2026 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R in Lime Green/Blue 24 The Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R, which has won seven World Superbike titles, has been updated for 2026 with sharper styling, new winglets, new features, and updates to the chassis geometry and suspension settings.   New winglets are added to the Ninja ZX-10R. The overall appearance of the bike has been revised, highlighted by the new winglets and headlights. Kawasaki claims that the winglets increase downforce by 25%. The fairing has been redesigned for a sharper look, and it has more surface area than the previous model.  The new headlights are a compact hybrid projector/reflector system. Low beams consist of a mono-focus LED projector, and the high beams and position lamps have deep-set reflectors.   Compare the differences between the outgoing model on the left and the updated model on the right, including the new headlight, winglets, and fairing. Kawasaki claims the downforce produced by the new winglets was a consideration in the chassis updates. To improve rear-wheel traction, the swingarm pivot position was raised by 2mm. The 43mm Showa Balance Free Front Fork has a stronger lower triple clamp and more rigid fork outer tubes, and the fork height has been slightly reduced to create a less forward-leaning stance. Damping settings have also been updated. The Showa Balance Free Rear Cushion shock gets revised rear linkage components, and the spring rate has been tuned, along with updated damping settings. An adjustable Öhlins steering damper is standard.  The instrumentation has been updated with a larger 5-inch TFT display. The TFT offers auto-adjusting brightness, white and black modes, and two display options. Type 1 is for street use, while Type 2 is designed for the track with a bar-style tach and a lap timer. Riders can connect their Ninja ZX-10R to Rideology, Kawasaki’s app, to access navigation, call and message notifications, a riding log, vehicle data, and more.   The new TFT display is larger than before. Shown here is the Type 2 display mode for track use. The Ninja ZX-10R offers three ride modes (Sport, Road, and Rain) and four user-customizable modes (Rider 1-4). Also included is the Kawasaki Quick Shifter, the Cornering Management Function, Sport Kawasaki Traction Control (five modes), launch control (three modes), engine brake control, three power modes, and electronic cruise control.  The bike remains powered by the 998cc inline-Four, with updates to provide cleaner emissions. Its brakes and wheels also return unchanged. Dual Brembo M50 monoblock radial 4-piston calipers pinch 330mm discs up front, and rear braking is handled by a 1-piston caliper and 220mm disc. The previous Bridgestone Battlax RS11 tires have been replaced with Bridgestone Battlax RS12 tires.  The race-ready Ninja ZX-10RR features the removal of intake funnels in the airbox, titanium connecting rods by Pankl, lighter weight pistons, one less piston ring than the standard model, titanium coating on the outer surface of the fork’s inner tubes, and Pirelli Diablo Supercorsa SP V3 tires.  2026 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R in Metallic Matte Graphenesteel Gray/Metallic Spark Black/Pearl Storm Gray The 2026 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R will be available in Lime Green/Blue 24 or Metallic Matte Graphenesteel Gray/Metallic Spark Black/Pearl Storm Gray, and the model with ABS is available in the same color options. The ZX-10RR ABS will be available in Lime Green. Pricing has not yet been announced.  Visit the Kawasaki website for more information.  Check out more new bikes in Rider’s 2026 Motorcycle Buyers Guide  The post 2026 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R Preview  appeared first on Rider Magazine.