Kawasaki ZX-10R suspension setup and specs

Kawasaki ZX-10R, 2008 to 2010: adjustable front preload, rebound and compression, rear preload, rebound and compression, 830 mm (32.7 in) seat height, 120 mm of front suspension travel, 42 psi cold rear tire pressure, 179 kg (395 lb).

Model years covered: 2008, 2009, 2010 — these share the same suspension hardware. Figures as published by Kawasaki.

2008–2010 Kawasaki ZX-10R
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Kawasaki ZX-10R

2008–2010 · sport · 998 cc

Adjusters this bike has

Front preloadAdjustable
Front reboundAdjustable
Front compressionAdjustable
Rear preloadAdjustable
Rear reboundAdjustable
Rear compressionAdjustable

Suspension travel and hardware

Front suspension travel120 mm (4.7 in)
Rear suspension travel125 mm (4.9 in)
Fork diameter43 mm (1.7 in)

Cold tire pressure, manufacturer spec

Front, solo36 psi · 2.5 bar
Rear, solo42 psi · 2.9 bar
Front, two up36 psi · 2.5 bar
Rear, two up42 psi · 2.9 bar
Front tire120/70 ZR17
Rear tire190/55 ZR17

Weight, seat height and geometry

Wheelbase1415 mm (55.7 in)
Rake25.5°
Trail110 mm (4.3 in)
Seat height830 mm (32.7 in)
Weight179 kg (395 lb) dry
Front brakeDual 310mm petal discs, radial-mount 4-piston calipers (Tokico)
Rear brakeSingle 220mm petal disc

Other Kawasaki ZX-10R generations: 2004–2005 · 2006–2007 · 2011–2015 · 2016–2018 · 2019–2020 · 2021 onwards

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