After unveiling the Z900RS at the recent Tokyo Motor Show in, erm, Tokyo, Kawasaki has saved some of its freshest metal for release in Milan – including a supercharged sport-tourer and another addition to the ZX-10R family.
The Kawasaki ZX-10R SE (Special Edition) sits alongside the basic ZX-10R and sportier ZX-10RR, and features semi-active suspension, unique 7-spoke forged Marchesinis and the up/down quickshifter seen on the RR. Otherwise, it’s a ZX-10R…
The engine – according to Kawasaki – has been completely redesigned, with a new impeller, pistons, crank, cams, cylinder head, throttle bodies and intake system to ensure a more usable delivery.
Meanwhile, the H2’s frame has also been tweaked to accommodate panniers and a change in rigidity. There’s also a longer wheelbase for stability and a wider steeper head angle for ‘low-speed manoeuvres.’ The fairings look like a ZZR14/H2/Z1000SX mash-up and Kawasaki says the riding position is far more relaxed than the ZZR but not as upright as the Z1000SX. It’s18kg more than H2, which isn’t exactly a slender beast itself.
Gizmos include cruise control, Kawasaki’s first TFT dash and an IMU-equipped electronics package, which utilises the Big K’s fabled KTRC traction control and anti-wheelie. The SE (Special Edition) model brags launch control and a quickshifter.
There’ll be more from the Milan show in video formateo…