2008 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R

2008 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R pictures, prices, information, and specifications.
Year
2008
Parent Company
Kawasaki
Generic Type (Primary)
Sport
Make
Kawasaki
Display Name
Ninja ZX™-10R
Manufacturer Country
Japan
Price
Standard
MSRP
$11,549
Warranty (Months/Condition)
12 / Limited
Engine
Standard
Engine Type
Horizontal In-line
Cylinders
4
Engine Stroke
4-Stroke
Torque RPM
8700
Cooling
Liquid
Valves
16
Valves Per Cylinder
4
Valve Configuration
DOHC
Compression Ratio
12.9:1
Starter
Electric
Fuel Type
Gas
Carburetion
Standard
Carburetion Brand
Keihin
Fuel Injector
Yes
Carburetor
No
Carburetion Type
Fuel Injected
Torque (Nm)
112.8
Bore (mm/in)
76 / 2.99
Stroke (in/mm)
2.17 / 55
Displacement (cc/ci)
998 / 60.9
Fuel Injector Size (mm)
43
Transmission
Standard
Transmission Type
Manual
Number Of Speeds
6
Reverse
No
Primary Drive (Rear Wheel)
Chain
Dimensions
Standard
Weight
Standard
Capacities
Standard
Performance
Standard
Length (in/mm)
83.1 / 2110.7
Width (in/mm)
28 / 711.2
Height (in/mm)
44.7 / 1135.4
Wheelbase (in/mm)
55.7 / 1414.8
Dry Weight (lbs/kg)
394.7 / 179
Fuel Capacity (gal/l)
4.5 / 17
Engine Displacement to Weight (cc)
2.53
Construction
Standard
Frame
Aluminum
Body Material
Plastic
Foot Pegs
Standard
Foot Peg Location
Driver and Passenger
Adjustable
No
Hand Grips
Standard
Handlebars
Standard
Exterior Guards
Standard
Belt Guard
No
Brush Guard
No
Chain Guard
Yes
Drive Shaft Guard
No
Fork Guards
No
Hand Guards
No
Heel Guards
No
Light Guard
No
Saddle Bag Guard
No
Exterior Covers
Standard
Front Fender
Standard
Rear Fender
Standard
Stand
Standard
Stand Type
Kick
Upper Fairing
Standard
Lower Fairing
Standard
Spoiler
Standard
Steering Control
Handlebar
Front Suspension Type
Inverted Fork
Front Adjustable Fork Pre-Load
Yes
Front Adjustable Rebound Damping
Yes
Front Central Suspension Strut
No
Steering Damper
Yes
Rear Suspension Brand Name
UNI-TRAK®
Rear Suspension Type
Twin Sided Swing Arm
Rear Suspension Material
Aluminum
Rear Adjustable Shock / Spring Pre-Load
Yes
Rear Adjustable Rebound Damping
Yes
Number Rear Shock Absorbers
1
Air Adjustable
No
Front Suspension Size (in/mm)
1.7 / 43
Front Travel (in/mm)
4.7 / 119.4
Rear Travel (in/mm)
4.9 / 124.5
Wheels
Standard
Wheels Composition
Aluminum
Tube / Tubeless
Tubeless
Tires
Standard
Front Tire Width
120
Front Tire Aspect Ratio
70
Front Tire Speed Rating
Z
Front Wheel Diameter
17
Rear Tire Width
190
Rear Tire Aspect Ratio
55
Rear Tire Speed Rating
Z
Rear Wheel Diameter
17
Front Tire (Full Spec)
120/70 ZR17
Rear Tire (Full Spec)
190/55 ZR17
Brakes
Standard
Brake Brand Name
Tokico®
Front Brake Type
Dual Disc
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Front Brake Diameter (in/mm)
12.2 / 310
Rear Brake Diameter (in/mm)
8.7 / 220
Seat Type
Two-Piece
Seat Location
Driver and Passenger
Seat Material
Vinyl
Adjustable
No
Folding
No
Seat Specifications
Standard
Number Of Seats
2
Detachable Passenger Seat
Standard
Seat Tail Cover
Standard
Grab Rail or Strap
Standard
Seat Height (in/mm)
32.7 / 830.6
Digital Instrumentation
Standard
Clock
Standard
Speedometer
Standard
Tachometer
Standard
Trip Odometer
Standard
Lap Timer
Standard
Fuel Level Warning
Standard
Fuel Level Warning Type
Gauge
Temperature Warning
Standard
Underseat Storage
Standard
Lockable Storage
Standard
Type
Halogen
Headlight (s)
Standard
Halogen Headlight (s)
Standard
Rearview Mirrors
Standard
Windshield
Standard
Tinted
Yes
Height
Low
Height Adjustable
No
Windshield Lowers
No
Windshield Mounts
Standard
Paint
Standard
User Reviews
7 reviews
  • Deceptively Amazing Bike
    By  (I am an Owner) on Apr 24, 2010

    I bought this bike in February of this year, straight out of the crate for $7500. What a great buy! This is an amazing bike, and at a $5000. savings over the 2010 model grab one! I stepped up from a 1993 zx-7, and have had a really comfortable transition. This bike is so easy to ride and is truely ...

    Buy this bike. . . you won't be disappointed.

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  • Perfect bike with a few mods!!! READ HERE =)
    By  (I am an Owner) on Jan 22, 2010

    I wanted to give serious potential buyers a good review of this bike.

    First, we all know the bike is awesome. But let me point out a few of it's faults, all of which can be corrected. Basically, the bike is neutered from the factory in 2 ways.

    1)Problem: The gearing ...

    Solution: I went -1 tooth on the front sprocket, rode it for a bit. This helped with not need to slip the clutch, but still left the bike just outside of it's power surge(6k rpm and above). So I then went +2 teeth on the rear sprocket. Now at about 75-78mph, I'm rolling along in 6th gear at freeway speeds here in SoCal and can roll-on the throttle and get scooting along very well! Noticeable improvement over stock gearing. Total cost, $55 for two sprockets.

    2) Problem: The bike's ignition timing is retarded in the first four gears. When "whacking" the throttle open, the timing instantly pulls back and then the engine's CPU feeds timing back in over the next 1.5 seconds or so. Makes the bike feel anemic. I.e., less than expected performance from a near 160hp machine.

    Solution: Installed a healtech X-TRE. A timing retard eliminator. Costs $130, and takes about an hour to install taking your dear sweet time =) Elminates the hesitation, or delayed, subdued response when opening the throttle. Others have simply removed the secondary throttle butterflies and achieved and even greater improvement in throttle response. But this mod can be somewhat irreversable since many have struggled to remove the screws that are loctited from the factory, and have had to drill them out, risking getting metal shavings inside the engine.

    A sidenote, without the X-TRE, 3rd gear wheelies with the gear change were difficult because when dropping the clutch and opening the throttle, the bike's ignition timing would pull back the very moment you need the thrust to loft the front wheel. The X-TRE solved this issue.

    3) Problem: OEM Ohlins damper has additional orifice inside lessening the amount of full damping available.

    Solution: Many ZX-10R riders(myself included) have sent their OEM dampers off to www.kyleusa.com to be rebuilt with REAL Ohlins internals that supply the expected damping =)

    4)Problem: the exhaust. It's ugly, too quiet, etc.

    Solution: I purchased a Hotbodies MGP growler(slip-on) for $249. If used in concert with the resonator that it attatches directly to(which many people confuse or assume is the catalyzer), it produces a very deep, beautiful tone that is the envy of all my riding friends. To actually remove the catalyzer in the headpipes, you need to replace or modify the headers. I personally find that with the above modifications, that the bike is just fine and has enough power for my 145lb frame.

    Suspension: Very harsh from the factory although it is setup for an aggressive rider. I took 2 turns off the rear shock preload, and made some very minor adjustments to the rebound/compression damping on the rear shock and voila! Bike is perfect for me.

    Anyway, enjoy the bike if you get one. And be sure to go to www.zx-10r.net for support and info from other ZX-10R riders =)

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  • 2008 ZX-10R
    By  (I am an Owner) on Jun 25, 2009

    Stepping up from a 2006 ZX-6R to a 2008 ZX-10R was a big step for me. The monstrous power and the futuristic styling made this my bike of choice. After two weeks of riding I still grin ear to ear every time i throw a leg or even look at it. It has the power of a ZX-14 and the flick-ability of a ...

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  • "SEXY MONSTER"
    By  (I am an Owner) on Apr 14, 2009

    I bought, I road and I fell in love! I've owned many many bikes in my life and the ZX-10R tops them all! I put on a GP style pipe on it which upped my horsepower to over 160hp (rear wheel)and gave me great sound (pure music to my ears!). If this bike was a woman it would be a billion dollar super ...

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  • The BEAST
    By  (I am an Owner) on Mar 05, 2009

    This is a great bike. I've been riding a Honda CBR F4i for the past 5 years and I wanted an upgrade. And this is a major upgrade. Surprisingly the throttle is very smooth on this BEAST. It truely has an off and on switch. But watch out. It handles like a 600 because it feels very light. It wants ...

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  • She makes me smile....
    By  (I am an Owner) on Sep 23, 2008

    From one rider to another, this bike does it for me on and off the track. Regardless if I'm taking a nice cruise around the city, enjoying scenic twisties or blasting around the nearest track; she always makes me smile.

    The '08 ZX-10 is a well balanced machine. Of course the looks ...

    My previous bike was a '06 GSXR 750 and I have no regrets. Although the ZX-10 is heavier, the handling is just as light as the 750's. The throttle control is much smoother on the ZX-10, so this beast is easily tamed. She only responds when commanded.

    My only gripe is that Kawi did not offer this beast in Titanium........

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  • my 08 zx10r
    By  (I am an Owner) on Sep 18, 2008

    i originally had a 2007 zx6-r, but im a big guy so i upgraded to the '08 10r. the first thing that drew me to it was its size. the 07 looked so big with is wide tail. when i finally got it and took it on the road i was very impressed on how much it handled like a 600. I think it was the best purchase ...

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