Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R ABS 2014 Owner's manual

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FOREWORD
Congratulations on your purchase of a new Kawasaki motorcycle. Your new mo-
torcycle is the product of Kawasaki’s advanced engineering, exhaustive testing,
and continuous striving for superior reliability, safety and performance.
Please read this Owner’s Manual carefully before riding so that you will be
thoroughly familiar with the proper operation of your motorcycle’s controls, its fea-
tures, capabilities, and limitations. This manual offers many safe riding tips, but its
purpose is not to provide instruction in all the techniques and skills required to ride
a motorcycle safely. Kawasaki strongly recommends that all operators of this vehi-
cle enroll in a motorcycle rider training program to attain awareness of the mental
and physical requirements necessary for safe motorcycle operation.
To ensure a long, trouble-free life for your motorcycle, give it the proper care and
maintenance described in this manual. For those who would like more detailed in-
formation on their Kawasaki Motorcycle, a Service Manual is available for purchase
from any authorized Kawasaki motorcycle dealer. The Service Manual contains de-
tailed disassembly and maintenance information. Those who plan to do their own
work should, of course, be competent mechanics and possess the special tools
described in the Service Manual.
Keep this Owner’s Manual aboard your motorcycle at all times so that you can
refer to it whenever you need information.
This manual should be considered a permanent part of the motorcycle and should
remain with the motorcycle when it is sold.
All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced without our
prior written permission.
This publication includes the latest information available at the time of printing.
However, there may be minor differences between the actual product and illustra-
tions and text in this manual.
All products are subject to change without prior notice or obligation.
KAWASAKI HEAVY INDUSTRIES, LTD.
Motorcycle & Engine Company
© 2014 Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Ltd. Feb. 21, 2014. (1)
TABLE OF CONTENTS
SPECIFICATIONS............................... 9
SERIAL NUMBER LOCATIONS......... 13
LOCATION OF PARTS ....................... 14
LOADING AND ACCESSORIES
INFORMATION ................................ 17
GENERAL INFORMATION ................. 20
Meter Instruments ............................ 20
Tachometer ................................... 22
Instrument Display Brightness
Control ...................................... 26
Multifunction Meter ....................... 28
Warning/Indicator Lights ............... 48
Keys ................................................. 58
Ignition Switch/Steering Lock........... 60
Left Handlebar Switches .................. 61
Dimmer Switch ............................. 62
Turn Signal Switch........................ 62
Horn Button .................................. 62
LAP/Passing Button...................... 62
Power/S-KTRC Button.................. 62
Right Handlebar Switches................ 63
Engine Stop Switch ...................... 63
Starter Button ............................... 63
START/STOP Switch (for Stop
Watch) ....................................... 64
Brake Lever Adjuster........................ 64
Fuel Tank Cap.................................. 65
Fuel Tank ......................................... 66
Fuel Requirement ......................... 68
Side Stand ....................................... 71
Seats................................................ 72
Tool Kit ............................................. 75
Air Cleaner Intake ............................ 75
Front Footpeg Position..................... 76
BREAK-IN ........................................... 77
HOW TO RIDE THE MOTORCYCLE .79
Starting the Engine .......................... 79
Jump Starting................................... 82
Moving Off........................................ 85
Shifting Gears .................................. 86
Braking............................................. 88
Kawasaki Intelligent anti-lock
Brake System (KIBS, For models
equipped with KIBS) ..................... 89
Stopping the Engine......................... 92
Stopping the Motorcycle in an
Emergency ................................... 92
Parking............................................. 93
Catalytic Converter........................... 95
Sport-Kawasaki TRaction Control
(S-KTRC)...................................... 96
Power mode..................................... 100
SAFE OPERATION............................. 103
Safe Riding Technique ..................... 103
Daily Checks .................................... 106
Additional Considerations for High
Speed Operation .......................... 109
MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT 111
Periodic Maintenance Chart............. 115
Engine Oil ........................................ 128
Cooling System................................ 133
Spark Plugs...................................... 140
Evaporative Emission Control
System (California model only)..... 141
Valve Clearance ............................... 142
Kawasaki Clean Air System ............. 143
Exhaust Device ................................ 144
Air Cleaner ....................................... 145
Throttle Control System ................... 150
Engine Vacuum Synchronization ..... 153
Idle Speed........................................ 153
Clutch............................................... 154
Drive Chain ...................................... 156
Brakes.............................................. 165
Brake Light Switches........................ 169
Electronic Steering Damper ............. 171
Front Fork......................................... 172
Rear Shock Absorber....................... 178
Wheels ............................................. 185
Battery.............................................. 190
Headlight Beam................................ 196
Fuses ............................................... 199
General Lubrication.......................... 202
Cleaning Your Motorcycle ................ 203
Bolt and Nut Tightening.................... 210
STORAGE........................................... 213
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE............ 216
YOUR WARRANTY/OWNER
SATISFACTION ........................... 217
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS ...... 223
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION..... 224
MAINTENANCE RECORD ................. 225
LOCATION OF LABELS..................... 229
SPECIFICATIONS 9
SPECIFICATIONS
PERFORMANCE
Minimum Turning Radius
3.4 m (134 in.)
DIMENSIONS
Overall Length 2 075 mm (81.7 in.)
Overall Width 715 mm (28.1 in.)
Overall Height 1 115 mm (43.9 in.)
Wheelbase
1 425 mm (56.1 in.)
Road Clearance 135 mm (5.3 in.)
Curb Mass (ZX1000J) 198 kg (437 lb)
(ZX1000K) 201 kg (443 lb)
ENGIN
E
Type
DOHC
, 4-cylinder, 4-stroke, liquid-cooled
Displacement
998 c
m³ (60.9 cu in.)
Bore
×Stroke
76.0
× 55.0 mm (3.0 × 2.2 in.)
Comp
ression Ratio 13.0:1
10 SPECIFICATIONS
Starting System Electric starter
Cylinder Numbering
Method
Left to right, 1-2-3-4
Firing Order
1-2-4-3
Fuel System FI (Fuel Injection)
Ignition System Battery and coil (transistorized ignition)
Ignition Timing
(Electronically advanced)
10° BTDC @1 100 r/min (rpm) ∼ 42.5° BTDC
@10 500 r/min (rpm)
Spark Plugs NGK CR9EIA-9
Lubrication System Forced lubrication (wet sump)
Engine Oil:
Type
API SG, SH, SJ, SL or SM with JASO MA, MA1
or MA2
Viscosity
SAE 10W-40
Capacity 3.7 L (3.9 US qt)
Coolant Capacity 2.6 L (2.7 US qt)
TRANSMISSION
Transmission Type
6-speed, constant mesh, return shift
SPECIFICATIONS 11
Clutch Type Wet, multi disc
Driving System Chain drive
Primary Reduction Ratio 1.681 (79/47)
Final Reduction Ratio 2.294 (39/17)
Overall Drive Ratio 5.197 @Top gear
Gear Ratio:
1st 2.600 (39/15)
2nd 2.053 (39/19)
3rd 1.737 (33/19)
4th 1.571 (33/21)
5th 1.444 (26/18)
6th 1.348 (31/23)
FRAME
Caster 25°
Trail 107 mm (4.2 in.)
12 SPECIFICATIONS
Tire Size:
Front 120/70ZR17 M/C (58W)
Rear 190/55ZR17 M/C (75W)
Rim Size:
Front J17M/C × MT3.50
Rear J17M/C × MT6.00
Fuel Tank Capacity 17 L (4.5 US gal)
ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT
Battery (ZX1000J) 12 V 6 Ah (10 HR)
(ZX1000K) 12 V 8.6 Ah (10 HR)
Headlight:
High beam 12 V 55 W + 55 W
Low beam 12 V 55 W
Tail/Brake Light LED
Even if one of LED (Light Emitting Diode) tail/brake lights does not go on, consult
with an authorized Kawasaki dealer.
Specifications are subject to change without notice.
SERIAL NUMBER LOCATIONS 13
SERIAL NUMBER LOCATIONS
The engine and frame serial numbers are used to register the motorcycle. They
are the only means of identifying your particular machine from others of the same
model type. These serial numbers may be needed by your dealer when ordering
parts. In the event of theft, the investigating authorities will require both numbers
as well as the model type and any peculiar features of your machine that can help
them identify it.
Frame No.
A. Frame Number
Engine No.
A. Engine Number
14 LOCATION OF PARTS
LOCATION OF PARTS
1. Clutch Lever
2. Left Handlebar Switches
3. Rebound Damping Force Adjuster
(Front Fork)
4. Compression damping force adjuster
(Front Fork)
5. Meter Instruments
6. Brake Fluid Reservoir (Front)
7. Right Handlebar Switches
8. Front Brake Lever
9. Throttle Grip
10. Ignition Switch/Steering Lock
11. Electronic Steering Damper
LOCATION OF PARTS 15
12. Headlight
13. Air Cleaner Intake
14. Turn Signal Lights
15. Spark Plugs
16. Air Cleaner
17. Fuel Tank
18. Rider’s Seat
19. Seat Lock
20. Passenger’s Seat
21. Tail/Brake Light
22. License Plate Light
23. Brake Disc
24. Spring Preload
Adjuster
25. Front Fork
26. Brake Caliper
27. Side Stand
28. Shift Pedal
29. Compression
damping force
adjusters
30. Drive Chain
31. Chain Adjuster
32. Fuse Box
16 LOCATION OF PARTS
32. Fuse Boxes
33. Battery
34. Rebound damping force adjuster
35. Fuel Tank Cap
36. Coolant Reserve Tank
37. Muffler
38. Swingarm
39. Rear Shock Absorber
40. Brake Fluid Reservoir (Rear)
41. Rear Brake Pedal
42. Rear Brake Light Switch
43. Oil Level Inspection Window
LOADING AND ACCESSORIES INFORMATION 17
LOADING AND ACCESSORIES INFORMATION
WARNING
Incorrect loading, improper in-
stallation or use of accessories,
or modification of your motorcy-
cle may result in an unsafe riding
condition. Before you ride the
motorcycle, make sure it is not
overloaded and that you have
followed these instructions.
With the exception of genuine
Kawasaki Parts and Accessories,
Kawasaki has no control over the
design or application of accessories.
In some cases, improper installation
or use of accessories, or motorcycle
modification, will void the motorcycle
warranty, can negatively affect per-
formance, and can even be illegal.
In selecting and using accessories,
and in loading the motorcycle, you are
personally responsible for your own
safety and the safety of other persons
involved.
NOTE
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Kawasaki Parts and Accessories
have been specially designed for
use on Kawasaki motorcycles. We
strongly recommend that all parts
and accessories you add to your
motorcycle be genuine Kawasaki
components.
Because a motorcycle is sensitive to
changes in weight and aerodynamic
forces, you must take extreme care in
carrying cargo, passengers and/or in
18 LOADING AND ACCESSORIES INFORMATION
fitting additional accessories. The fol-
lowing general guidelines have been
prepared to assist you in making your
determinations.
1. Any passenger should be thor-
oughly familiar with motorcycle op-
eration. The passenger can affect
control of the motorcycle by im-
proper positioning during cornering
and sudden movements. It is im-
portant that the passenger sits still
while the motorcycle is in motion
and not interfere with the operation
of the motorcycle. Do not carry ani-
mals on your motorcycle.
2. You should instruct any passenger
before riding to keep his or her feet
on the passenger footpegs and hold
on to the operator or seat strap. Do
not carry a passenger unless he or
she is tall enough to reach the foot-
pegs and footpegs are provided.
3. All baggage should be carried as
low as possible to reduce the effect
on the motorcycle center of gravity.
Baggage weight should also be dis-
tributed equally on both sides of the
motorcycle. Avoid carrying baggage
that extends beyond the rear of the
motorcycle.
4. Baggage should be securely at-
tached. Make sure that the baggage
will not move around while you are
riding. Recheck baggage security
as often as possible (not while the
motorcycle is in motion) and adjust
as necessary.
5. Do not carry heavy or bulky items on
a luggage rack. They are designed
for light items, and overloading can
affect handling due to changes in
weight distribution and aerodynamic
forces.
LOADING AND ACCESSORIES INFORMATION 19
6. Do not install accessories or carry
baggage that impairs the perfor-
mance of the motorcycle. Make
sure that you have not adversely
affected any lighting components,
road clearance, banking capability
(i.e., lean angle), control operation,
wheel travel, front fork movement,
or any other aspects of the motor-
cycle’s operation.
7. Weight attached to the handlebar or
front fork will increase the mass of
the steering assembly and can re-
sult in an unsafe riding condition.
8. Fairings, windshields, backrests,
and other large items have the ca-
pability of adversely affecting stabil-
ity and handling of the motorcycle,
not only due to their weight, but
also due to the aerodynamic force
acting on these surfaces while the
motorcycle is in operation. Poorly
designed or installed items can re-
sult in an unsafe riding condition.
9. This motorcycle is not intended to
be equipped with a sidecar or to be
used to tow any trailers or other ve-
hicles. Kawasaki does not manu-
facture sidecars or trailers for mo-
torcycles and cannot predict the ef-
fects of such accessories on han-
dling or stability, but can only warn
thattheeffectscanbeadverseand
that Kawasaki cannot assume re-
sponsibility for the results of such
unintended use of the motorcycle.
Furthermore, any adverse effects on
motorcycle components caused by
the use of such accessories will not
be remedied under warranty.
Maximum Load
Weight of rider, passenger, baggage,
and accessories must not exceed 180 kg
(397 lb).
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