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2021 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R and ZX-10RR spotted

The new Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R and ZX-10RR is expected to be revealed on November 23, 2020.
2 min read•6 Nov '20
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The 2021 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R has been spotted sans any camouflage wrap, giving us a sneak peek into what the motorcycle will look like before it is officially unveiled. The bikes were spotted in Australia undergoing local certification formalities.

  • Styling inspired from the Kawasaki Ninja H2

  • Could feature a TFT instrument cluster 

  • India launch expected in 2021

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R new design

The Kawasaki Ninja H2's sharp design cues seem to have been the inspiration behind the looks of the new Ninja ZX-10R. The new ZX-10R and the homologation special, the Ninja ZX-10RR sport a similar looking front-fairing as the H2. The twin LED headlamps are placed on either side of the central ram intake tunnel and overall, the new ZX looks aggressive. The rest of the fairing, tank and tail section looks similar to the present model. Also note the bright Kawasaki green paintwork on the 'RR' model.

The pictures also reveal a larger instrument panel and it should feature a colour TFT display. It may also get Bluetooth connectivity features.

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R engine

The 2021 ZX-10R will get a Euro 5/ BS6 compliant engine and the Australian certification documents suggest that the 2021 engines produce the same peak power, albeit at different rpms. In its current form, the Ninja ZX-10R's 998cc engine develops 200hp.We shall get to know the exact specifications of the engine on November 23, when the bike is expected to be revealed at Kawasaki's global press event. 

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R availability 

The new Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R is expected to go on sale in international markets soon after it is revealed. Expect the bike to go on sale in India, in 2021. 

Image Souce: Motorcycle.com

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