Built around Kawasaki's sport motorcycle platform, the 2004 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R (ZX1000-C1) features a 998 cc (60.9 cu in) liquid-cooled in-line four, four-stroke configuration. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 175 HP (127.7 kW) at 11,500 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 6-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 175.4 HP per liter, the engine character is placing it firmly in high-revving supersport territory where top-end breathing dominates.
On the scales, the Ninja ZX-10R (ZX1000-C1) measures 170 kg (375 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 1.03 HP/kg (0.97 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 820 mm (32.3 in) seat height — resulting in a taller command-style riding posture suited to medium-to-tall inseams, combined with a 1,385 mm (54.5 in) wheelbase engineered for quick, flickable steering geometry. The 17-liter (4.5 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints.
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Transmission
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