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Cycle News 2025 Issue 44 November 04

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Kawasaki Unveils 2026 Ninja ZX-10R, Z900RS Models T he 2026 Kawasaki ZX- 10R and Z900RS see several upgrades, including new winglets for the ZX- 10R, which Kawasaki says enhance front-end feel "for greater control through corners." The ZX-10R also gets updated suspension settings, a new five-inch TFT color instrumentation, and updated bodywork. The single-seat ZX-10RR returns with new suspen - sion settings and several engine upgrades to deliver a wider powerband and faster throttle response, maintain - ing a user-friendly feel. Pricing has not been an- nounced yet, and availability is early 2026 for both models. The new Z900RS, RS SE ABS and RS Cafe ABS models intro - duce updates to "enhance both enjoyment and ease of use." Ac- cording to Kawasaki, electronic throttle valves, electronic cruise control and an IMU-equipped rider-support package featuring Kawasaki Cornering Manage- ment Function (KCMF) and Kawasaki Quick Shifter (KQS) "work together to deliver smooth performance, confident control and greater comfort over long rides." The Z900R also gets a newly styled megaphone muffler and reshaped exhaust header pipes. Updated colorways in - clude a new "Black Ball" edition. Pricing: Z900RS (Ebony) $12,899, Z900RS SE ABS $14,599 and Z900RS Cafe ABS $13,299. Pricing for the ZX- 10R/10RR has not been an - nounced. All Z900RS models are currently available. CN WIND IN THE P40 (Above) The 2026 Kawasaki ZX-10R and 10RR return with winglets and other performance updates. (Left) The 2026 Kawasaki Z900RS series gets an updated electronics suite.

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