HOW TO SPOT ONE
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2004 Kawasaki ZX 10R
The first ZX 10 crammed 74 lb.ft torque into a wheelbase shorter than the ZX 6R. Power wheelies in first three gears, frisky on back lanes, and no standard-fit steering damper. But fine fuelling and five-star four-pots. 998cc – 170kg dry – 147bhp – £2500-£5000
2006 Kawasaki ZX 10R
Manic wheelbase, edge and softened a 25% by heavier 5mm longer crank smooths out power, but adds slow-revving feel. Slipper clutch and analogue tacho replaces LCD screen. Still wheelie-prone. 998cc – 175kg dry – 165bhp – £3500-£5500
2008 Kawasaki ZX 10R
Lower gearing in first, fourth and fifth for more thrust, plus an extra tooth on the rear sprocket. Secondary injectors, revised intake and altered bodywork for a stiller air pocket around the rider and less sidewind. 998cc – 179kg dry – 168bhp – £4500-£7000
2011 Kawasaki ZX10R
All change. Heavily altered engine uses more valve lip, revised overlap, and bigger throttles. Lower seat, closer handlebar, 10kg weight reduction, riding modes and traction control. ABS version adds 3kg. 998cc – 198kg wet – 175bhp – £5500-£9500
2016 Kawasaki ZX10R
Wsb-derived changes mean wheelie control steps in at 8000rpm in fourth. New cylinders, camshafts, exhaust valves, pistons, airbox, and crank. Titanium headers and one-piece Brembo calipers. 998cc –206kg wet – 189bhp – £9000-£14,149
2017 Kawasaki ZX10RR
Homologation special features a modified cylinder head for higher-lift cams, stronger crank cases, Marchesini wheels, and Pirelli Diablo Supercorsa SP tyres. An autoblipper allows clutchless downshifts. 998cc –206kg wet – 189bhp – £16,249