Description
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Kawasaki introduced the Ninja ZX-10R in 2004 and it was instantly successful – it immediately won Masterbike as well as Cycle World’s Best Superbike award. As Bennett’s summed it up, “Wild, often unpredictable and packing a serious punch, the Ninja was a trademark Kawasaki sportsbike that split opinions. Some loved its outrageously aggressive character, others were downright scared of it!”
The model was updated again in 2006 with revised styling, a more predictable riding nature, and (as BikeSocial put it), a “much-needed Öhlins steering damper.”
This example is VIN: JKAZXCD186A008089. The seller is the original owner and purchased the bike new, December 2006, from Performance Cycle Center in Tucson, Arizona, and states, “Rode approximately 500 miles mostly Malibu canyons and Angeles Crest HWY…..then (as I also owned and raced a 2005 ZX-10R ) I decided to do a superbike build on it. Took a while between finding the right parts (the kit SBK radiator is RARE!) and the building. When bike was completed, I only did 2 track days.”
The odometer shows 956 miles.
Maintenance:
Per the seller, “Major service done by James Morse (owner of TrackXperience) at TX Performance this summer: clean up and flow test fuel injectors, fuel pump and lines cleaned, oil change with filter, brake system flush, frozen rear master cylinder rebuild, cooling system flush, complete service front forks, complete shock service, new battery. Cost: $ 1,254.02 (have detailed invoice).”
Regarding the performance of the bike the seller continues, “Because of the build motor, bike should run on 50% unleaded, 50% race gas, for track days. If racing: 100% race gas. Bike has been mapped for these. Tank currently has pump fuel (unleaded) in it. Also motor has racing spark plugs: engine needs to be warm (takes more time because of the race radiator) and revved up…These plugs don’t like short runs (like 30 secs, 1 mn, or even 2 mns)”
In preparation for this listing, our service department performed an inspection of the bike. They note the following on their condition report:
Update 12/5: Iconic previously noted the bike was only running on 3 cylinders. After speaking with the seller and adding race gas, the bike runs on all 4. It seems the #1 cylinder does fire properly if using 100% unleaded.
Gas Tank Internal Condition: OK
Tire Year Front/ Rear: 5005/4805
Tire % Front/ Rear: 70/80
Tire Press Front/ Rear: 36/38
Brake % Front/ Rear : 80/70
Front Hydraulic fluid: OK
Rear Hydraulic Fluid: OK
Clutch Hydraulic Fluid: CABLE
Oil: LEVEL OK
Coolant: LEVEL OK
Fork: OK
Shock/s: OK
Final Drive: OK
Battery Standing Voltage: 12.39
Charging Voltage @ 4k RPM: UNK
Notes:
• RACE BIKE
• RUNS ON RACE GAS ONLY
• BREMBO 19X18 F.MASTER CYLINDER
• QUICK TURN THROTTLE
• KIT RADIATOR SUPERBIKE
• WOODCRAFT ENGINE COVERS
• VORTEX BARS/CLAMPS
• ATTACK REAR-SETS
• DYNOJET SHIFTER
• 520 CHAIN CONVERSION
• PENSKE SHOCK
• MATRIS STEERING DAMPER
• AIM LAP TIMER
• BRAIDED BRAKE LINES
• AKRAPOVIC EXHAUST
•••PLEASE SEE ADDL LIST OF MODIFICATIONS !!!•••
Recommended Service:
• NEW TIRES
Modifications:
The seller has provided the following list of upgrades. Please see the Photos tab and SmugMug album for more.
– Motor has been built (stage 3 Superbike) by Carry Andrew at Hypercycle (cost: $7,342).
– Race ECU
– Akrapovic full system exhaust
– Dynojet quickshifter GP shift
– Attack bodywork
– Attack rearsets
– Superbike kit radiator
– Ohlins 25mm Supersport cartridges (no fancy caps)
– Penske 3 clicker
– Nissin brake calipers
– Manual cam shaft tensioner
– Kit 1/4 turn racing throttle
– Matris steering damper
– 520 conversion
– Vortex clip-ons
– Brembo master cylinder w/ folding level
Inside of the tank:
It is riding on Dunlop Sportmax Qualifier tires which have aged out.
The sale includes Pit Bull front and rear wheel stands, an Attack Performance lower fairing, 16.5″ Marchesini magnesium rear wheel with sprocket carrier, and an AIM lap timer with beacon (needs batteries)
Cosmetic Blemishes: please see the album up top for all known cosmetic blemishes. Here is a selection:
Currently located at our facility in Santa Monica, California, (please make an appointment for an inspection), this Kawasaki is offered on a clean Arizona title. Have any ZX-10R stories or questions about this listing? Let us know in the “Comments” tab!
