1988 Kawasaki ZX-10

The 1988 1988 Kawasaki ZX-10 was introduced by Kawasaki as a sport bike aimed at riders seeking sport bike performance and style. Manufactured in Japan, it represented Kawasaki's vision for the four-cylinder sport bike market during the 1980s.

The 1988 Kawasaki ZX-10 is motivated by a 997cc DOHC inline-4 four-cylinder unit delivering 137hp at 10500 rpm. Breathing through 4x Keihin carburetors and kept cool by water-cooled, the engine drives through a 6-speed transmission with chain final drive.

Built around a aluminum perimeter frame frame, the 1988 Kawasaki ZX-10 suspends its 228 kg (503 lbs) on cartridge fork forks and uni-trak monoshock rear units. Braking relies on dual disc at the front and single disc at the rear, with a 1500 mm wheelbase providing stability.

Performance-wise, the 1988 Kawasaki ZX-10 achieves a claimed top speed of 265 km/h (165 mph). With a generous fuel capacity of 22.0 liters, it offers reasonable range for sport bike duties. The seat height of 790 mm makes it comfortable for most riders.