The most notable change to the 2026 Kawasaki ZX-10R is the addition of winglets that increase downforce by a claimed 25 percent. The front end has been redesigned as well, and the bike now resembles the Kawasaki ZX-6R.

The 998cc inline-four engine remains largely unchanged but now meets Euro 5+ regulations. Chassis updates include a 2mm higher swingarm pivot point and revised suspension settings. An Öhlins steering damper is now standard, previously reserved for the ZX-10RR variant.

The electronics package gains a larger 5-inch TFT display and the bike continues to feature Kawasaki's full suite of rider aids including cornering management, traction control, launch control, quickshifter, and electronic cruise control.