The 2024 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R base model is a track-focused liter-class sportbike powered by a liquid-cooled, 998cc inline-four engine. This high-revving powerhouse produces 203 horsepower at 14,500 rpm and 83.6 lb-ft of torque at 11,700 rpm, managed through a 6-speed transmission equipped with a bi-directional Kawasaki Quick Shifter. The engine sits inside a rigid aluminum perimeter frame, paired with advanced track-derived suspension that features a 43mm inverted Showa Balance Free Fork at the front and a fully adjustable horizontal back-link Showa shock at the rear.