Let's take a look at some of the things I care about when shopping for a superbike. (using this 2025 ZX10R as an example)
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In the commuter category,
- You get LED lights to see better and to be better seen. Rain mode for a quick switch when and if it start raining during your commute, and ABS in case your tire loses traction.
- The cruise control is definitely a nice touch on a supersport bike. Not needed, but it is much appreciated for longer commutes. a large full colored TFT screen can make seeing crucial information easy especially in direct sunlight.
- The bike has no storage which is expected of a bike in this category.
- The gas tank size and fuel consumption of about 30 miles per gallon is similar to many other super sports.
- As for pricing, these bikes are going up every year. Inflation I guess. The bike as seen on the screen is 18,800 USD which is between how much a CBR and an R1 cost.
- Kawaski’s reliable track record and good parts and labor availability can allow the peace of mind you’d need to commute on it.
- The ZX10R earns a 15 out of 20 in the commuter category.
Now onto the Performance/Dope Factor Category.
- The ZX10R is filled with all kinds of race track goodies.
- The aggressive ergonomics will definitely help you throw it around
- It weighs 456 lbs which is considered average when it comes to superbikes.
- It’s got 170 rear wheel horsepower and 85 lbs-ft of torque.
- As for the design choices and marketplace, it surely has a more premium feel to it than the Honda or Yamaha. The colors are vibrant and the design isn’t too aggressive. The ZX10R gets 16.5 out of 20 for the overall Performance and Dope Factor Category.
And it sits here on the list of other super bikes I have reviewed:
In the past I’ve had 2 general complaints about the ZX10Rs, one, they were lagging behind in technology and 2, they were always one of the heavier supersport bikes. But this generation has definitely improved on both. At this point, I can say the ZX10R goes head-to-head against the Yamaha R1 when it comes to electronic features and goes head to head against Honda when it comes to reliability. If you haven’t already, I suggest you test ride a ZX10R to see for yourself what an amazing super bike it is.
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