ZX-10

1988 Kawasaki ZX-10 Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

Built around Kawasaki's sport touring motorcycle platform, the 1988 Kawasaki ZX-10 relies on a 997 cc (60.8 cu in) liquid-cooled in-line four, four-stroke powerplant. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 137 HP (100 kW) at 10,000 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 6-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 137.4 HP per liter, the engine character is reflecting a performance-oriented street tune that balances strong mid-range pull with an energetic top-end rush.

On the scales, the ZX-10 measures 261 kg (575 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.52 HP/kg (1.91 kg per horsepower). The 22-liter (5.8 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints.

Within MotoLibrary's Kawasaki archive, this model family spans 3 indexed model years from 1988 to 1990, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.