// Generation · 2008 — 2010

THIRD GENERATION — REDESIGN & BASIC TC

Complete styling overhaul, assertive angular design. Stronger engine, first basic TC on the ZX-10R. Öhlins steering damper added in 2010.

78
Buyer score / 100
3
Vintages
6
Changes
2
Overhauls
3
Updates
1
Minor
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M
ENGINE
1 change
2008
Raised compression ratio — ~160 hp rear wheel / 182 hp crank — 179 kg dry
Major
C
FRAME
1 change
2010
Adjustable Öhlins steering damper added as standard
Medium
E
ELECTRONICS
1 change
2008
KIMS (Kawasaki Ignition Management System) — first electronic wheel-spin management on ZX-10R, precursor to 2011 S-KTRC
Medium
A
AESTHETICS
2 changes
2008
Full restyle — angular design, recessed headlights, right-side exhaust
Major
2009
New colour options — minor revisions
Minor
S
SAFETY
1 change
2008
2008–2011 voltage regulator: overheating risk — battery drain and engine stall possible
Verify regulator has been proactively replaced on any 2008–2011 used example.
Medium