// Generation · 2007 — 2012

P–R SERIES — NEW PLATFORM

Complete overhaul in 2007 with return to 599cc and ultra-compact 'stacked-gear' engine. Angular ZX-10R-inspired styling in 2009 and Showa BPF fork.

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Buyer score / 100
6
Vintages
9
Changes
3
Overhauls
2
Updates
4
Minor
↘ Changes by category
M
ENGINE
1 change
2007
P Series — return to 599cc, fully redesigned compact 'stacked-gear' engine — ~118hp
Major
C
FRAME
2 changes
2007
New aluminium frame, side exhaust, Big Piston Fork — 161kg
Major
2009
Showa BPF fork — reduced unsprung mass
Medium
A
AESTHETICS
5 changes
2008
No notable change — colours carried over
Minor
2009
R Series — new angular ZX-10R-inspired design — complete visual overhaul
Major
2010
No notable change — colours carried over
Minor
2011
No notable change — colours carried over
Minor
2012
Last R Series year — colours carried over
Minor
S
SAFETY
1 change
2009
ABS available as an option on select markets
Medium