Kawasaki ZX-10R suspension setup and specs

Kawasaki ZX-10R, 2011 to 2015: adjustable front preload and rebound, rear preload, rebound and compression, 813 mm (32.0 in) seat height, 119 mm of front suspension travel, 42 psi cold rear tire pressure, 198 kg (437 lb).

Model years covered: 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015 — these share the same suspension hardware. Figures as published by Kawasaki.

2011–2015 Kawasaki ZX-10R
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Kawasaki ZX-10R

2011–2015 · sport · 998 cc

Adjusters this bike has

Front preloadAdjustable
Front reboundAdjustable
Front compressionNot adjustable
Rear preloadAdjustable
Rear reboundAdjustable
Rear compressionAdjustable

Suspension travel and hardware

Front suspension travel119 mm (4.7 in)
Rear suspension travel125 mm (4.9 in)
Fork diameter43 mm (1.7 in)
Front suspensionBig Piston Fork (BPF)

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

Wheelbase1425 mm (56.1 in)
Rake25.5°
Trail110 mm (4.3 in)
Seat height813 mm (32.0 in)
Weight198 kg (437 lb) wet
Front brakeDual 310mm discs, Tokico radial-mount 4-piston calipers
Rear brakeSingle 220mm disc

Other Kawasaki ZX-10R generations: 2004–2005 · 2006–2007 · 2008–2010 · 2016–2018 · 2019–2020 · 2021 onwards

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