttles, two injectors per cylinder
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Ignition TCBI with digital advance and Sport- Kawasaki Traction Control (S-KTRC)
Transmission Six-speed
Final Drive Chain
Rake/Trail 25 Deg / 4.2 in.
Front Tire Size 120/70 ZR17 Rear Tire Size 190/55 ZR17
Wheelbase 56.1 in.
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Front Suspension / wheel travel 43mm
inverted Big Piston Fork (BPF), adjustable
rebound and compression damping, spring
preload adjustability / 4.7 in.
Rear Suspension / wheel travel Horizontal
Back-link with gas-charged shock, stepless, dual-range (low-/high-speed) compression damping, stepless rebound damping, fully adjustable spring preload / 5.5 in.
Front Brakes Dual semi-floating 310mm petal discs with dual four-piston radial-mount calipers
Rear Brakes Single 220mm petal disc with aluminum single-piston caliper
Fuel Capacity 4.5 gal.