VOLUME 57 ISSUE 48 DECEMBER 1, 2020 P43
ZX-10RR
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s the base model Kawasaki ZX-10R got
a host of updates for 2021, so too does
the Kawasaki ZX-10RR. The homologa-
tion special, designed primarily so Jonathan
Rea can keep braining them in WorldSBK, is
limited to just 500 units worldwide and will sell
in the U.S. for a very healthy $28,999.
There's no difference in power figures to
the ZX-10RR and the base model ZX-10R, with
power quoted at 201 horsepower and 85 lb-ft
of torque for the Euro model (we still don't
know what the U.S. spec will pump out). The
good news is the motor is now Euro5 compli-
ant, so the emissions police will have to come
up with more regulations (which they surely
will), before there's any danger to the Kawa-
saki's longevity.
Inside the engine, however, there are some
differences. On top, the intake funnels to the
airbox have turfed, a new camshaft has been
fitted, along with new intake and exhaust
springs. Pankl titanium conrods have been
employed, and the pistons now use one less
ring than the base model.
The name of game here is trying to increase
the speed at which the engine revs up, thus
getting to peak power faster. These changes
have also given the RR rider an extra 500 rpm
to play with.
As for the wheels, these are now Marche-
sini forged aluminum items wrapped in Pirelli
Diablo Supercorsa SP rubber.
As for the body, you get the same aero
package as the base ZX-10R that Kawasaki
claims will give you 17 percent more down-
force than in 2020. However, you can only get
it wrapped in Kawasaki green for the paint,
with no KRT edition for the RR available. CN
