Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R ABS 2013 Owner's manual

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GENERAL INFORMATION j

HOW TO RIDE THE MOTORCYCLE j

SAFE OPERATION j

MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT j

STORAGE j

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE j

Whenever you see the symbols
shown below, heed their instructions!
Always follow safe operating and main­tenance practices.

NOTICE

NOTICE is used to address prac­tices not related to personal in­jury.

DANGER

DANGER indicates a hazardous

situation which, if not avoided,

will result in death or serious in-

jury.

WARNING

WARNING indicates a hazardous

situation which, if not avoided,

could result in death or serious

injury.

NOTE

NOTE indicates information that may

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help or guide you in the operation or
service of the vehicle.

WARNING

Engine exhaust, some of its
constituents, and certain vehi­cle components contain or emit
chemicals known to the State of
California to cause cancer and
birth defects or other reproduc­tive harm.

NOTICE

THIS PRODUCT HAS BEEN
MANUFACTURED FOR USE IN A
REASONABLE AND PRUDENT
MANNER BY A QUALIFIED OP­ERATOR AND AS A VEHICLE
ONLY.

FOREWORD

Congratulations on your purchase of a new Kawasaki motorcycle. Your new mo­torcycle is the product of Kawasaki’s advanced engineering, exhaustive testing,
and continuous striving for superior reliability, safety and performance.

Please read this Owner ’s Manual carefully before riding so that you will be
thoroughly familiar with the proper operation of your motorcycle’s controls, its fea­tures, c apabilities, and limita tio ns. This manual offers many safe riding tips, but its
purpose is not to provide instruction in all the techniques and skills required to ride
a motorcycle safely. Kawasaki strongly recommends that all operators of this vehi­cle enroll in a motorcycle rider training p ro gram to attain awareness of the mental
and physical requirements necessary for safe motorcycle operation.

To ensure a long, trouble-free life for your motorcycle, give it the proper care and
maintenance described in this manual. For those who would like more detailed in­formation on their Kawasaki Motorcycle, a Service Manual is available for purchase
from any authorized Kawasaki motorcycle dealer. The Service Manual contains de­tailed disassembly and maintenance information. Those who plan to do their own
work should, of course, be competent mechanics and possess the special tools
described in the Service Manual.

Keep this Owner’s Manual aboard your motorcycle at all times so that you can
refer to it whenever you need information.

This manual should be considered a permanent part of the motorcycle and should

remain with th e motorcycle whe n it is sold.

All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced without our

prior written permission.

This publication includes the latest information available at the time of printing.
However, there may be minor differences between the actual product and illustra­tions and text in this manual.

All products are subject to change without prior notice or obligation.

KAWASAKI HEAVY INDUSTRIES, LTD.

Motorcycle & Engine Company

© 2013 Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Ltd. Apr. 12, 2013. (1)

TABLE OF CO NTE NTS

SPECIFICATIONS............................... 9

SERIAL NUMBER L OCATIONS......... 13

LOCATION OF PARTS....................... 14

LOADING AND ACCESSORIES

INFORMATION ................................ 17

GENERAL INFORMATION................. 20

Meter Instruments ............................ 20

Tachometer................................... 22

Instrument Display Brightness

Control ...................................... 26

Multifunction Meter ....................... 28

Warning/Indicator Lights ............... 48

Keys ................................................. 58

Ignition Switch/Steering Lock ........... 60

Left Handlebar Switches .................. 61

Dimmer Switch ............................. 62

Turn Signal Switch ........................ 62

Horn Button .................................. 62

LAP/Passing Button...................... 62

Power/S-KTRC Button.................. 62

Right Handlebar Switches ................ 63

Engine Stop Switch ...................... 63

Starter Button ............................... 63

START/STOP Switch (for Stop

Watch)....................................... 64

Brake Lever Adjuster........................ 64

Fuel Tank Cap .................................. 65

Fuel Tank ......................................... 66

Fuel Requirement ......................... 68

Side Stand ....................................... 71

Seats................................................ 72

Tool Kit ............................................. 75

Air Cleaner Intake ............................ 75

Front Footpeg Position ..................... 76

BREAK-IN ........................................... 77

HOW TO RIDE THE MOTORCYCLE .79

Starting the Engine .......................... 79

Jump Starting ................................... 82

Moving Off........................................ 85

Shifting Gears .................................. 86

Braking............................................. 88

Kawasaki Intelligent anti-lock

Brake System (KIBS, For models

equipped with KIBS) ..................... 89

Stopping the Engine ......................... 92

Stopping the Motorcycle in an

Emergency ................................... 92

Parking............................................. 93

Catalytic Converter........................... 95

Sport-Kawasaki TRaction Control

(S-KTRC)...................................... 96

Power mode ..................................... 100

SAFE OPERATION............................. 103

Safe Riding Technique ..................... 103

Daily Checks .................................... 106

Additional Considerations for High

Speed Operation .......................... 109

MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT 111

Periodic Maintenance Chart ............. 115

Engine Oil ........................................ 128

Cooling System ................................ 133

Spark Plugs...................................... 140

Evaporative Emission Control

System (California model onl y) ..... 141

Valve Clearance ............................... 142

Kawasaki Clean Air System ............. 143

Exhaust Device ................................ 144

Air Cleaner ....................................... 145

Throttle Control System ................... 150

Engine Vacuum Synchronization ..... 153

Idle Speed ........................................ 153

Clutch............................................... 154

Drive Chain ...................................... 156

Brakes.............................................. 165

Brake Light Switches........................ 169

Electronic Steering Damper ............. 171

Front Fork......................................... 172

Rear Shock Absorber ....................... 178

Wheels ............................................. 185

Battery.............................................. 190

Headlight Beam................................ 196

Fuses ............................................... 199

General Lubrication.......................... 202

Cleaning Your Motorcycle ................ 203

Bolt and Nut Tightening.................... 210

STORAGE........................................... 213

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE............ 216

YOUR WARRANTY/OWNER

SATISFACTION ........................... 217

REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS ...... 223

ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION..... 224

MAINTENANCE RECORD ................. 225

LOCATION OF LABELS..................... 229

SPECIFICATIONS

PERFORMANCE

Minimum Turning Radius

DIMENSIONS

Overall Length 2 075 mm (81.7 in.)

Overall Width 715 mm (28.1 in.)

Overall Hei ght 1 115 mm (43.9 in .)

Wheelbase

Road Clearance 135 mm (5.3 in.)

Curb Mass (ZX1000J) 198 kg (437 lb)

(ZX1000K) 201 kg (443 lb)

E

ENGIN

Type

Displacement

×Stroke

Bore

ression Ratio 13.0:1

Comp

3.4 m (134 in.)

1 425 mm (56.1 in.)

, 4-cylinder, 4-stroke, liquid-cooled

DOHC

m³ (60.9 cu in.)

998 c

× 55.0 mm (3.0 × 2.2 in.)

76.0

SPECIFICATIONS 9

10 SPECIFICATIONS

Starting System Electric starter

Cylinder Numberi ng
Method

Firing Order

Fuel System FI (Fuel Injection)

Ignition System Battery and coil (transistorized ignition)

Ignition Timing
(Electronically advanced)

Spark Plugs NGK CR9EIA-9

Lubrication System Forced lubrication (wet sump)

Engine Oil:

Type

Viscosity

Capacity 3.7 L (3.9 US qt)

Coolant Capacity 2.6 L (2.7 US qt)

TRANSMISSION

Transmission Type

Left to right, 1-2-3-4

1-2-4-3

10° BTDC @1 1 00 r/min (rpm) ∼ 42.5° BTDC

@10 500 r/min (rpm)

API SG, SH, SJ, SL or SM with JASO MA, MA1
or MA2

SAE 10W-40

6-speed, constant mesh, return shift

Clutch Type Wet, multi disc

Driving System Chain drive

Primary Reduction Ratio 1.681 (79/47)

Final Reducti on Ratio 2.294 (39/17)

Overall Drive Ratio 5.197 @Top gear

Gear Ratio:

1st 2.600 (39/15)

2nd 2.053 (39/19)

3rd 1.737 (33/19)

4th 1.571 (33/21)

5th 1.444 (26/18)

6th 1.348 (31/23)

FRAME

Castor 25°

Trail 107 mm (4.2 in.)

SPECIFICATIONS 11

12 SPECIFICATIONS

Tire Size:

Front 120/70ZR17 M/C (58W)

Rear 190/55ZR17 M/C (75W)

Rim Size:

Front J17M/C × MT3.50

Rear J17M/C × MT6.00

Fuel Tank Capacity 17 L (4.5 US gal)

ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT

Battery (ZX1000J) 12 V 6 Ah

(ZX1000K) 12 V 8.6 Ah

Headlight:

High beam 12 V 55 W + 55 W

Low beam 12 V 55 W

Tail/Brake Light LED

Even if one of LED (Light Emitting Diode) tail/brake lights does not go on, consult
with an authorized Kawasaki dealer.
Specifications are subject to change without notice.

SERIAL NUMBER LOCATIONS 13

SERIAL NUMBER LOCATIONS

The engine and frame serial numbers are used to register the motorcycle. They
are the only means of identifying your particular machine from others of the same
model type. These serial numbers may be needed by your dealer when ordering
parts. In the event of theft, the investigating authorities will require both numbers
as well as the model type and any peculiar features of your machine that can help
them id entify it.

Frame No.

A. Frame Number

Engine N o.

A. Engine Number

14 LOCATION OF PARTS

LOCATION OF PARTS

1. Clutch Lever

2. Left Handlebar S witches

3. Rebound Damping Force Adjuster
(Front Fork )

4. Compression damping force adjuster
(Front Fork )

5. Meter Instruments

6. B ra ke Fluid Reservoir (Front)

7. R ight Handlebar Switches

8. Fr on t Brake Lever

9. T hro ttle Grip

10. Ig nit ion Switch/Steering Lock

11. Electronic Steering Damper

LOCATION OF PARTS 15

12. Headlight

13. Air Cleaner Intake

14. Turn Signal Lights

15. Spark Plugs

16. Air Cleaner

17. Fuel Tank

18. Rider’s Seat

19. Seat Lock

20. Passeng er ’s Seat

21. Tail/Brake Light

22. Licen se Plate Light

23. B rake Disc

24. Spring Preload
Adjuster

25. F ron t Fork

26. B rake Caliper

27. Side Stand

28. Shift Pedal

29. Compression
damping force
adjusters

30. Drive Chain

31. Chain Adjuster

32. Fuse Box

16 LOCATION OF PARTS

32. Fuse Boxes

33. B attery

34. Rebound damping force adjus ter

35. Fuel Tank Cap

36. Coolant Reserve Tank

37. Muffler

38. Swin garm

39. R ear Shock Absorber

40. B rake Fluid Reservoir (Rear)

41. R ear Brake Pedal

42. R ear Brake Light Swi tch

43. Oil Level Inspection Window

LOADING AND ACCESSORIES INFORMATION 17

LOADING AND ACCESSORIES INFORMATION

WARNING

Incorrect loading, improper in­stallation or use of accessories,
or modification of your motorcy­cle may result in an unsafe riding
condition. Before you ride the
motorcycle, make sure it is not
overloaded and that you have
followed these instructions.

With the exception of genuine
Kawasaki Parts and Accessories,
Kawasaki has no control over the
design or application of accessories.
In some cases, improper installation
or use of accessories, or motorcycle
modification, will void the motorcycle
warranty, can negatively affect per­formance, and can even be illegal.

In selecting and using accessories,
and in loading the motorcycle, you are
personally responsible for your own
safety and the safety of other persons
involved.

NOTE

Kawasaki Parts and Accessories

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have been specially designed for
use on Kawasaki motorcycles. We
strongly recommend that all parts
and accessories you add to your
motorcycle be genuine Kawasaki
components.

Because a motorcycle is s en sitive to
changes in weight and aerodynamic
forces, you must take extreme care in
carrying cargo, passengers and/or in

18 LOADING AND ACCESSORIES INFORMATION

fitting additional accessories. The fol­lowing general guidelines have been
prepared to assist you in making your
determinations.

1. Any passenger should be thor­oughly familiar with motorcycle op­eration. The passenger can affect
control of the motorcycle by im­proper positioning during cornering
and sudden movements. It is im­portant that the passenger sits still
while the motorcycle is in motion
and not interfere with the operation
of the motorcycle. Do not carry ani­mals on your motorcycle.

2. You should instruct any passenger
before riding to keep his or her feet
on the passenger footpegs and hold
on to the operator or seat strap. Do
not carry a passenger unless he or
she is tall enough to reach the foot­pegs and footpegs are provided.

3. All baggage should be carried as
low as possible to r educe the effect
on the motorcycle center of gravity.
Baggage weight should also be dis­tributed equally on both sides of the
motorcycle. Avoid carrying baggage
that extends beyond the rear of the
motorcycle.

4. Baggage should be securely at­tached. Make sure that the baggage
will not move around while you are
riding. Recheck baggage security
as often as possible (not while the
motorcycle is in motion) and adjust
as necessary.

5. Do not carry heavy or bulky items on
a luggage rack. They are designed
for light items, and overloading can
affect handling due to changes in
weight distribution and aerodynamic
forces.

LOADING AND ACCESSORIES INFORMATION 19

6. Do not install accessories or carry
baggage that impairs the perfor­mance of the motorcycle. Make
sure that you have not adversely
affected any lighting components,
road clearance, banking cap ability
(i.e., lean angle), control operation,
wheel travel, front fork movement,
or any other aspects of the motor­cycle’s operation.

7. Weight attached to the handlebar or
front fork will increase the mass of
the steering assembly and can r e­sult in an unsafe riding condition.

8. Fairings, windshields, backrests,
and other large items have the ca­pability of adversely affecting stabil­ity and handling of the motorcycle,
not only due to their weight, but
also due to the aerodynamic force
acting on these surfaces while the
motorcycle is in operation. Poorly

designed or installed items can re­sult in an unsafe riding condition.

9. This motorcycle is not intended to
be equipped with a sidecar or to be
used to tow any trailers or other ve­hicles. Kawasaki does not manu­facture sidecars or trailers for mo­torcycles and cannot predict the ef­fects of such accessories on han­dling or stability, but can only warn
thattheeffectscanbeadverseand
that Kawasaki cannot assume re­sponsibility for the results of such
unintended use of the motorcycle.
Furthermore, any adverse effects on
motorcycle components caused by
the use of such accessories will not
be remedied under warranty.

Maximum Load

Weight of rider, passenger, baggage,
and accessories must not exceed 180 kg
(397 lb).

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Meter Instruments

A. Upper Button
B. Lower Button
C. Tachometer (with Sh ift-Up

Indicator)
D. Red Zone
E. Ambient Brightness

Sensor
F. Turn Signal Indicator Lig ht
G. Warning Indicator Light

(Red)
H. Neutral Indicator Light
I. Multifunction Meter
J. High Beam Indicator Light
K. Warning Indicator Light

(Yellow)
L. Fuel Level Warning

Indicator Light

GENERAL INFORMATION

(For models equipped with KIBS*)

A. Upper Button
B. Lower Button
C. Tachometer (with S hift-Up

Indicator)
D. Red Zone
E. Ambient Brightness

Sensor
F. Turn Signal Indicator Light
G. Warning Indicator Light

(Red)
H. Neutral Indicator Light
I. Multifunction Meter
J. High Beam Indicator Light
K. Warning Indicator Light

(Yellow)
L. ABS Indicator Lig ht

KIBS*: Kawasaki Intelligent anti-lock Brake System

GENERAL INFORMATION 21

22 GENERAL INFORMATION

Tachometer

The tachometer shows the engine
speed in revolutions per minute (r/min,
rpm).

On the right side of the tachometer
face is a portion called the “red zone”.
Engine r/min (rpm) in the red zone is
above maximum recommended engine
speed and is also above the range for
good performance.

A. Tachometer

When the ignition switch is turned to
“ON”, the tachometer LED segments
are blinks for a few seconds then goes
off. If the tachometer does not operate
correctly, have it checked by an autho­rized Kawasaki dealer.

NOTICE

Engine r/min (rpm) should not

be allowed to enter the red zone;

operation in the red zone will

overstress the engine and may

cause serious engine damage.

Shift-up Indicator -

Theshift-upindicatorcanbesetto
tachometer LED segments blinks at the
desired engine speeds. This indicator
is used to inform the rider when it is time
to shift to the next higher gear.

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This shift-up indicator is used to in­form to the rider when it is time to shift
to the next higher gear with blinking the
tachometer LED segments.

Theshift-upindicatorcanbeusedin
closed course competition. Do not use
the shift-up indicator during everyday
riding.

Shift-up Indicator Setting -

Theshift-upindicatorhasthree
modes, light off, fast blinking or slow
blinking. The shift-up indicator timing
canbeadjustedbetween9500r/min
(rpm) and 14 000 r/ min (rpm).

A. Tachometer
B. Adjustable Range

To select a shift-up indicator mode or
adjust the shift-up engine spe ed set­ting in the tachometer, do the followings
while the engine is a t a stop.

24 GENERAL INFORMATION

Turn the ignition switch to “ON”.

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Push the upper and lower buttons si-

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multaneously for more than 2 sec­onds. The previous shift-up engine
speed setting will be displayed in the
tachometer.

A. Upper Button
B. Lower Button
C. Shift-up Engine Speed

To change the shift-up indicator

•

mode, push the upper button and the
illumination of tachometer segment

will shift between Light ON (shift-up
indicator d eactivates), Fast Blink­ing and Slow Blinking. The shift-up
engine speed can only be adjusted
when the segments are blinking.
To adjust the shift-up engine speed,

•

push the lower button and the shift

-up engine speed timing advances in
250 r/min (rpm) increments up to 14
000 r/min (rpm). Once the reading
reaches at 14 000 r/min (rpm) while
advancing, it returns to 9 500 r/ min
(rpm) and begins advancing.
To complete the adjustment, push

•

the upper and lower buttons simul­taneously for more than 2 s econds.
The tachometer now operates nor­mally.
To adjust the tachometer brightness,

•

push the upper button for more than
2 seconds (See Instrument Display
Brightness Adjustment).

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WARNING

Failing to properly observe the
road ahead increases the chance
of an accident. Do not concen­trate on the shift-up indicator by
taking your eyes off the road,
observe using peripheral vi­sion. When shifting down to a
lower gear, do not shift at such a
high speed that the engine r/min
(rpm) jumps excessively. Not
onlycanthiscauseenginedam­age, but the rear wheel may skid
and cause an accident. Down­shifting should be done below 5
000 r/min (rpm) for each gear.

NOTE

Pushing and holding the lower button

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advances the shift–up engine speed
continuously.
The data are maintained even if the

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battery is disconnected.

NOTICE

Engine r/min (rpm) should not

be allowed to enter the red zone;

operation in the red zone will

overstress the engine and may

cause serious engine damage.

26 GENERAL INFORMATION

Instrument Display Brightness

Control

The brightness of the tachometer
LED segments and illumination of the
multifunction meter are controlled au­tomatically depending on the ambient
brightness.

A. Tachometer
B. Ambient Brightness Sensor
C. Multifunction Meter

NOTE

Be careful not to cover the amb ien t

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brightness sensor on the meter in­strument while riding the motorcycle.

Instrument Display Brightness
Adjustment -

The brightness of the instrument dis­play can be adjusted manually in three
levels while the motorcycle is at a stop.

While the shift-up indicator setting

•

mode, push the upper button for
more than 2 seconds. All tachome­ter LED segments are goes on.
Pushthelowerbuttontoselectthe

•

preferred brightness level.

To complete the adjustment, push

•

the upper and lower buttons simul­taneously for more than 2 s econds.
The tachometer now operates nor­mally.

To return to the shift up indicator set-

•

ting mode, push the upper button for
more than 2 seconds.

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28 GENERAL INFORMATION

Multifunction Meter

A. Multifunction Display

-Odometer

-TripMeters

- Current Mileage

- Average Mileage

- Fuel consumption

- Stop Watch
B. Speedometer
C. Gear Position Indicator
D. Power Mode Indicator
E. S-KTRC Mode Indicator
F. Warning Symbols
G. Lap Counter/Coolant /

Intake Air Temperature
Meter

-LapCounter

- Coolant Temperature

- Intake Air Temperature

H. Economical Riding

Indicator
I. S-KTRC Level Indicator
J. Clock
K. KIBS Indicator (For the

models equipped with

KIBS)
L. Electronic Steering Damper

Indicator
M. Fuel Level Warning

Symbol (For the models

equipped with KIBS)

GENERAL INFORMATION 29