Kawasaki Tomcat ZX-10

The Ninja ZX-10 (also called ZX-10 "Tomcat") was a sport motorcycle manufactured by Kawasaki Motorcycles between 1988 and 1990, part of the Kawasaki Ninja line. With a top speed of 165 miles per hour (266 km/h), it was the fastest production motorcycle in 1988.

Ninja ZX-10
ManufacturerKawasaki Heavy Industries Motorcycle & Engine
Also calledZX-10 Tomcat
Parent companyKawasaki Heavy Industries
Production1988–1990
PredecessorGPZ1000RX
SuccessorNinja ZX-11
ClassSportbike
Engine997 cc (60.8 cu in) four-stroke, liquid-cooled, 16-valve DOHC, inline-four
36 mm semi-downdraft CV carburetors
Bore / stroke74 mm × 58 mm (2.9 in × 2.3 in)
Compression ratio11.0:1
Top speed269 km/h (167 mph)
Power101 kW (135 hp) @ 10,000 rpm (claimed)
Torque75 lb⋅ft (102 N⋅m) @ 9,000 rpm (claimed)
Frame typeAluminum perimeter
BrakesTwin-piston radial
TiresFront: 17"
Rear: 18"
Rake, trail26.5°, 99 mm (3.9 in)
Wheelbase1,490 mm (58.7 in)
DimensionsH: 790 mm (31 in)
Weight245 kg (541 lb) (dry)
Fuel capacity21 L; 4.6 imp gal (5.5 US gal)
Fuel consumption42 mpgUS (5.6 L/100 km; 50 mpgimp)
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