Kawasaki ZX-10R

Kawasaki have created a blisteringly quick superbike but I plan to make my ZX-10R better still over the summer by chopping off some excess weight and releasing even more power.
michael.neeves@motorcyclenews.com

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MCN Fleet: How a laptop makes my ZX-10R even smoother

18 September 2016 by Michael Neeves

One of the things I most enjoy about my ZX-10R nowadays is its glassy-smooth power delivery and peachy throttle response. And it keeps on getting better. When I fitted my Akrapovic exhaust system...

MCN Fleet: Swapping ZX-10R for ZZR1400

05 September 2016 by Michael Neeves

My ZX-10R has clocked up over 8000 miles now, so it’s been back to Kawasaki for another service. While the ZX-10R has been away I’ve hung on to a ZZR1400 we’ve been testing for a ‘fun tourers’...

MCN Fleet: Kawasaki ZX-10R lands back from Space

22 August 2016 by Michael Neeves

A couple of weeks ago I posted an update from Ibiza where I’d just arrived on my ZX-10R. Now, 2358 miles later, I’m back. To be honest the Ibiza part of my nine-day riding holiday is a bit of a blur,...

MCN Fleet: A hard weekend leads the ZX-10R to Ibiza

10 August 2016 by Michael Neeves

I’m nearing the end of my week in Ibiza after riding here on my Kawasaki ZX-10R. It took the weekend to get here, topped off with an overnight ferry from Barcelona – and bloody good fun it was,...

MCN Fleet: Kawasaki ZX-10R - free parking

25 July 2016 by Michael Neeves

You might have seen my ‘Facebook live’ video on our Facebook page recently where I talked about leaving my ZX-10R at Gatwick, while I flew away to top up my tan. I just rode down with a rucksack, so...

MCN Fleet: ZX-10R - plush like a racer

11 July 2016 by Michael Neeves

One of the most impressive things about this latest model ZX-10R is its supple ride quality and stability. It’s all down to the Kawasaki’s new chassis and Showa suspension set-up, which includes new...

MCN Fleet: Kawasaki's ZX-10R doesn't stop me in my tracks

30 June 2016 by Michael Neeves

Despite being updated with Brembo calipers for 2016, the brakes on my ZX-10R are weak. During our superbike shoot-out earlier in the year we brake tested all the bikes and the Kawasaki took 50.24...

MCN Fleet: Kawasaki ZX-10R update video

16 June 2016 by Michael Neeves

I’ve just returned from a seven-day trip to the Sachsenring on my ZX-10R, to race at the World GP Bike Legends event. I stopped off at the Nurburging for a few laps on the way and Spa on the way...

MCN Fleet: Kawasaki ZX-10R to Sachsenring (via the Nurburgring)

11 June 2016 by Michael Neeves

This weekend I’m racing a 1989 ex-Randy Mamola Cagiva V589 500cc Grand Prix bike at the World GP Bike Legends, Sachsenring. And what better way to get here than by riding my Kawasaki ZX-10R long-term...

MCN Fleet: Mission to make ZX-10R sharper

06 June 2016 by Michael Neeves

My mission this year is to make my ZX-10R just that little bit sharper. I’ve manged to shed 9kg, increase bottom end power and boost powe from 191bhp to 197bhp. Check out my latest video update to see...

Long term update: New rearsets on the ZX-10R are the bee's knees

26 May 2016 by Michael Neeves

After riding into the side of a VW Polo in 1994, my knees aren’t what they should be. The pegs on my Kawasaki are the highest of all the 1000s, which can be uncomfortable. I’ve been to Reactive Parts...

Long term update: ZX-10R gives miles of smiles on MCN rideout

07 May 2016 by Michael Neeves

I’ve been taking it easy on my ZX-10R for its first miles and the upside of the tentative riding is the fuel economy. I’ve squeezed up to 49mpg out of it − not exactly racy, but good for the wallet.

Long term update: Can I ‘Un-Euro 4’ the ZX-10R?

15 April 2016 by Michael Neeves

For 2017 new bikes will have to be Euro 4 compliant – cleaner and more efficient. It’s the reason so many manufacturers have compliant bikes this year and we’ll see even more rolled out at the bike...