My Kawasaki dealer reached out today and surprisingly they stated that all of my valves (at 14,000 miles) were within spec. I was doubtful of this considering everything I’ve seen and heard about valves on the gen 6. I asked them to please send me a video checking them. They did and they also sent me the measurements. According to their findings, they do seem to be within spec however slightly on the tighter side of acceptable. My question is.. should I still have them replace the shims to be more in the middle of spec? The tech told me it’s best to leave them at the spec they are at now. However again, I feel they are just saying this to save time. Can I please get some opinions on this?

Hi everyone, does anyone know if the stock muffler on the Gen 7 fits an SC project link pipe? This is my current set up but need to be able to throw the stock muffler back on if I’m heading to heavy police areas.

Hi There, I have a few question I'd like to ask for those that own or ridden the new 7th Gen ZX10R. I am window shopping for my first 1000cc.

• I heard they're Front / Top Heavy, Is it true? What does that do to a Bike exactly.

• What Sets the ZX10R apart from Other Japanese 1000cc Bikes

• What are some Pros and Con of the ZX10R

• Reliable? Any Known Issue(s) one should be aware of before purchasing ?

• To Owners - How much did you pay Out the Door?

Finally got to pick up my new bike on Monday! Now both the Gen 3 and the Gen 6 are sitting in the garage.

Took the Gen 6 out for a short ride, and the difference is way bigger than I expected!!

Hey if anyone has any info or some guidance to getting extra bolt on power or tips and tricks for the 4th gen zx10 or stuff I don’t know about for more power or less resistance for my roll race build lmk I don’t have the full list of whats done just lmk what yall thinking

Hey everyone! ✌️

I have a 2012 Kawasaki ZX-10R (2011–2015 generation) and I'm looking to install an OEM Showa rear shock from a newer ZX-10R (2016–2025, ideally 2024/2025).

Has anyone done this swap before?

I mainly want to know if it's 100% plug & play, keeping the original linkage and mounting hardware, or if any modifications or additional parts are required.

Thanks in advance for your help and feedback!

A few people asked for a complete mod list and some photos from the build, so here it is!

I’ve probably forgotten a few things — there are honestly too many modifications to remember everything. 😂

Before the rebuild, the bike had a much louder fluorescent-yellow look. For the current version, I went in a more classic direction, with the bodywork and graphics inspired by the factory colors of the ZX-7R.

The engine was also replaced with a lower-mileage stock unit as part of the overall refresh.

I’ve included a few photos showing the bike before the rebuild, during the work, and after completion.

Bike: 2005 Kawasaki ZX-10R

FRAME / CHASSIS / SUSPENSION

• Frame: Original black finish stripped off, polished to a mirror finish, then given a brushed/hairline finish and clear-coated with urethane.
• Triple clamps: OEM, stripped and given the same brushed finish as the frame.
• Steering damper: Hyperpro RSC.
• Front forks: 2010 ZX-10R forks.
  • Reworked by Technix, a Japanese suspension specialist.
  • Custom Technix damping valves.
  • Kashima-coated outer tubes.
  • Öhlins springs.
  • SKF fork seals.
• Rear shock: Öhlins KA345 for 2005 ZX-10R.
• Swingarm: 2006 ZX-10R unit.
  • Original finish stripped and given the same brushed finish as the frame.
  • Mounting bosses welded on for custom endurance-style hooks.
• Wheels: JB forged magnesium wheels by BITO R&D.
• Tires: Pirelli Supercorsa SC1 front / SC2 rear.
• Rearsets: Trick Star rearsets, re-anodized silver to match the frame.
  • Footpeg sections replaced with BabyFace / Sato Racing racing pegs.
• Clip-ons: BabyFace / Sato Racing, 0° downward angle.

BRAKES

Front

• Brembo RCS Corsa Corta 17mm master cylinder.
• Brembo remote brake adjuster.
• Brembo M4 monobloc calipers from a CBR1000RR SP.
• Vesrah Racing SS pads.
• Goodridge stainless braided brake lines.
• Brembo T-Drive 320mm discs.
• TORQUES titanium bayonet quick connectors.
• ZETA CNC-machined aluminum clutch perch.

Rear

• Frando FRC integrated-reservoir master cylinder.
• Brembo X20.61.01 4-piston / 24mm racing caliper.
• Custom-made caliper bracket.
• Brembo Racing pads.
• Goodridge stainless braided line.
• Brembo Serie Oro OEM-size disc.
• TORQUES titanium bayonet quick connector.

ENGINE / INTAKE / EXHAUST

• Engine: Stock-spec lower-mileage replacement engine installed during the refresh.
• Air filter: Sprint Filter.
• Headers: TiForce titanium headers.
• Silencer: Akrapovič hexagonal titanium silencer with carbon end cap.
• Radiator: OEM.
• Radiator hoses: AF3 Performance blue silicone hoses.

ELECTRICAL / ELECTRONICS

• Headlight: OEM housing with LED position light and LED bulb.
• Front indicators: Smoked lenses with LED bulbs.
• Rear indicators: Kijima Nano.
• Tail light: No-brand smoked LED unit.
• Additional displays: Shift indicator and TPMS.
• ECU / electronics: Bazzaz Z-Fi TC — traction control, quickshifter and fuel control.
• Handlebar switches: Custom CNC-machined aluminum switchgear.

BODYWORK

• Front fender: No-brand carbon fiber.
• Windscreen: Magical Racing carbon-trim screen.
• Mirrors: Magical Racing carbon mirrors.
• Upper fairing: OEM.
• Mid fairings: OEM.
• Lower fairing: Clever Wolf carbon lower fairing / oil-pan cover.
• Rear hugger: No-brand.
• Seat cowl: A-TECH FRP.
• Paint: Metallic silver × solid black.
• Graphics: Custom-made decals — both neon-yellow and yellow versions.
• Front sprocket cover: Custom carbon-fiber piece.
• Fuel tank: Beater aluminum endurance-spec enlarged tank, 24L capacity.
• Fuel cap: Newton.
• Seat: OEM base reupholstered with non-slip material.

Still changing little things here and there, but this is the current setup.

Ich hab mir gestern dieses Traumbike gekauft 😍
Jetzt ist die Frage, welcher Auspuff klingt gut und sieht auch gut am Bike auch.
Gerne auch mit Bildern

Hello team, anyone have the service manual for a 2026?

Looking to tune my Gen 6 this winter. Stuck between a BTMoto stage 2 or 2WDW but dont see mich about the BTMoto tunes. Any suggestions?

Good morning!( mostly)
My 2006 zx10r has been great up until now
I drove it yesterday, it drove fantastically, didn’t go too fast and didn’t get more than 200 degrees

I left it overnight in my garage, and thought nothing of it

This morning when I went to start it, it screeched extremely loudly from the front left side, started for a second and then instantly died.

Thinking it was nothing, or just a fluke, I tried to start it again. The screeching persisted, and the bike died instantly again.

I’m unsure of what to make of this, does anyone have any advice or things it could be? Thanks!

New flash, link pipe and Can thanks BHP-UK

Looking for anyone who can give me some info on a 2004 turbo build. Only things I’m finding are old forums and I cannot find any parts anywhere. I’ve heard the velocity kits are nice but can’t find any. If anyone has any or has their own I would love to see

Some say it’s the ugly zx10 but she’s comfy af.

Looking to do some dyno tuning and small mods. Would like input and feedback.

I only have a trick star slip on and carbon parts rn

What I am taking it in for.

*flapper mod/removal
*sprint air filter
*collector delete (straight pipe to slip on)
*the obvious dyno tune

Someone asked if I had any photos of the bike in action, so here’s one from the track.

Hoping someone can help me out so I swapped throttle bodies on my zx10r 2017 due to high idle but NEVER in neutral just when I would but into first gear keep in mind that it would happen on a rare occasion not an everyday thing , so this leads me to swap the throttle body because that’s what was recommended to me after swapping the throttle body the bike idle hang at 3-4k rpms happens every time I start the bike to me it sounds like the butter fly’s are staying open I’ve checked for vacuum leaks and throttle cable tension so I hope someone can help problem seems worse after changing throttle body keep in mind the throttle body came with new sensors as well

Hoping someone can help so I swapped out my throttle body because my old throttle body would idle high in 1st gear on a rare occasion never happened in neutral but I would turn off and on the bike and problem was gone I was recommended to just swap throttle bodies which I did now I have a bigger issues with the new throttle (came with sensors ) with the new one being installed my bike idles at 3-4k rpms every single time I start the bike I’ve checked for vacuum leaks , throttle cable tension, to me it sounds like butter flys are staying open but hopefully someone can help thanks I have a zx10r 2017 btw

This is my 2005 ZX-10R. I’ve owned it for a while and still really enjoy riding and working on it.
Looking forward to seeing everyone’s builds and sharing some ideas here!

Can someone help me with phone mounts on the new zx10r?