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15/09/2005: "New 2006 ZX-10R Ninja"

Kawasaki have released details on their 2006 ZX-10R Ninja, which is being launched officially at the Paris Motorcycle Show later this month.

The ZX-10R has received major attention to its chassis, with a brand new, lighter swingarm and a wider range of suspension adjustment at the back end too.

At the front the Ninja gets an Ohlins steering damper, plus revised geometry to make it more stable, especially under hard acceleration.

The engine has been modified internally, the alternator shifted and an all new titanium exhaust added, matched up with a brand new fuel injection set-up. Kawasaki have stated that the motor will make more power, yet meet Euro 3 emissions - sounds unlikely, but does anyone need more power from a modern 1000cc sportbike? Probably not.

Finally, the Ninja's nodywork is subtly re-styled, which according to the big K is to enhance the aerodynamics of the ZX-10R. The one thing that strikes you immediately, just from glancing at the press CD images, is that the screen seems very low indeed. Great on the track, a pain in the neck for some riders on the road perhaps.

2006 paint schemes are traditional green, silver and jet black.

The Ninja's UK price is likely to be around 9K, so it competes alongside the GSXR1000, with details on availability finalised around the NEC show launch in late October.

(this article was taken from insidebikes.com)