VOL. 53 ISSUE 4 FEBRUARY 2, 2016 P81
EXHAUST AND MUFFLER
Headers are once again made of
heat-resistant titanium alloy, which
gives off better heat distribution so
the pipes themselves can be made
as thin as possible. The muffler's
volume is 1.5 times more than the
2011 machine, and uses a combina-
tion of titanium alloy and stainless
steel in its construction. The system
uses a redesigned pre-chamber
under the shock.
SWING THAT ARM!
Kawasaki has lengthened the
swingarm by a very handy 15.8mm,
giving a 56.7" wheelbase, which is
about half an inch longer than the
old bike. Extra bracing was added,
and Kawasaki worked hard to make
sure the lateral (up and down) and
torsional (twisting) rigidity was
as close as it could get to their
WorldSBK weapon.
This is where the
new 10R shines
– roll off the gas
and throwing it
into the corner.
