One-Year Warranty
Your new Ninja® motorcycle comes with a 12-month/unlimited-mileage limited factory
warranty. Read the next paragraph to find out how you can extend your coverage
inexpensively, or ask your dealer for details about the factory warranty and available
extended coverage.
Up to Three Years Additional Coverage*
Let Kawasaki protect your new machine for years to come* with the exclusive Good
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Protection Plan. This plan repairs or replaces most components free of charge if
Times
found defective in material or workmanship. Everything about the plan is easy: There’s no
deductible. It’s honored at every authorized Kawasaki motorcycle dealer nationwide. It’s
transferable to another owner with no fee. Just ask your dealer how you can buy extended
coverage of 12, 24, 36 or 48 months. Imagine, for just pennies a day, you can ride with no
worry and no hassle. Just tell your dealer you want the Good Times Protection Plan.
*Depending on the program purchased.
Ride Now with Zero Down**
We offer up to 100% instant financing on most Kawasaki products with the Good Times™
Credit Plan† or Good Times™ Credit Card. Qualified buyers can ride away on a brand-new
Kawasaki with no down payment. In most cases, the computerized credit approval takes
just minutes. You can even add insurance, accessories and the Good Times Protection
Plan to your contract. Ask your participating dealer for details.
**Qualified buyers.
†Good Times Credit Plan not available in Canada.
Safe Riding’s More Fun
Ride responsibly. Kawasaki believes safety begins with us and continues with you.
Always wear a helmet, eye protection and proper apparel. Passengers, too. Ride
defensively. Obey the Basic Speed Law. Never ride under the influence of drugs or
alcohol. Riding is more fun on a well-maintained motorcycle...follow the instructions in
your owner’s manual. Remember, riding safe is smart.
For more information visit our Web site at: kawasaki.com
For the nearest Kawasaki dealer, call: 1-800-661-RIDE
To purchase accessories, see your dealer or visit our Web site.
Specifications subject to change without notice. Availability may be limited. Always wear a
helmet and appropriate apparel. Call 1-800-446-9227 for the Motorcycle Safety Foundation
beginner or expert course near you. You won’t even need a motorcycle—your course
sponsor will provide one courtesy of your local dealer.
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2008 NINJA
SUPERSPORT
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Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A.
9950 Jeronimo Road, Irvine, California 92618
©2007 Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A
P/N 99969-3218
Printed in U.S.A.
Professional rider on a closed course.
NINJA ZX-10R
When the engineers set out to design the all-new 2008 Ninja® ZX™-10R, they decided a completely fresh approach was
needed: Build a Superbike race machine first—then re-engineer it into a street legal bike. The team set out by enlisting past
and present world-class factory riders then added the formidable engineering talents from the powerhouse Kawasaki MotoGP
team. The result? The next-generation ZX-10R—a bike built on the track to dominate the street. Besides delivering astonishing
acceleration, laser-precise handling and eyeball-popping braking forces, the new ZX-10R advances the bike/rider interface to
previously unimaginable levels. Simply put, this new Ninja provides racebike feedback that helps you analyze the road or track
surface and instantly respond. So critical is this connection in racing, we even maximized the contact area between rider and
machine to improve it—even at extreme lean angles. Add Kawasaki’s first production electronic ignition management system for
rear wheel spin and radical MotoGP design influences, and you can see why we have our sights set on the AMA Superbike title.
1 The all-new aerodynamic fairing features
a central Ram Air intake between the
twin projector beam headlights. The
design reduces turbulence around the
rider’s helmet.
• Rerouting the intake path for the Ram Air
through the frame for a straighter shot
improves intake efficiency. Other updates
include a larger airbox, oval-shaped velocity
stacks and a higher-flowing air filter.
• The very compact, narrow and lightweight
engine design incorporates a one-piece upper
crankcase and cylinder casting that offers
exceptional rigidity and less weight.
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2 Second-generation instrumentation with
anti-glare glass features an easy-toread, centrally located tachometer and
speedometer. A race-ready, twin-tube
factory Öhlins steering damper is fitted
standard.
• A high-efficiency, liquid-cooled aluminum oil
cooler dissipates heat quickly to help keep
the power from fading away.
• The 4-valve per cylinder head features
smaller, reshaped exhaust valves and
polished ports that help boost peak
performance. Higher-lift camshafts help
increase top-end power.
3 New larger yet thinner 310mm petal-
shaped front brake rotors are gripped
by new strong 4-piston radial-mount
calipers with new dual pads replacing
the four individual pads for improved
initial bite and better progressive feel.
• The radial-pump direct actuation master
cylinder provides exceptional braking feel and
power at the adjustable front brake lever.
• Revisions to the overall stiffness and balance
of the twin-spar aluminum frame result in a
more responsive Ninja ZX-10R that’s ready for
track-day exhilaration.
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NINJA ZX-10R: TECHNICALLY BRILLIANT
The 2008 ZX™-10R has the most advanced arsenal of performance technology in Ninja® history. Special new oval throttle bodies with sub-throttles, plus primary and new
secondary fuel injectors maximize high-rpm output, while a sophisticated ignition management system mitigates sudden rear wheel spin. An aluminum backbone twin-spar frame
optimizes the balance between flex and stiffness that contributes to superb balance, stability and rider feedback. A revised Ram Air system channels air cleanly around both sides
of the steering head while an exhaust pre-chamber under the engine—along with a single titanium silencer—helps lower the center of gravity and centralize mass.
Up front is a race-ready 43mm inverted fork with factory-type Diamond-Like Carbon (DLC) coated inner tubes, while the UNI-
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TRAK
rear suspension features both low- and high-speed adjustable compression damping, adjustable rebound and threaded
spring preload. Equally advanced is the bodywork, with a stepped cowl and a short tail for cheating the wind, and compact fairing
sides to resist side winds. The result? Technically and aesthetically, the new Ninja ZX-10R is a razor-sharp liter-class leader.
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• The all-new titanium exhaust system
incorporates a low-slung pre-chamber for
a compact design that reduces noise and
emissions yet helps the engine deliver
higher peak performance for the street rider.
• The rear sub-frame supports the very lightweight
rear tail section with a bright LED tail light. The rear
turn signals are quickly removeable for track days.
• With a small depression designed into the top of the
fuel tank, the rider can tuck in tighter to the machine.
Fuel tank capacity remains the same thanks to a new,
more compact fuel pump.
1 A race-ready, twin-tube factory Öhlins steering damper is fitted standard. The fully adjustable, 43mm
inverted cartridge fork features a low-friction Diamond-Like Carbon (DLC) coating with new bottommount springs that remain immersed in the oil.
• Helping riders get the most power to the ground is an all-new ignition system that assists with torque management.
By monitoring throttle opening, gear position, speed and rate of rpm change, the system retards ignition timing to
reduce torque when sudden unwanted wheel spin occurs. This system doesn’t interfere with normal operation and
still allows the engine to rev freely under typical riding conditions.
2 The ultra-compact 998cc 4-cylinder DOHC engine features new oval-shaped throttle bodies, secondary
fuel injectors and revised intake port shape. Other updates include a larger airbox, oval-shaped velocity
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stacks and a higher-flowing air filter.
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3 The Bottom-Link UNI-TRAK
low-speed compression adjustability as well as adjustable rebound
damping and threaded spring preload. New linkage ratios and
mounting position help improve rear wheel traction.
• The all-aluminum, lightweight, twin-spar gull-type swingarm is constructed
of cast, pressed and extruded alloy. The longer swingarm helps rear wheel
traction, especially when exiting corners.
• New lower ratios for 1st, 4th and 5th gears in the close-ratio 6-speed
transmission better suit the engine’s new power. The back-torque-limiting
clutch automatically disengages the clutch under hard braking and
deceleration to prevent rear wheel hop during corner entry.
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rear shock now features both high- and
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Roger Hayden
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SUPERSPORT CHAMPION
2007
Roger Hayden
NINJA ZX-6R
In 2007, the Ninja® ZX™-6R achieved the most difficult challenge in American road racing by winning the AMA Daytona 200. Then
Roger Hayden capped off the year by winning the AMA Supersport Championship closely followed by teammate Jamie Hacking
in second place. Now, the 2008 Ninja ZX-6R continues Kawasaki’s fiery dominance with its championship-winning blend of
midrange thrust and high-rpm horsepower from its ultra-compact 599cc DOHC In-Line Four engine with Ram Air induction and
digital fuel injection. Its intuitive handling comes from a lightweight twin-spar aluminum perimeter frame, tunable inverted fork
and Bottom-Link UNI-TRAK® rear suspension—while the wind-tunnel-sculpted bodywork helps get the rider out of the airstream.
The ZX-6R is so track focused, it even comes with a lap timer, pre-wiring for an auto-shift kit, a slipper clutch, and a quick-
change cassette-type transmission. Now all it needs is you.
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1 Large 300mm front brakes feature
lightweight, drilled, petal-shaped rotors
with radial-mounted 4-piston calipers
for class-leading stopping power, rigidity
and brake feel. Direct-actuation master
cylinder improves linear braking response
and braking feel at the lever.
• The Ninja ZX-6R captured the closely fought
2007 AMA Supersport Championship with Roger
Hayden closely followed by teammate Jamie
Hacking in second place. And with Steve Rapp
on board, it sped away with the prestigious
Daytona 200. That sums up the intent of the
2008 ZX-6R—a machine designed to rule race
tracks the world over.
2 A bright, centrally located tachometer with
gear position indicator dominates the view
in the cockpit. The digital speedometer
and warning lamps mount to either side of
the tach.
• The high-performance engine displaces 599cc
and includes the race-bred short throttle bodies
advantage that helps deliver improved top end
and over-rev. Ultra-fine atomizing injectors
improve combustion efficiency for instantaneous
yet smooth power delivery.
• The close-ratio, cassette-style transmission
employs a Gear Position Sensor and a backtorque-limiting clutch for smooth deceleration.
3 The centrally located under-seat exhaust
system helps keep the center of gravity
low by mounting a pre-chamber down low
behind the engine.
• The smooth and narrow fairing incorporates a
MotoGP-style intake duct that directs airflow
into the central Ram Air system for improved
intake efficiency. Recessed projector beam
headlights improve aerodynamics.
• The fully adjustable 41mm inverted fork locates
the main springs at the bottom of the leg where
they are completely submerged in fork oil for
reduced cavitation.
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NINJA ZX-14
There are times when you just have to own the road—all the way to the horizon. Then you’ll be glad you’re aboard the updated
Ninja® ZX™-14. With significant updates to its potent 1,352cc engine, there’s more power down low, more power in the mid-range
and more peak power. It all translates into stronger, real-world seat-of-the-pants acceleration and continued class domination. Did
we mention more power? But the magic of the mighty ZX-14 remains its ability to handle the full range of extremes from crawling
along crowded city streets to all-out gunfights at the dragstrip under controlled racing conditions. The ZX-14 is renowned for doing
it all with its slender aluminum monocoque frame wrapping over—instead of around—the engine. Plus with the great ergonomics
and fully adjustable suspension, the ZX-14 is equally at home prowling the mean streets, carving canyons or heading to Bike Week.
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1 With its unmistakable four projector-
beam front fairing, low-slung stance and
sleek aerodynamics, the crowd will not
mistake you when you arrive. A centrally
located massive Ram Air intake feeds
the monster engine with dense, cool,
oxygen-rich air.
• The 43mm inverted cartridge front fork offers
13-way compression and 11-way rebound
adjustability with adjustable spring preload
and top-out fork spring.
• The robust hydraulic clutch features a radial
master cylinder that provides a precise
feel at the lever for an unparalleled level of
control over power delivery.
2 Modifications to the exhaust header
taper and the junction with the collector
pipes help boost low-speed engine
torque and throttle response.
• Updated precise digital fuel injectors inside
the 44mm Mikuni throttle bodies now
disperse the fuel over a wider area. The
improved atomization of the fuel sprayed
into the airstream translates into stronger
low-end power, a more linear midrange and
a strong boost to peak performance.
• The dual front petal-style disc brakes measure
a massive 310mm up front while the rear disc
brake measures a huge 250mm and features
an opposed twin-piston brake caliper for
awesome stopping power and feel.
3 The cockpit of the ZX-14 is all business.
The large round analog tachometer and
speedometer dials surround a multifunction LCD trip computer. The computer
interacts with the engine ECU and
displays gear position, battery voltage,
clutch engagement “launch” light and
fuel consumption and includes a bright
programmable shift light, fuel gauge,
odometer and clock.
• The unique monocoque over-the-top aluminum
frame helps keep the midsection of the ZX-14
very narrow. The frame rail wraps over the
engine while the central fuel tank resides behind
the engine for very efficient mass centralization.
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NINJA ZX-6RNINJA ZX-10R NINJA ZX -14
Engine type 4-stroke, liquid-cooled
Displacement 998cc
Bore x stroke 76 x 55mm
Compression ratio 13.0:1
Valve system DOHC, 16 valves
Carburetion Digital fuel injection with four
Ignition Digital
Starting Electric
Transmission 6-speed with Positive Neutral Finder
Frame type Twin-spar backbone, pressed and
Rake/trail 24.5º/4.0 inches
Suspension, front 43mm inverted cartridge fork with
Suspension, rear Bottom-Link UNI-TRAK
Tire, front/rear Tubeless radial; 120/70-ZR17;
Brakes, front Dual 310mm discs with radial-
Brakes, rear Single 220mm disc with single-
Wheelbase N/A
Seat height N/A
Fuel capacity N/A
Dry weight N/A
Colors Lime Green, Candy Plasma Blue
In-Line Four
43mm throttle bodies with oval
sub-throttles
cast aluminum
DLC coating, adjustable preload,
compression and rebound
damping
®
remote-reservoir gas-charged
shock, adjustable ride height,
spring preload, stepless high and
low-speed compression
and rebound damping
190/55-ZR17
mounted dual 4-piston calipers
piston caliper
or Metallic Diablo Black
with
Lime Green
Candy Plasma Blue
Metallic Diablo Black
Engine type 4-stroke, liquid-cooled
Displacement 599cc
Bore x stroke 67 x 42.5mm
Compression ratio 13.3:1
Valve system DOHC, 16 valves
Carburetion Digital fuel injection with four 38mm
Ignition Digital
Starting Electric
Transmission 6-speed with Positive Neutral Finder
Frame type
Rake/trail 25.0º/4.3 inches
Suspension, front 41mm inverted cartridge fork
Suspension, rear Bottom-Link UNI-TRAK
Tire, front/rear Tubeless radial; 120/65-ZR17;
Brakes, front Dual 300mm discs with radial-
Brakes, rear Disc with single-piston caliper
Wheelbase 55.3 inches
Seat height 32.3 inches
Fuel capacity 4.5 gallons
Dry weight 368 pounds
Colors Lime Green, Candy Plasma Blue,
In-Line Four
throttle bodies
Perimeter, pressed aluminum
with adjustable preload, stepless
compression and rebound damping
®
remote-reservoir gas-charged shock,
adjustable ride height, spring preload,
stepless compression and rebound
damping
180/55-ZR17
mounted dual 4-piston calipers
Vivid Yellow or Special Edition Ebony
with
Lime Green
Candy Plasma Blue
Vivid Yellow
Special Edition Ebony
Engine type 4-stroke, liquid-cooled
Displacement 1,352cc
Bore x stroke 84 x 61mm
Compression ratio 12.0:1
Valve system DOHC, 16 valves
Carburetion Digital fuel injection with four
Ignition Digital
Starting Electric
Transmission 6-speed with Positive Neutral Finder
Frame type Pressed and cast monocoque
Rake/trail 23º/3.7 inches
Suspension, front 43mm inverted cartridge fork,
Suspension, rear Bottom-Link UNI-TRAK
Tire, front/rear Tubeless radial; 120/70-ZR17;
Brakes, front Dual 310mm discs with radial-
Brakes, rear Single disc with twin-piston caliper
Wheelbase 57.5 inches
Seat height 31.5 inches
Fuel capacity 5.8 gallons
Dry weight 474 pounds
Colors Atomic Silver, Metallic Midnight
In-Line Four
44mm throttle bodies
aluminum
adjustable preload, 13-way
compression and 11-way
rebound damping
®
remote-reservoir gas-charged
shock, spring preload, stepless
compression and rebound
damping adjustment
190/50-ZR17
mounted dual 4-piston calipers
Sapphire Blue or Special Edition
Metallic Flat Spark Black
with
Atomic Silver
Metallic Midnight Sapphire Blue
Special Edition Metallic Flat Spark Black
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