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2004 Kawasaki Zx 10r Engine Cut View

This cutaway engine and graphic overlay shows the transmission's stacked input and output shafts. A tiny, high-speed generator behind the cylinder block saves more space. The clutch's back-torque limiter cuts rear wheel hop on deceleration, but the transmission is quite balky. Kawasaki claims to have a solution.
First Ride: 2004 Kawasaki ZX-10R Motorcycle

 This cutaway engine and graphic overlay shows the transmission's stacked input and output shafts. A tiny, high-speed generator behind the cylinder block saves more space. The clutch's back-torque limiter cuts rear wheel hop on deceleration, but the transmission is quite balky. Kawasaki claims to have a solution.  View Related Article
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