A More Potent Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10RR Incoming

The current ZX-10RR gets only minor updates from the previous model.
Its dominance in WSBK has been put into check by Ducati.
Kawasaki should be bringing the new bike for MY20.

Kawasaki has literally been ruling the roost in the World Superbike Championship for the past four years in a row with Jonathan Rea at the helm. However for 2019, Ducati and Alvaro Bautista have not allowed anybody a sniff of victory in the eleven races held so far. Ducati, which is the most successful manufacturer in WSBK, has decimated its opposition with the Panigale V4 R and like many others, Kawasaki’s ZX-10RR does not have an answer to it. Hopefully, Kawasaki thinks it has the right answer waiting for 2020.

Yes, Kawasaki is indeed working on the next proper generation of the Ninja ZX-10RR (which means there will be a new ZX-10R too) for the 2020 season. Kawasaki Racing Team’s Senior Engineer Ichiro Yoda has confirmed that the Japanese manufacturer needs to deliver a new bike capable enough to beat the V4 R.

Yoda, in his interview with German publication Speedweek, said the next superbike needs to be extreme enough and it needs to be there next season itself. Kawasaki are not going to be just by-standers in this game and let go of their title grasp so easily. Yoda has seen the gains that Ducati has earned from its MotoGP experience and has stated that Kawasaki too could prop up something from its learnings when it used to compete in the pinnacle of motorcycle racing.

Although bookings of the MY19 Ninja ZX-10R have begun in India, we could only expect to see the aforementioned new homologation special in 12 months’ time or slightly more.

Source: Asphalt & Rubber, Speedweek, Moto.it

from ZigWheels http://bit.ly/2W8Qr3K

Comments

Honda Forza 350 All You Need To Know

Honda has launched its new Forza 350 maxi-scooter in Thailand . The Forza 350 is the replacement to the Forza 300 and gets a larger motor. Here’s what you need to know about this new maxi scooter. Revised bodywork: At first glance, the Honda Forza 350 looks similar to its predecessor. However, its body panels have been reworked.. Honda claims the new bodywork is more aerodynamic than before. It is 109 mm shorter and 2kg heavier than before, at 185kg (kerb). Its 147mm ground clearance is 3mm taller while the 11.7-litre fuel tank now holds 200ml more fuel. Seat height remains an accessible 780mm. The new Forza 350 maxi-scooter looks less sporty and more premium. Gets better features: The Forza 350 continues to get the Forza 300’s features with some improvements and additions. It continues to use an electrically-adjustable windscreen which now has 150mm of height adjustability. That is 40mm more than before. The previous mobile charging socket...

TVS Tyres Launches Two New Range Of Tyres For Scooters

The two new range of tyres are called - Jumbo-XT and the Pancer-II. Exclusively made for scooters. The company claims that both provide excellent grip in both dry and wet conditions. TVS Tyres has launched two new range of tyres for scooters - Jumbo-XT and the Pancer-II. Both will be available in 90/100 -10 sizes across the country. While the Jumbo-XT is priced at Rs 951, the Pancer-II costs Rs 987. The company claims the Jumbo-XT's bold and rugged block type pattern helps it in providing excellent grip on both wet and dry surfaces. Its parallel groove design helps in draining water efficiently. The Pancer-II, on the other hand, features an aligned block type design with groove channels. This helps it in providing improved stability, while also providing good grip in wet and dry conditions. TVS tyres also claims that the Pacner-II helps in improving the overall mileage as well. We'll certainly put these claims to the test once the review units arrive. Speaking on th...

New Benelli TNT 600i Images Revealed

This is the second instance where images of the new Benelli have been surfaced online. The images reveal a completely redesigned headlamp unit and a split-seat setup. Mechanically, it might get the same cycle parts as the current model. Earlier this month, we brought you some spy shots of the all-new Benelli TNT 600i , which seemed to be a production-ready model. However, a new set of images have surfaced online of the updated TNT 600i, which appears to be slightly different than before. We have done a detailed story when the bike was first spotted, which you can read over here . This time around, new studio shots reveal that Benelli might either offer the new TNT 600i in two variants or that the final design of the motorcycle is still under works. With the new TNT 600i, Benelli is going for an all-new design philosophy, which might trickle down to its smaller capacity bikes in the future. If you look closely, you’ll see that the tank is a bit...

New Cars and Bikes

Search This Blog