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2004 Kawasaki Zx 10r Rear Side Lean View

Light, tiny and extra narrow, the ZX-10R is a breeze to toss around at the racetrack, especially in tight transitions where its low center of mass (from the now-lower-riding motor) and sub-55-inch wheelbase make the bike very flick-friendly. All this agility comes at the cost of some stability, however; the 10R can feel a touch nervous at big speeds if you're not particularly smooth at the controls. Lack of a factory-fitted steering damper exacerbates this.
First Ride: 2004 Kawasaki ZX-10R Motorcycle

 Light, tiny and extra narrow, the ZX-10R is a breeze to toss around at the racetrack, especially in tight transitions where its low center of mass (from the now-lower-riding motor) and sub-55-inch wheelbase make the bike very flick-friendly. All this agility comes at the cost of some stability, however; the 10R can feel a touch nervous at big speeds if you're not particularly smooth at the controls. Lack of a factory-fitted steering damper exacerbates this.  View Related Article

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